My Untraditional Thanksgiving Recipe

November 24, 2010 / 10 Comments

Hi lovies,
My taste buds for Thanksgiving are a little different than the average Joe. I don’t know what it is but I am just not the biggest fan of turkey, casseroles, and pies! This year, all 5 kids are helping my mom out in the kitchen. I have added on a few new recipes to be included in the holiday! They are a bit untraditional but whatevs! They will taste just as good as everything else! I looked through Ina Garten’s new cookbook and chose this as one of my dishes…

Herbed Ricotta and Tomato Bruschetta

I ngredients
    •   1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
    •   2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
    •   2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint
    •   1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
    •   1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    •   1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    •   4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
    •   8 (1-ounce) slices country-style bread
    •   1 garlic clove, halved
    •   1 1/2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
    •   1 large ripe tomato, cut into 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 8 ounces)
    •   1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation
Prepare grill.
Combine first 6 ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon parsley.
Place bread slices on grill rack; grill 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned. Rub one side of each bread slice with cut sides of garlic. Discard garlic. Brush oil evenly over garlic-rubbed sides of bread slices. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons ricotta mixture over each bread slice; top each serving with 1 tomato slice. Sprinkle salt and remaining 1 teaspoon parsley evenly over the tomatoes. Serve immediately.

xoxo,
Whit

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Comments (1 - 10 of 10)

  1. Kevinv |  Posted at 4:04 pm Nov 24th by

    Yum, and happy Thanksgiving!
  2. Barbara |  Posted at 4:06 pm Nov 24th by

    well, it “sounds” delicious! I’m def. going to try it! xoxo
  3. Denise |  Posted at 4:12 pm Nov 24th by

    its always good to try new things. Lol
  4. Hendra Pratama |  Posted at 4:14 pm Nov 24th by

    Hello.. Whitney

    How are you…?
    My name is Hendra Pratama… From Indonesia… Bandar Lampung city

    I want to meet with you…

    Thank you…
  5. Lisa |  Posted at 4:24 pm Nov 24th by

    We eat filet mignon and fettuccine alfredo for our Thanksgiving. The fam doesn’t like turkey either.

  6. Amanda |  Posted at 4:26 pm Nov 24th by

    not a fan of the traditional Thanksgiving spread either. This sounds good! Happy Thanksgiving :)
  7. Victoria Itskov |  Posted at 6:40 pm Nov 24th by

    THat looks REALLY good! I love love love ricotta cheese so I just might make this for tomorrow =) Happy THanksgiving Whit!
  8. replica watches |  Posted at 1:52 am Nov 26th by

    This so nice
  9. Andrea |  Posted at 12:51 pm Nov 29th by

    hey Whit hope you had a great thanksgiving! i love in london so i dont celebrate it but im a huge fan and you are my idol :) and also i LOVE ina garten shes the best!

    kisses xoxo
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