Thanksgiving Dinner

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone.  And what a meal Julius's mom prepared.  I would not know where to start to prepare that much food for all of us.

We started with bocconcini, tomato and basil salad- something that is so simple yet so good!

And of course there were turkey and stuffing.  Served alongside with beef tenderloin, potatoes and mushrooms.

Christina baked an apple pie....

And a pumpkin pie!!

The pies were probably the best pies I have ever tasted. Perfection!

Shallot and Brussels Sprouts Compote

My contributions were two vegetable dishes.  I know brussels sprouts are supposed to be every child's nightmare but I never understand why.  For a vegetable they are super adorable and really tasty.

Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Harissa

And from the November issue of House and Home magazine I learnt about a Moroccan spice called Harissa.  I am simply obsessed with it!  More cooking with harissa to come!

These roasted rainbow carrots not only looked stunning but also a perfect compliment to turkey and beef.

If you have never tried harissa like me, please go get some and wow yourself!

Brussel Sprouts 7.5/10

Carrots 9.5/10

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