Roast Turkey for Two with 30 Cloves of Garlic
Hold on… if you have landed on this page without reading my part 1 – please take a step back and read here.
Of course you knew it would be a happy ending…
Where did we last part? Ahh yes… he stopped calling.
Well, of course he didn’t STOP calling. After all, we still had to deal with each other on a professional level. We still talked two or three times a day but conversations were short, hasty and all about work. Gone were his morning calls just to chitchat. No more flirtatious banter. This went on for three long weeks.
I have to admit – I missed him. What is mistook for “weakness” when he used to give in to my requests I now saw as being extremely thoughtful. I used to think it was boring when he talked about complex deals relating to work and now I realized his ideas were fascinating and I wanted to learn more.
I missed his thoughtfulness. What I previously perceived as being a goody goody two shoes to my parents was now indescribably endearing.
“Whatever happened to that nice young man who brought us all the cakes?” my Mom asked. My Dad seemed a little sad to have lost his tennis partner.
I was remorseful of what I had done and knew I deserved it. Don’t you think that the only thing more bitter than swallowing our pride is being lonely. So I picked up the phone on night and I called him.
Roast Turkey Leg, 30 Cloves of Garlic and Roast Baby Carrots
I expected that he would make it hard for me. Maybe he would not answer my call. Or maybe he would give me the same treatment I had given him for the last few months. Maybe he was dating someone new.
BUT HE IS NOT THAT KIND OF PERSON.
So my friends, I’m sorry if you were expecting a long drawn out story about how we finally reconciled but truth is he was kind enough to forget how mean I was and we talked that night as if the last three weeks never happened.
The next day – at 3:00 pm I got my belgian waffles.
So… As many of us celebrate Thanksgiving across the world – we reflect on what we are most thankful for. My “thankful for” list extends for several pages but I have bored you enough as it is.
So I will leave you knowing that the one thing I am most thankful for is my husband…
And while we can’t be together this Thanksgiving – here is the recipe for the early Thanksgiving Meal we shared last week.
What are YOU most thankful for today?
Roast Turkey Leg for Two with 30 Cloves of Garlic and Roast Baby Carrots (inspired from Almost Bourdain)
Recipe
- 1 Turkey Leg, deboned (you can ask your butcher to do this for you)
- 30 cloves of garlic
- 60 grams butter
- 1/4 cup white wine
- fresh thyme leaves
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch baby carrots
- Pre heat the oven to 170c (fan forced)
- Lay the deboned turkey leg flat on a surface and season with salt and pepper. Add a few springs of fresh thyme and tie the turkey leg into three portions using some butcher’s twine.
- Top the turkey with butter, olive oil and salt and pepper. Scatter the garlic cloves around the turkey.
- Roast the turkey for 10 minutes and then add the baby carrots.
- Continue to roast the carrots and turkey for another 40 to 45 minutes until the turkey is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and the carrots are cooked through. As this is happening, baste the turkey and carrots every 10 or so minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let this rest for around 10 minutes before carving.
Ellie suggests that the roast garlic can be used for make aioli. You can also use the left over garlic by adding it to some simmered cream, chicken and pasta for a quick dinner.
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the story if you and your husband is soo romantic! Sometimes the person you meet has always been in front of you all along. It just takes something horrible or tragic to miss and to make you realise what you have had all along.
I wish aussies celebrated thanks giving. WHen i was in the states with my relatives, I had my first thanks giving there it is such a good time to think abt and appreciate our possessions and loved ones.
Food looks soo good!!!! your lens is AMAZING!
How could I miss this part?
Oh, I was away to Japan. Your love story reminds us of the truth: don’t take it for granted! In life, we have had many blessings already!
Very thankful for both of you and your husband!
[Sigh!] You were meant for each other – it just took one of you a little bit longer to realize it! 8-D I’m incredibly thankful that you posted these lovely pics and simply delicious recipe.
I am so happy to have read part 2 of your love story. It may be short but is the icing on the cake.
I hope you and your charming DH enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving.
Lovely part 2 story….that’s very beautiful. And I love all those roasted garlics. I can imagine the beautiful flavour. Must thank Ellie too.
Beautiful story and equally beautiful meal!
Today I am most thankful for having just enjoyed a wonderful holiday with a dear friend, and surviving it without getting even a tiny bit sunburnt or getting Bali belly 😀
What a wonderful happy ending. Your husband sounds wonderful! I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but am thankful every day for the people who care about me and the friends I’ve made.
Yay! All’s well that ends well. I’m also extremely grateful for my boyfriend and his family who have welcomed me into their homes just as if I were their daughter. Happy belated Thanksgiving!
Heehee – Do I hear wedding bells then??
Ahhhh, there is my part two! As you said; we knew it was gonna be a good ending (which is good as I hate bad endings!!) but still… it sounds like you are one lucky girl (and I just know he is a lucky guy too!!) to have such a loving husband!
I am most grateful for reading this post…it opened my eyes so that I can count my hubs strenghts….he has so many!!!! Socks on the floor seems so un-important all of a sudden!!!
Looks delicious! Wonderful photo!
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Kiliiiiigggg!!!
Family, friends, good health (even just occasionally)–those are the things I am most thankful for. I am thankful too that I stumbled upon your blog 😀
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Yay! That is the perfect ending (or should I say, beginning?). He sounds like a great man. This looks delicious!
Trissa – I love your story! and the turkey recipe – this is the 1st thanksgiving i am not doing turkey here. i still remember the dinner you, piluchi and I had in this corner resto in greenbelt (1) when you were still thinking (perhaps in your Part 1 days)… “Guys i think my client likes me, what to do?” Lots to be thankful for 🙂
Hahaha! Luisa! Did I say that? So funny. Even funnier that you remembered!
Love the turkey recipe, and the photos. Mind you, with that much garlic, you’d have to share it with someone very close!
I am a sucker for happy endings… love the turkey leg, too bad I can’t get it at the Palengke..
He sounds lovely, I just read part 1 and felt so sorry for him. Nice guys deserve to finish first, mine certainly did, and so did yours (in the end) 🙂
Aww very sweet 🙂 Hmm.. 30 gloves of garlic? Nice. I love garlic but I hate garlic breath and the lingering smell of garlic after you’ve chopped them (eew!).
All together now: Awwwwwwww 🙂 Can you believe I’ve never cooked a turkey on my own before? Yours looks so good, I really have to try this year!
Thanks for part 2 – a wonderful read 🙂 I love the way you tied your story in with thanksgiving.. Happy thanksgiving to you and ur hubby!
Ladybird x
I am so glad that you didn’t let us wait too long for your part 2. Why is it awfully similar to New Moon?????????????????? hahahaha! Pardon me, I was kidding. Love the turkey roast, why 30 cloves? why not 40?
The color on that turkey is perfect. Yum!
I’ve been so hanging out for Part 2! Thanks for sharing your touching story with us and the turkey looks great as well =) Mmmm, garlic…
Awww. I love your story. Dan swept you of your feet in his own little way. I love thanks giving. I wish we celebrated it here. Ellie is such a genius with her recipes. I’m definately cooking this for Christmas.
Hooray for happy endings! That sure is a garlicky turkey.
Awww that is such a sweet story. Your husband sounds like a very lovely and understanding man. I love reading your mini stories, it’s quite exciting to read how people get together with their spouse, hahah maybe I’m just weird. Btw, once again, loving the photos. I love the simplicity of the recipe.
I mean – good thing you called HIM 😀
Awww, of course it’s a happy ending. Hah, women. Good thing you called me. Actually, you did realized that you missed him. 😀 The roast turkey leg looks great.