Thanksgiving has always been a feast of traditions in my family, and the turkey absolutely has its place of honor. Ours was always wrapped in strips of bacon, a ritual that came from my Northern Italian grandmother Elena. The moment that turkey came out of the oven everyone would gather around it and peel off the crisp salty pieces of bacon while they were still piping hot. It was almost a sport and it set the tone for the whole meal. How do you cook all of these side dish

This recipe was inspired by a long lunch in Bolgheri shared with some truly amazing people. It is not difficult to make, and the hardest part is simply waiting for it to be done as the aromas fill your house and make you wish dinner would come faster . Jump to Recipe . Jump to Wine Pairing . Some meals linger in memory long after the plates have been cleared. This one takes me back to the Alfeo family’s estate in Castagneto Carducci, nestled between the hills and the sea n

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