Thanksgiving Cocktail Hour – Snow Cosmos

I decided to have a special cocktail for Thanksgiving this year. I found a recipe for Snow Cosmos on RecipeZaar. Also known as White Cosmos. These are basically white cranberry juice, citrus vodka, and lime juice served in a martini glass.

I used plain vodka, white cranberry juice and bottled lime juice. And LOTS of ice. Shaken in cocktail shaker until they looked like melted snow. Garnished with fresh cranberries. Mine, of course, was extra strong and icy cold.

Thanksgiving Appetizers – Chevre and Chutney

It does not get any easier than this! I took a roll of chevre and topped it with mango-ginger chutney (both from Trader Joes). Served with triskets and wheat thins. Easy peasy. And a huge hit!

The chutney is just a little sweet with a kick from the ginger. Paired with the creamy cheese and crunchy crackers it was perfect!I also put together an olive plate. Another super easy appetizer. Also all found at Trader Joes. I used three kinds of olives; kalamata, green pimiento stuffed and canned black (for hubby). I love my funky olive plate so I’ll take any excuse to use it.

Prosciutto and Tomato Sauce

Prosciutto and Tomato Sauce

This recipe comes from my 365 Ways to Cook Pasta Cookbook (via RecipeZaar, of course!) I was able to find prosciutto for a very reasonable price the other day. Of course, I made my own personal changes to the recipe, doubling the amount of prosciutto and halving the amount of tomatoes.  The carrot adds a nice sweetness to balance out the saltiness of the prosciutto and the acidity of the tomatoes. Took no time at all to put together. Both hubby and the kidling were happy. Always a good thing.

Miso Chicken and Green Beans

I found a recipe for Miso Wet Rub in an old copy of Cooking Light, which is one of my favorite magazines. Dinner could not be easier! I combined all of the ingredients for the rub in a bowl. Then added a huge package of chicken thighs. The rub is thick and pasty, so you have to combine it well with the chicken. I froze half of the chicken for dinner another night. I served it with green beans with lemon and sesame. Dinner was a hit!

Miso Wet Rub

1/3 cup yellow miso
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Miso Soup with Enoki Mushrooms

Miso Soup with Enoki Mushrooms. Almost instant soup!!  I found this recipe in Cooking Light, but of course I also added it to my recipe files on Zaar. It is so simple – miso paste, soy sauce, enoki mushrooms and tofu. I added a sliced green onion for the top just for a little extra color. Delicious! And super easy.

I will be making this often. I really like that I get to control how strong I make the soup. I had no idea that miso soup could be this simple.