Turkey and cranberries sounded so good I just couldn’t wait until Thanksgiving. This Italian twist on the classic comes from Giada de Laurentiis via the Food Network.
It was good, a very stick-to-your-ribs meal, but I wish I’d used more cranberries. The cranberry flavor wasn’t that noticeable. The gravy makes this a very creamy dish. The parsley stood out as a fresh note and I would say using fresh parsley is important or you could risk an overly creamy, somewhat bland dish. I grated a little Romano cheese on top when this was ready to serve. Also, I was worried about making sure the turkey cooked, so I boiled the ravioli for 5 minutes instead of the 3 in the recipe.
This is an Emeril recipe also from the Food Network, originally meant to go with roasted chicken. It’s an easy fall side dish and I make it frequently. I left out the beets this time and added red onions.
We opened a bottle of La Crema Chardonnay with this meal. It seemed to be a good match for the turkey and the creaminess of the sauce.
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