T THANKSGIVINGBOARD “While living in America,Thanksgiving was my favorite time of year: huge feasts of gratitude surrounded by friends and family. Much of this board includes classic recipes, but I’ve given the sweet potato marshmallow bake an upgrade—you can buy all of this pre-made from supermarkets or grocery stores or use leftovers fromThanksgiving and serve it the next day,”Michaels says. FOR THE THANKSGIVING BOARD: WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 2 lb. 4 oz. heritage carrots, peeled • 1 tbsp butter • 1 tbsp runny honey • A pinch of caraway seeds • A pinch of sea salt akes • 6 cups Brussels sprouts, halved • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 lb. 2 oz. chestnut stufng balls • 6–8 oven-ready potato buns • 4 cups turkey gravy • 3–4-lb. smoked turkey crown, cooked and sliced (or leftover turkey) • A jar of cranberry sauce • 6–8 leafy clementines • 1 red chicory, leaves separated • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 6-cup round skillet or baking dish FOR THE SWEET POTATO MARSHMALLOW BAKE: WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 2 lb. 4 oz. sweet potato, peeled and cubed • 5 rashers/slices smoked streaky/fatty bacon, chopped • A little oil, for frying • 2 tbsp butter • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • A pinch of allspice • 5 cups mini marshmallows WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C fan/220°C/425°C/Gas 7. 2. Cook the sweet potato in salted boiling water until tender. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a little oil until crisp, then drain on paper towels. Once cooked, drain the sweet potatoes and leave to steam dry, then mash thoroughly. While still warm, fold in the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and allspice, and season to taste. 3. Spoon into the skillet or baking dish and smooth the top with the back of a spoon. 4. Scatter the bacon bits evenly over the top and nish with a single layer of marshmallows. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden. (If making in advance, reheat the sweet potato mash in the oven without the toppings, then, once warmed through, add the bacon and marshmallows and place under a grill/ broiler to brown the marshmallows.) FOR THE PARMESAN MASHED POTATOES WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 2 lb. 4 oz. white potatoes, such as Maris Piper, peeled and cubed • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to garnish • 3½ tbsp butter • 3 tbsp milk • 12 chives, chopped WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Cook the white potatoes in salted boiling water until tender. Drain and leave to steam dry completely before mashing thoroughly.While still warm, fold in the grated Parmesan, butter and milk, and season to taste with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. PRESENTATION 1. A large wooden board works well, or choose a purple one, as here, to offset the autumnal colors HOW TO ASSEMBLE 1. Place the turkey in the middle of a large wooden board.Add the sweet potato bake, still in its skillet. Spoon on the mashed potatoes in two piles and top with a little extra Parmesan and the chopped chives. 2. Add the cranberry sauce in a small bowl. Pour the warm gravy into a jug/ pitcher and add to the board. Dot the buns in groups on the board and add the carrots and Brussels sprouts directly on the board. 3. Fill the gaps with clementines (cut some in half) and chicory leaves for color. 80 HOLIDAYdécor | 2022
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