Festive Friends n’ Family Feast

COUNTING YOUR HOLIDAY DINNERS? Here’s one more with your team!

The Menu

· Whole Roasted Turkey

· Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes w/ Chives

· Honey and Thyme Roasted Acorn Squash

· Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts

· Bacon and Sourdough Stuffing

· Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Live from her kitchen to yours, Chef Marianne is ready to bring the cheer! Follow step-by-step instructions in real time. We’ll have regular cheers breaks and loads of storytelling to share as we progress through the courses!

The experience begins by reviewing all ingredients and dishes and ends with a final check on the slow-roasting turkey as cook times vary depending on size of bird.

So grab a drink, or two, and set your laptop or mobile device in the kitchen. Get ready to celebrate with your group and to exhaust creative energy with your colleagues.

This will be an energetic experience that’s fun, festive, very memorable, and leaves you with some handy tips to keep for a lifetime. Step into the world of professional kitchens!

Chef Marianne operates her own Toronto catering business, Chef with Beth to share her talent on innovative platforms. Her popular online following comes from her ingenious talent, and hilarious demeanour that always lights up a room.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Whole Roasted Turkey

Ingredients:

· 8 – 10lb turkey

· 1lb salted butter

· 1 whole lemon

· 1 bunch fresh thyme

· 1 bunch fresh rosemary

· Salt and pepper

Honey and Thyme Roasted Acorn Squash

Ingredients:

· Whole acorn squash

· 3 tbsp honey

· 1 bunch fresh thyme

· 4 garlic cloves

· Ground cinnamon

· Olive oil

· Salt and pepper

Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

· 1lb brussels sprouts

· 1 bunch of parsley

· 3 whole lemons

· 5 garlic cloves

· Olive oil

· Salt and pepper

Bacon Sourdough Stuffing

Ingredients:

· Sourdough loaf (enough to make 4-cups cubed)

· 1 Standard pack of bacon

· 4 celery stalks

· 2 Spanish onion x 2

· 3 – 4 large carrots

· 1 bunch of sage

· 5 garlic cloves

· 1 bunch fresh thyme

· 1 Liter Chicken stock

· Olive oil

· Salt and pepper

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

· 200g brown sugar

· 3-4 whole oranges

· 1 cinnamon stick

· 350g cranberries (fresh or frozen)

ALL Equipment

· Baking sheet

· Parchment paper

· Cutting boards

· Mixing bowls

· 2 Frying pans (with lid)

· Sauce pot

· Chef knife

· Spoons

· Vegetable peeler

· Large Roasting Pan

· Twine

· Paper towel