b'THE CORKBOARD|FALL 2023Opt for a CasualHost a Harvest Feast Buffet Lunch for Plant LoversNIX SOME OF THE STRESSFOR A MEATLESS SPIN that goes along with prepping for a large-scale, sit-down dinner and stage on Thanksgiving, a rich mushroom lasagna will please your assembleda holiday buffet lunch instead. The bonus: It can all be made ahead of time. crowd, along with a kale Caesar or a bitter greens salad on the side. Fluffy Team a generous platter of sliced turkey with artisanal breads and buns,dinner rolls or crusty baguette served with a blended butter (just mix inmustards, mayos, pickles and cranberry relish. Include one or two heartyfinely cut fresh herbs and whip) will elevate those simple breads to sublime grain or rustic salads, a charcuterie board of local cheese and meats status. And for dessert: Make it warm apple pie to showcase the harvest.and bowls of harvest fruit.WINE RECO:WINE RECO: Dry, crisp Riesling and Gewrztraminer.Easygoing red blends or full-bodied Chardonnay.Put a Sweet SpinTake Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving OutdoorsEVERYBODY GETS TURKEY FATIGUETHE LAST FEW YEARS by Holiday Monday, so why not host a desserts-only get-together?have reminded us of the beauty of al fresco dining, and not just in theStart with fall favourites, but give them a flavour twist. Give your apple summer. In most parts of the country, fall is an ideal time for outdoorand pumpkin pie a boost with whipped cream laced with Icewineentertaining. To make an open-air fte easier on you, the host, were alland baking spices. Include pecan pie, but tweak it with orange zest about ordering in. Catering a family feast also allows more time for patioand wait for the applause. Cranberry cheesecakeyes, yes, yesplus prep. Have an outdoor heater or two, plus a few blankets at the ready, and a cheeseboard with spiced nuts and fruit as a savoury option. youre set for a truly cozy get-together that embraces the season.WINE RECO:WINE RECO: Late-harvest Riesling or Icewine.Crisp, crowd-pleasing Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.THaNksgiviNg WiTH a TWisT|9'