It’s the long holiday weekend, beginning with the rudimentary Thanksgiving dinner. Part of the enjoyment is an 'all hands on deck' approach and it's not long before a developing aroma
of turkey, roasted vegetables, stuffing and gravy seeps from the kitchen as
pre-dinner drinks are served.
While many dash off to the shops for Black Friday sales and
offers, I like to think of the day as simply being an extension of time out,
with dinner being an impromptu leftover creation.
On this occasion, it’s a heart-warming sausage casserole,
which is made for a simple base of tinned tomatoes, a red onion and gravy granules and can
be adjusted to incorporate whatever’s in the fridge. A couple of jacket
potatoes are at hand, as are the remaining Yorkshire
puddings (because I am self-confessed Yorkie pudding fiend).
Saturday is equally as miserable weather-wise so more
comfort food is in order and what
can’t fail to make it special but homemade bread? When I was growing up, I was
(and still am) a big fan of The Good Life, so take great delight in enjoying
organic basics and the satisfaction of eating something that you’ve created
from scratch. The slices of bread are then rubbed with a simple garlic and butter mix and toasted, to provide a great accompaniment to tonight's lasagne.
All in all, it’s a thoroughly enjoyable holiday weekend and
good preparation for the forthcoming festive month of December.
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