once upon a time...

...the royal family asked the Jewish American Princess to cook the Thanksgiving meal. While at first hesitant, the Princess knew this would be her biggest adventure to date. How could the Princess say no to her sister, the little Princess? So the Princess looked into her talking mirror, the mystical MacBook, and embarked on a search for new spells. She was in charge of creating the magical moment for the royal family and this was a task she took very seriously. The Princess lived in the kitchen for days on end, dancing and singing her way through her journey. And when the royal family finally sat down for the feast, it was a magical moment indeed.

Sugar and Nut Glazed Brie

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/sugar-and-nut-glazed-brie-recipe/index.html

The royal family was greeted in the dining chambers by a brandy-infused Brie. The little Princess was disappointed in robust alcohol flavors but the King loved the zing.

Spinach Salad with Caramelized Onions, Candied Pecans and Pear. Pears and Apples for the Brie

Although a creation from the Princess' own imagination, the Queen ultimately cast a curse on the salad by adding too much lemon juice to dress it. It became inedible.

Pumpkin Soup with Chili Cran-Apple Relish

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/pumpkin-soup-with-chili-cran-apple-relish-recipe/index.html

The royal family loved the soup, never having been served soup with relish before. The relish added a wonderful depth to the staple soup. The Princess did fear the royal family's reaction to the use of chili in any dish, but it was almost completely masked by the honey.

Cranberry Fruit Conserve, Stuffing

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cranberry-fruit-conserve-recipe/index.html

The Princess' crowned jewel of the meal. Her very own ruby.

Roasted Turkey Roulade, Gravy, Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan and Marshmallow Streussel

 http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-turkey-roulade-recipe/index.html

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/homemade-gravy-recipe/index.html

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/stuffed-sweet-potatoes-with-pecan-and-marshmallow-streusel-recipe/index.html

The royal family hated Turkey and so the Princess decided she would try something new. She decided to replace the old and tired Roasted Turkey with a Turkey Roulade. It was moist, quicker to cook and was just as juicy as leftovers as it was during dinner. 

The Princess hates Potatoes, and refused to eat her own Sweet Potatoes. However, the little Princess made sure to finish the Streussel from both of their portions. 

The King could not stop gushing about the Gravy. It was thick and rich, a perfect compliment to the Roulade. This would not have been the ideal Gravy for a typical Roast Turkey as the Gravy's excellence depends on the meat already being juicy.

 

Chocolate Pecan Pie, Whipped Cream, Croissant Bread Pudding

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/neelys/tonys-chocolate-pecan-pie-recipe/index.html

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/croissant-bread-pudding-recipe/index.html

After the royal family took retired for naps in the royal chambers, they emerged a few hours later for a decadent dessert. The Whipped Cream melted on the Pecan Pie and created a mouthful of melted indulgence. The Croissant Bread Pudding was a buttery and fluffy adaptation of a classic. The Princess was warmed by the little Princess' smile.

As the royal family slipped off to sleep, the Jewish American Princess could not help but dream of the Thanksgiving land she had conquered.