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Chef, food personality and founder of My Diary of Us, Leigh Ann Chatagnier, created a delicious menu for the Holidays that is sure to delight friends and family.
“I created this menu with the idea of loved ones gathered in the kitchen helping to prepare a special … meal to share together,” Leigh Ann explains. “This menu is perfect for large family gatherings that you may be hosting, but also is makes a potluck offering for a party or dinner throughout the holidays. Each recipe is unique, but simple enough to make in any kitchen.
This special menu is one of her favorites because not only are the recipes simple enough to make in any kitchen, they are also beautiful and tasty.
Says Leigh Ann, “My Rosemary Pomegranate Maple Glazed Turkey is easy to make and is topped with a rosemary infused pomegranate glaze that takes this roasted turkey to a whole new level. It pairs perfectly with my savory twist on a sweet potato casserole that is a must try this… To round off the menu I like to serve my Brussel Sprout, Sausage, and Apple Rice Stuffing. This rice stuffing is a great alternative to the classic stuffing, especially if you have gluten sensitive family members, and each bite tastes just like the holidays!”
Ingredients:
• 1 13-16 Lb. Whole Turkey
• 4 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Black Pepper
For the Glaze:
• 2 Cups Pomegranate Juice
• 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1 Tsp. Black Pepper
• 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
Directions:
• Rub turkey down on all sides with salt and pepper liberally, including the inside of the bird.
• Let sit uncovered in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 4 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Let turkey sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before baking while the oven preheats.
• Place the turkey on a roasting pan and cover with foil.
• Bake for 2 1/2-3 hours until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
• While the turkey bakes, make the rosemary pomegranate maple glaze by combining pomegranate juice, maple syrup, pepper, and rosemary sprigs in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and let reduce by half until slightly thickened.
• Uncover the turkey for the last 20 minutes of cooking and brush a liberal amount of the pomegranate glaze all over the turkey. Brush a second coat of the glaze on the turkey if desired.
• Serve with extra pomegranate glaze.
Ingredients:
• 1 Lb. Pork Breakfast Sausage or Sausage of Choice
• 1/2 Cup Diced Celery
• 1/2 Cup Diced Onion
• 2 Finely Minced Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 Cup Diced Fennel
• 1/2 Cup Diced Apple
• 1 Tsp. Chopped Fresh Rosemary
• 1 Tsp. Chopped Fresh Sage
• 1 Tsp. Chopped Fresh Thyme
• 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt + 1 Tsp.
• 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper + 1/2 Tsp.
• 1 Tbsp. Avocado Oil
• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• 4 Cup Cooked Wild Rice
• 2 Cups Brussel Sprouts, stems removed and cut in half.
Directions:
• Add sausage to a large skillet and cook until browned. Remove from the skillet and drain any excess grease on a paper towel lined plate.
• Add oil and butter to the skillet and place Brussel sprouts cut side down and let sear for 2 minutes without touching. Season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Once the cut side is browned, sauté for another 2 minutes until Brussels are bright green but still have some bite. Remove them from the skillet.
• Add celery, onion, garlic, fennel and apple to the skillet and season with 1/2 Tbsp. of salt and 1/4 Tsp. black pepper and sauté until the veggies become tender, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in fresh herbs and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add sausage back into the skillet and along with the cooked wild rice and cooked brussel sprouts.
• Season with the rest of the salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Cook another 2-3 minutes until flavors have combined well and serve immediately.
*Note: You can also stuff the turkey with this stuffing.
Leigh Ann Chatagnier loves to share favorite recipes with her social media followers. As the founder of My Diary of Us, Leigh Ann invites visitors to come into her kitchen and cook with her and her family. She is a frequent guest on Houston Life, and cooks up family-friendly meals on Home & Family on The Hallmark Channel and NBC Syndicated Daytime. She has been featured in Louisiana Cookin’ magazine, Red Trycycle and inRegister. Leigh Ann is the author of two cookbooks, The Unexpected Cajun Kitchen: Classic Cuisine with a Twist of Farm-to-Table Freshness (Skyhorse/2016), and Natural Baby & Toddler Treats: Homemade, Nourishing Recipes for Baby and Beyond (Skyhorse/2019).
Leigh Ann lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and young son. Visit her at www.MyDiaryofUs.com.
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Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer SAM SPARRO has announced the details of his long-awaited third album BOOMBOX ETERNAL, out February 21. The 12-track collection is his first full length album since 2012’s Return to Paradise and draws influences from the late-80s / early-90s pop music he grew up listening to on cassette through the speakers of his bedroom boombox. “The project is a love letter to my 8-year old self and to the music that made me want to be an artist,” Sparro notes. “The songs are mostly about love but also about power and breaking through boundaries.”
The album uses a palette of industrial-sounding percussion and classic Korg and Ensoniq synthesizers used by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation and a touch of early New Jack Swing inspired by Teddy Riley, with lush soulful harmonies and melodies completing the sound. Boombox Eternal is inspired by the heyday of Minneapolis-style production heard on career-defining albums from Prince, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Mint Condition and more, and features an exciting group of collaborators including We Are KING, Maluca, Rahsaan Patterson, Nikka Costa, Ryland Blackinton and Vaughn Oliver, with Sam at the helm of production.
Sparro has also shared “Everything,” the album’s second single and follow up to the praised “Outside the Blue” featuring Grammy-nominated group We Are KING. The joyous track is about being in the type of relationship where you feel secure and loved, feeling all the love that you put out being given back in return unconditionally. It was co-written with R&B legend Rahsaan Patterson (Brandy, Tevin Campbell) and composer Tim K (Honey Dijon). Tim K notes, “We were caught up in the magic of cassette tape jams, Roland boxes and general nostalgia. ‘Everything’ emerged from a loving jam of spine-tingling Patterson Bvs, some soulful chords and some kindred vibes.” “I was introduced to Rahsaan’s solo work in the early 2000s and fell in love with his buttery tone and his way with words and melodies. I later realized he had co-written and sang on some of my favorite songs. He’s brilliant and witty and talented and I’m so excited he’s a part of the album. Not just as a writer but singing background vocals with me on the track – It’s crazy!” Patterson returns, “Collaborating with Sparro was as fun and playful as ‘Everything’ sounds.” Hear “Everything” HERE.
Boombox Eternal is a celebration of life and love and a declaration of joy, in-spite of the division and problems in the world today. The music holds true to Sam’s irreverent, existential and witty style. Though nostalgic, the sound gets an update with modern vocal production and mixes courtesy of multi-Grammy winning mixer Josh Gudwin. Each of the album’s singles will also receive the maxi-single treatment with Sparro noting, “The project is a tribute to the era of maxi singles, cassingles and 12″ records. I wanted that to be reflected in the releases… As a record collector I always love finding vinyl that has all those extra versions on the B-side, and wanted to give that to my listeners too.”
Born in Sydney, Australia and raised in Los Angeles, Sparro’s releases include multi-platinum single “Black and Gold“–which has seen wildly popular covers by the likes of Adele, Katy Perry and more–#1 single “Happiness,” and albums Sam Sparro and Return to Paradise. He has also collaborated with Mark Ronson, Adela, Kylie Minogue, Aluna George, Basement Jaxx, Nile Rodgers and Adam Lambert, among others. Sparro won a GLAAD Media Award for “Outstanding Artist” and a “GQ Man of Style” award, and has been nominated for five ARIA Music Awards (Australia’s Grammy equivalent). He has also performed on stages around the world including festivals like Glastonbury, Coachella and Lovebox. In 2016, he released the final EP in his three-part series–Quantum Physical Vol 1, 2 & 3. Sparro is also a talented photographer whose work can be seen HERE on Instagram.
BOOMBOX FOREVER TRACK LISTING
01 – VIBE FOREVER (INTRO)
02 – PRESSURE
03 – LOVE LIKE THAT
04 – MARVELOUS LOVER
05 – OUTSIDE THE BLUE F/ WE ARE KING
06 – YOUR VIBE (INTERLUDE)
07 – EYE 2 EYE
08 – EVERYTHING
09 – BOW
10 – SAVE A LIFE
11 – THE PPL – F/ MALUCA
12 – VIBE FOREVER (OUTRO)
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