Martha's Vineyard Inspired Holiday Recipes

MV Sea Salt Brined Turkey

Whether you are on Martha’s Vineyard or wherever you call home this holiday season, we wanted to share with you some delicious recipes that will bring you closer to the Island, while at the same time showcasing a few locals creating delicious content on their sites.
 
Martha’s Vineyard is a special place for so many people, and for those that can’t be on Island for the holidays, this list of recipes will be perfect to bring some of the Island onto your table and menu this holiday season.

Spiced Pear Bourbon from MVY Living

Spiced Pear Bourbon
This is the perfect holiday cocktail for those looking for something that involves spices and pears, two of the season’s most delicious ingredients. Local blogger MVY Living brings this cocktail to life in her latest blog post.
https://mvyliving.com/spiced-pear-bourbon/

Drunken Clams and Sausage@Nutmeg Nanny

Drunken Clams and Sausage
Imagine a big bowl of these Drunken Clams and Sausage as an appetizer for your holiday meal, wouldn’t that be delightful? Head to a local seafood market and pick up the fresh clams, and then make sure to secure some incredible Island sausage, which you can find at farms like Grey Barn and Morning Glory Farm.
https://www.nutmegnanny.com/drunken-clams-and-sausage/ 

Sumac, Paprika, and Garlic Sea Salt Brined Turkey and Gravy@mvseasalt

Sumac, Paprika, and Garlic Sea Salt Brined Turkey and Gravy
Bring an actual taste of Martha’s Vineyard into your homes this holiday season by cooking with Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt. This recipe brines and roasts a turkey, but you can use the same technique to make a lovely roast chicken with the same flavors and results. 
https://www.mvseasalt.com/recipe-sumac-paprika-and-garlic-sea-salt-brined-turkey-and-gravy-mvssrecipe⠀/ 

Marnely's Twice Baked Boursin Potatoes

Twice Baked Boursin Potatoes
Every holiday table needs potatoes, and local food blogger and chef Marnely brings us this simple recipe for potatoes that are cheesy and delicious. Use whatever creamy cheese you have available locally, and find potatoes popping up at most farmer’s markets and farm stands. 
https://www.cookingwithbooks.net/2014/12/twice-baked-potatoes.html 

Maple Roasted Delicata Squash@Cookingwithbooks

Maple Roasted Delicata Squash
Such a seasonal ingredient, you can recreate this recipe at home with deliciously local New England maple syrup and local squash. 
https://www.cookingwithbooks.net/2017/11/maple-roasted-delicata-squash.html 

Sara Waldman's Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake
The holidays are all about treating ourselves and our loved ones, and nothing is more delicious than a simple and rich chocolate cake. This recipe from local cookbook author Sarah Waldman, is just the thing you need to get through the holidays. Need a local chocolate to use in this recipe? Try Not Your Sugar Mamas!
http://www.sarahwaldman.com/chocolate-cake/