FORKSGIVING
‘I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land.’
– Jon Stewart, Comedian / Writer / Producer
FOUR ONION PARM DIP
‘No one ever said an appetizer has to be far-reaching and frou frou...’
WARM CANNELLINI AND PROSCIUTTO DIP
This highly addictive bean dip came to be completely by accident, yet, proved serendipitous.
SCADOLE AND MEATBALL SOUP
What’s scadole? Well, it’s escarole; and if you’re Italian, this soup will be on your table.
SMOKY BETTERNUT SAUSAGE SOUP
Ground chipotle and fresh lime bring depth and freshness with Pacific Foods Creamy Butternut Squash Soup doing most of the work.
PARM DI POLPETTE
Tender, flavorful meatballs in a savory tomato sauce; draped with melty mozzarella cheese.
FUNGHI RIPIENI DI POLPETTE
A surprisingly rich, sumptuous amuse bouche inspired by a pizza I had during a jaunt through LA’s Grand Central Market.
'SHOWY' CRAB CAKES
Made to be the center of attention, of course.
OG SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Whether at the hauteur de la mode, or démodé, this intermittent starter remains a crowd pleaser.
ARANCINI AL FORKD
Deliciously rich, creamy deep-fried rice patties—with pieces of prosciutto and mozzarella, making the perfect nibble with cocktails or as a first course.
RAGÙ DI MANZO E VERMOUTH
Making this rich, savory, mouth-watering gravy for il primo may very well claim bragging rights over holiday turkey.
SWEET & SAVORY CASSEROLE
A curious but glorious melding of sweet potato, prosciutto, blue cheese and my Rapid Roasted Garlic Confit.
SHIITAKE AND HERB ‘AU JUS’
Now, I use the term au jus loosely since this gravy can be made ahead without using pan drippings from the turkey.
FARCE À LA HÂTE
This holiday side calls for Stove Top Stuffing and I make no apologies.
SO, THIS IS THE (ALMOST) FAMOUS ‘B’RUSSELS HAMMOND’
Be bold and this mighty recipe will come to your aid.
GARLIC AND WHITE CHEDDAR MASH
A sumptuous, flavorful, comforting plat d'accompagnement that needs not only a holiday to happen.