Thanksgiving Entertaining

At Inspired Interiors we love to entertain as much as we love to design! With Thanksgiving only a few days away I wanted to share with you some of my favorite Turkey Day recipes. 

Apple-Pie Cider

This is not your grandmother's apple pie! This holiday drink is savory, sweet and with a hint of brandy, sophisticate!

Ingredients:

1 1/4 quarts apple cider
3 tablespoons firmly packed light-brown sugar
7 whole cinnamon sticks, (6 sticks for garnish)
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Ground cloves
Freshly grated nutmeg
Salt
1/2 cup brandy (optional)

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, whisk together cider, sugar, spices, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; pour in brandy, if desired. Strain into a pitcher; discard solids. Serve in mugs, garnished with cinnamon sticks.

Stuffed Mushrooms

These stuffed mushrooms are a perfect appetizer when you are entertaining. The bite-sized caps are packed full of flavor and you can customize your filling as you like!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs

1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano

2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

28 large (2 1/2-inch-diameter) white mushrooms, stemmed

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Stir the bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano, garlic, parsley, mint, salt and pepper, to taste, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium bowl to blend.

Drizzle a heavy large baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon olive oil, to coat. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cavities and arrange on the baking sheet, cavity side up. Drizzle remaining oil over the filling in each mushroom. Bake until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is heated through and golden on top, about 25 minutes. Serve.


So gather your friends and family and celebrate all you are thankful for, and as always live beautifully!


Up next... Table settings and Tablescapes for your Thanksgiving Dinner!

What Inspires You?

in·spi·ra·tion

 noun \ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən, -(ˌ)spi-\

a : a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and  communicate a sacred revelationb : the action or power of moving the intellect or emotionsc : the act of influencing or suggesting opinions

As defined, inspiration moves humans to action. In life individuals gain inspiration from many influences, some including: faith, spirituality, literature and nature. Inspiration often is the motivating force driving a person in his or her journey of life.

In design, inspiration can come from the same influences which fuel an individuals personal life, or inspiration can be drawn from a pre-existing piece of work or artist. 

The purpose at Inspired Interiors, is to create a space for clients where the form of the design benefits the function of the space.  The inspiration of the room(s) is obtained directly from the client, this is why I value the relationships I've built with my clients. The more I know about you and those who will be occupying the space, the more successful the final design is. 

Your home should not only be an inspired space, but it should inspire you. That it my goal, that is my inspiration. 

What inspires you?