I have it all perfectly orchestrated in my head, and no
doubt it will turn out wonderfully! I’m prepping the ham and turkey for the
Misters in my life to cook tomorrow. I’ll get all of my yummy casseroles made
today to be baked just before serving. I’ve tasked my little sister with the
things which cannot be made ahead of time. And finally, I’ve begged Memaw to
make the pumpkin pie, apple cobbler, dressing and gravy (mostly because she
will put giblets in there and my little sister will throw a fit).
I’ll update the blog with more pictures after we have
actually had our dinner, but for now you can see some pictures of what we have
been up to since everyone started trickling in to town. Salmon smoking, beer
brewing, placemat sewing and lots of snuggling!
This season, I have been overwhelmed by other people’s
thoughtfulness. Mr. Rutledge and I are incredibly blessed with great friends
and family. From coworkers sharing soup and beans or bringing soothing tea or
lozenges when I was feeling poorly, to Memaws who show up with all the supplies
to make homemade placemats for our first time hosting Thanksgiving, I can’t
even begin to list all the people we are thankful to have in our lives. I’m
especially thankful for a family who will gather around our table and bless us
with their presence this weekend!
We pray you and yours have plenty to be thankful for this
season and your hearts are full of joy! And get your GUNS UP! We are headed to
the Texas Tech-Baylor game on Saturday!
This week, we will be using up some leftovers – don’t tell
Mr. Rutledge! We are also having some pretty easy meals because I’m tired of
cooking and ready to put up Christmas decorations! I received very strict
instructions from Memaw on how to decorate our tree and the Rutledges plan to
get it done this week so it has plenty of time to become a significant fire
risk by Christmas Eve!
Ham & Broccoli
Chowder (1) – Originally, I was thinking about cooking up some pinto beans
with our leftover hambone, but then I remembered this ham and broccoli chowder
my Memee (mom’s mom) makes. It’s been forever since I had it, but I think it
will be a perfect meal for us this week!
Ingredients:
2 lbs fresh broccoli2- 12.5 oz cans chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 cup cooked ham
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup light cream
½ lb Swiss cheese, grated
¼ cup butter
3-4 tablespoon flour
Directions: Cook broccoli with 1 can of broth in a large
kettle for about 7 minutes. Remove broccoli from broth and chop coarsely. Add
to kettle remaining can of broth, milk, ham and pepper. Bring to boil on
low-medium heat. Make sauce in microwave of butter, flour and cream. Add to
kettle. Then add back the chopped broccoli and Swiss cheese.
Turkey, Apple, Cranberry
and Walnut Salad (2) – This salad sounds fantastic and I really should be
going easy on the calories (apparently, it’s not “work appropriate” to wear
sweat pants). We will be adding some leftover turkey for protein and to make it
a complete meal! I may also make vinaigrette with our leftover cranberry sauce,
too! We will see how the wind blows.
Turkey & Avocado Wraps
with Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Garlic Aioli (3) – Get these sprouts
roasting first, then make your aioli. Put the wraps together just before you’re
done roasting. For these wraps, just load up some tortillas with leftover
turkey, sliced provolone, baby spinach, avocado, red bell pepper and Laughing Cow
cheese wedges (Light garlic & herb).
Smoked Salmon Spring
Rolls with Edamame(4) – Since we have freshly smoked salmon, I cannot wait
to get some on my plate! Of course you can make the smoked salmon quesadillas
(I’ll be taking these to my in-laws Christmas Eve dinner which is always a
seafood extravaganza) or a cheese ball with smoked salmon, too! We are going to
try this recipe and steamed edamame is my go-to asian side!
Green Chili Enchilada
Soup (5) – My mom suggested we try this recipe! I love that is a crockpot
meal. It’ll be perfect to enjoy while we decorate our tree this week! I’ll
probably put the whole chicken breast (uncooked) in the crockpot and cook this
on low all day. When I get home, I’ll pull the chicken out and shred it. I’ll
add the corn, rice and cream cheese as soon as I get home from work. Should
work out just fine and then it can cook all day while we are at work.
Alternatively, you could use your leftover turkey in this. If you do that, I’d
make it on the stove top and cook it only long enough for the flavors to
combine so you don’t dry out the turkey.
*** I JUST NOTICED THERE ARE NO ONIONS IN THIS WEEK'S MENU. I MUST BE ILL!***
*** I JUST NOTICED THERE ARE NO ONIONS IN THIS WEEK'S MENU. I MUST BE ILL!***
Produce
2 lbs fresh broccoli (1)Mixed Greens or Spinach (2, 3)
1 Red Apple (2)
1 Green Apple (2)
2 Avocado (3, 4)
Red Bell Pepper (3)
Brussel Sprouts (3)
Lemon (3, 4)
Garlic (3)
Flat-leaf Parsley (3)
Asparagus (4)
Shredded Carrots (4)
Basil (4)
Mint (4)
Rice Paper Wraps (4) – *these are in the produce section of our grocery store near the dressings
Deli/Meat Counter
1 cup chopped ham (or leftovers) (1)Feta (2)
Provolone (3)
Light Laughing Cow Wedges (3)
Smoked Salmon (4)
Chicken Breast (5)
Dry Goods
4- 14.5 oz cans Chicken Broth (1, 5)Flour (1)
Walnuts (or pecans if you have some leftover) (2)
Dried Cranberries (or fresh if you have leftovers) (2)
Apple Juice (2)
Apple Cider Vinegar (2)
Honey (2)
Oil (Canola or Olive) (2, 3)
Tortillas (3)
Mayo (3)
Soy Sauce (4)
Mirin or Rice Wine or Sherry or White Wine (4)
2- 15 oz cans Mild Green Enchilada Sauce (5)
2- 4 oz cans Diced Green Chiles (5)
Instant Rice (5)
Spices/Seasonings
Salt, Pepper
Crushed Red Pepper (4)
Cumin (5)
Onion Powder (5)
Garlic Powder (5)
Fridge/Freezer
Milk (1)
1 cup light cream (1)
½ lb Swiss cheese (1)
¼ cup butter (1)
Orange Juice (4)
Edamame (4)
Corn (5)
8 oz Cream Cheese (5)
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