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Chef-Suggested Thanksgiving Recipes

Fire & Lightning Catering's top pick for an easy, delicious Thanksgiving dish

At Fire and Lightning Catering, Executive Chef Thor Maher and BBQ Pit Master James Tyler provide an exemplary guest experience. “James and I have known each other for 15 years, so we make a great team,” says Chef Maher. “We believe our experience and passion for quality food shows in every dish we make.” See Fire and Lightning’s Thanksgiving dish recommendation!

No-Bake Stuffing

½ lb. butter 

1 bunch celery 

3 yellow onions

1 lb. carrots 

1 cup garlic 

1lb. mushrooms (optional) 

1 bunch green onions

32oz. chicken stock 

1tbsp. rosemary 

1tbsp. sage 

4 loaves French bread 

Directions:

Sauté all vegetables except green onions in butter until onions are translucent. Add chicken stock, bring to a simmer. Tear French bread into small pieces, then add to the pot and stir until bread absorbs all liquid. Top with green onions, and enjoy. 

Slow Smoked Tri-Tip (medium rare) (serves 6-8):

2 lb. tri-tip roast

2 tbsp. kosher salt

6 tbsp. black pepper

2 tbsp. garlic powder

¼ cup avocado oil

Directions:

Set up smoker for indirect heat, and heat to 250 degrees. Mix salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Rub tri-tip with avocado oil. Apply spice rub to all surfaces of the tri-tip. Place tri-tip on smoker, away from direct heat. Smoke for 1-1.5 hours or until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees. Sear tri-tip over direct heat. Remove at 130 degrees. Rest on a roasting rack for 15 minutes. Thin slice against the grain and enjoy.

Find Fire & Lightning at their upcoming events!

Pop up brunch at Mount Sequoyah – November 10th, 24th

Prime rib dinner popup – November 1st, 15th, 22nd

“We believe our experience and passion for quality food shows in every dish we make.”