In article >,
"Janet B." > wrote:

> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> >I think basil pesto could stand tall against cranberry sauce with turkey.
> >
> > I've never seen it at the table. Why do you suppose?
> >
> > It sounds great, imho.
> >
> > Andy
>
> The original idea of Thanksgiving dinner is composed of traditional foods.
> The traditional foods are Fall harvest items. Basil is not one of the foods
> that is still available at this time of the year for most of the US. I
> think Rachel Ray or Giada was using basil in some sort of dish this last
> week -- or maybe it was Michael what's-his-name.
> Janet

I plan on using a small amount of Basil in the dressing this year.
Fresh, not dried.

I'm also considering butter and fresh herbs stuffed under the skin. I've
never tried that with turkey, but I have done it with chicken with good
success.
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