LOVE Thanksgiving.  It’s the one holiday of the year where the one and only reason we gather is to eat.  I know there’s stuff about the Pilgrims in there but it’s really about the food.  Recently my friends at Diablo Magazine contacted me about designing a super simple casual Thanksgiving menu. Click here to see my article.

The turkey was inspired by the incredible Zuni Roast Chicken, which is crispy skinned roast chicken served over bread salad.  I think roasting a turkey is the biggest stumbling block for most people and using turkey breast only is a quick, moist, approachable solution.  I kept the traditional flavors in the rest of the menu, simplifying the recipes, and of course including a pumpkin tart for dessert.  In order to make this as stress free as possible I provided an outline of how to put this menu together.  With good organization this menu can be completed in a couple of hours.  If this article and format is helpful to you as you entertain you will want to explore my new Virtual Caterer Services!