When Thanksgiving Keeps on Giving...

If you have leftovers from this Thanksgiving but want to do something more with them then make the quintessential Thanksgiving sandwich, here is an idea you can try with the brussels sprout recipe I previously shared.  Add them to a bed of lettuce and make a refreshing salad with diced cucumbers and chopped tomatoes to take you out of the turkey comma you were in the previous day.  Sprinkle some sunflower seeds and dried cranberries on top and dress with a light balsamic vinaigrette.  

And that's how you make Thanksgiving tasty...

A Belated Thanksgiving...

Despite my lateness in this post, I will still share the two side dishes I contributed to the Thanksgiving dinner I had while in London this year.  First, I made a traditional sweet potatoes with a maple and brown sugar glaze.  Getting its sweetness mostly from the copious amounts of sugar added to this vegetable, it is a must have at any Thanksgiving feast.  Combining brown sugar, butter and maple syrup in a sauce pan over low heat I prepared the glaze to pour over the peeled cubed potatoes.  I laid the potatoes out in a pan and then drizzled the sticky goodness over them and let them cook for about an hour.  For the brussels sprouts I simply washed and halved them before coating them lightly in oil, salt and pepper.  I added some red onion slices as well before placing them on a pan and letting them roast for about 25 minutes in the oven.  These two very simply prepared sides complemented the turkey and other dishes we had around our table, making this Thanksgiving in London one that felt just like home.  

And that's how you make Thanksgiving tasty...

Borough Market Is a Must...

A food lovers paradise, Borough Market located in Southwark, London, boasts different ranges of foods sold for consumption.  Either to be eaten on the spot or taken home to incorporate with your own cooking, the food they sell is fresh and always local.  While there one Saturday I selected a lamb kebab sandwich that certainly did not disappoint.  Served on a fluffy bun, the juicy lamb was first laid on a bed of crunchy cabbage and then topped with cilantro yogurt and sweet chili sauces.  The bright bold flavors of the sauces added a refreshing contrast to the spicy and dense lamb, while the cabbage added a perfect crunch to the already heavenly combination.  

Packing Protein...

A mixture of green lentils, rotisserie chicken, chopped tomatoes, and diced red onion, the combination of these simple ingredients create a protein packed dinner.  Personally a huge fan of lentils, they have just 87 calories in an 80g serving and pack an impressive 7g of protein and 3g of fiber.  I find it easiest to cook a large amount ahead of time and leave a container of them in the fridge to add to salads and other dishes.  In this dish I also bought a precooked half rotisserie chicken to add to the ease of preparation.  Tomatoes and red onions added a burst of flavor and a quick drizzle of honey mustard dressing helped combine the ingredients into a quick dinner.  

And that's how you make London tasty...