Many guests here might rise an eyebrow, since they are not accustomed to celebrating Thanksgiving in October. But Thanksgiving is not celebrated on the same day all over the world. In USA it is of cause always on the fourth Thursday of November, but remember that this date was fixed by president Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. In Canada it's the second Monday of October, and in Sweden it's the second Sunday of October.
This dinner was inspired by the traditions in USA, since it's not a big Holiday in Sweden. In fact, most people tend to forget Thanksgiving here. But some adaptations was made. A turkey is heavy and way to much food in a one person household, so chicken legs was substituted. Mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts is common fare in Sweden as well, so those was easy to include. The carrots are my own idea, as is the sauce Bearnaise.
In USA is the pumpkin pie the traditional desert, but this is not common in Europe. But Apples grow in Southern Sweden. In fact, there is an area in the southeastern Sweden well known for it's Apple orchards. So of cause the apple pie was the obvious substitute, served with a traditional custard.
For the main course, the drink was Lingonberry juice, since we have plenty of Lingonberries here and Cranberries are very scarce. And with the dessert goes, a nice tawny port like a treat.
The figurine of Jesus looks like he is blessing the food, which feels appropriate at Thanksgiving.
Bon Appetite!