Wines that pair well with turkey
If you plan to serve turkey with all the trimmings this Thanksgiving , you ’ ll want to choose a wine that enhances the flavor profile of this traditional holiday meal . Here are a few prime options . Aromatic wines : Wines characterized by strong floral or herbal notes pair well with meals that have bold and varied flavors . This makes them an ideal match for roasted turkey and savory sides . Consider a sauvignon blanc , viognier or dry riesling . Fruity reds : When matched with turkey and gravy , tart and fruit-forward picks like grenache , Rioja and Beaujolais mimic the role of cranberry sauce . However , pinot noir remains a go-to choice for red wine drinkers on Thanksgiving . Crisp rosés : The fruit and acidity of a dry rosé makes it a wine
that pairs well with almost anything . The lightly spiced white zinfandel has long been a staple of the traditional Thanksgiving feast , but you also can ’ t go wrong with pinot noir or grenache rosés . Sparkling wines : A light and fizzy glass of bubbly strikes the perfect balance with a decadent turkey dinner . Prosecco , cava , and Champagne are festive , food-friendly options . However , the low alcohol level and fruity flavors of a moscato d ’ Asti make it a good choice for light drinkers .
For more recommendations , speak with the knowledgeable staff at a local wine shop .
Many wines go well with turkey . Try an old favorite , or something new this year .
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Baked Christmas french toast with cranberries and caramel sauce
Here is a decadent dessert that children and adults will love . Feel free to use leftover sliced bread , baguette , or any other white bread that ’ s available . If you don ’ t like cranberries , or if you don ’ t have any on hand , simply omit them . Ingredients : ( Serves 8 )
• 10 cups bread ( torn into pieces or cut into cubes , with the crust on )
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup cream ( 2 x 1 / 2 cup )
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups brown sugar ( 1 cup + 2 x 1 / 2 cup )
• 1 / 2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp . vanilla ( 2 x 1 tbsp .)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 / 2 cup butter
• 1 tsp . cinnamon
• Green and red sugar crystals for garnish
– optional Preparation : 1 . Preheat oven to 350 ° F . 2 . Grease a 9 x 13 ” baking dish . Spread bread pieces evenly in dish .
3 . In large bowl , lightly whisk eggs , 1 / 2 cup of the brown sugar , granulated sugar , milk , 1 / 2 cup cream , 1 tbsp . vanilla , and cinnamon . Pour mixture over bread , making sure to coat evenly .
4 . Sprinkle 1 / 2 cup of brown sugar over mixture , and then distribute cranberries as evenly as possible . Bake for 50 minutes .
Adults and kids alike will love to try this version of french toast .
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5 . Towards the end of the cooking time , combine 1 cup brown sugar , 1 / 2 cup cream , the butter , and 1 tbsp . vanilla in a medium pot . Heat slowly over medium-low heat until it reaches simmering point . Cook 4 to 6 minutes , or until sauce has thickened nicely .
6 . To serve , trickle caramel sauce in a crisscross pattern over surface of French toast and then add a sprinkling of sugar crystals – or sprinkle into cookie cutters laid on surface to make seasonal designs .
Tip : steps 2 and 3 can be prepared the day before or earlier in the day . Then simply cover the dish and refrigerate until you ’ re ready .
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