Thanksgiving Melo plus script (Patreon)

(Cozy ambience bgm, he's humming something while chopping ingredients)

(Door opens and closes)

Oh, welcome back little one, did the smell attract you? Haha. I'm just kidding, did you get all the mushrooms i asked you to harvest? Really? Let me see...

Wine caps, Enokis.. oh you managed to cut them off without them getting seperated, good job! Some king trumpets..white buttons.. milk mashrooms.. yep that's all of them. Ohh, you did such a good job, i'm so proud! Let me pet your head.. there.. mm you love headpats don't you? Well, come on in~

i've been preparing our harvestday dinner all day. Would you like to help me? Hmm? Come one the time will pass much faster if you help me prepare our feast~ Don't worry i'll guide you through.

I got The BEST Thanksgiving Cockatrice recipe that packs all of the flavor and juiciness you expect from the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, with none of the stress! It's fool proof~ even a little sweetie like you can do it. Heh, forgive me but you're so cute when you pout.

I got us a 5 pound cockatrice from a Wood Elf vendor, that'll give us enough leftovers to enjoy for the next few days.

Many monsters believe you have to wash it, but that's not the case any bacteria on the bird will be killed in the hot oven while it bakes.

Ah, you should brine it the night before to make sure it will be moist and flavorful. And no basting, that's unnecessary. It requires you to constantly open the oven, which causes the oven to lose heat and the Bird to take longer to cook–which could lead to a dry Cockatrice. By smearing an herb butter mixture over the outer and inner skin will ensure the skin will brown beautifully, and taste amazing.

As you can see, the Cockatrice is already in the oven~so let's prepare the stuffing. Mh? No you don't cook the stuffing inside the Bird, sweetie. If you try to put stuffing inside the cavity of the bird, It will be overcooked by the time the stuffing reaches a temperature that’s safe to eat. Instead, cook your stuffing in a casserole dish.  Then you can fill the cavity of the Cockatrice with things that will give it flavor. In our case, we'll make a Croissant Mushroom Stuffing.

I already baked the crossaints, so now.. we heat olive shroom oil in a sauce pot,Add 5 stalks of celery, 1 large onion, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon rock salt; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until beginning to soften. Stirring occasionally.. now let's cut up the white buttons, king trumpets and enoki mushrooms..can you do it? Or would you rather be stirring? My knifes might be a little heavy for you.. it's okay sweetie, let Melo take care of the chopping, you just keep stirring and i'll add them as you do~ *chop chop chop*

There.. now we add the croissants to the mix, 3 large eggs.. keep stirring, that's it.. some parsley.. and sugar. For my little sweet tooth~ And now we put it in the baking dish i prepared and wait until it's golden brown and crisp on top. He-yup. Good job!

Oh the other dish in the oven next to the Cockatrice? That's Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin, It's almost ready i just need to squeeze the milk mashrooms, into this pouring dish.. and then we'll pour it on the gratin, like this, careful it's hot, i'll do it sweetie, pass me my oven mitts? The ones that look like a fly agaric.. yes i know they're poisonous.. but the pattern is pretty. I like pretty things~ that's why you're my guest haha~ aww now you're blushing.

Okay.. now we need some cheese for the gratin, which would you like? A mild Gouda? Or some Gorgonzola? haha, look at your face, is the smell that bad? It tastes really good though~  Ahh fine fine.. let's sprinkle the gouda.. more? allright.. anything for you~

Let's put that back in the oven.. i'm sure glad i build it extra roomy.

Let's see what else you could help with, Ah the red sweet smelling sauce? That's Mulberry sauce with sun oranges & sun bear honey, yes very sunny. I got both from the vendor, I splurged a bit haha.. but it's worth it i promise. This sauce is bursting with bites of sweet, tangy Mulberries. The honey gives this cranberry relish a boost of flavor and makes the sauce healthier than using sugar. No, you look wonderful little one but i need to make sure you eat healthy.

Since that's already cooking.. How about you help me with the salad while i put the stuffing inside the Cockatrice. You'll need to peel the rainbow carrots over there and get the Rosemile Seeds out of their shells, i put them in a bowl, yes that one. It'll have a Honey, wine cap vinaigrette. I'll just check the birds temperature.. ah yes 160 degrees.. now i'll tent it with some foil.. and it'll be ready soon. Back in you go~

Ah good job peeling and deshelling, Let's chop them up.. *chop chop chop* and now we'll mix them with Cubsbane leafs, ah yes that's a kind of Mandragora, you sure know a lot~you're my smart lil pet.. er.. guest. Ahem. For the vinaigrette dressing, we'll need some more olive shroom oil, garlic powder, red rock salt and dark cave pepper.. i ventured out far into the dark elf territory to get it. Good thing i'm such a big guy, the dark elves simply ignore my presence haha.. but you little one, you can't ever go there. It's way too dangerous.. please, promise me you'll stay safe with me okay? huff.. ah i'm so glad.. let me hug you.. mmm *squeeze* I wouldn't know what i'd do if you got taken away from me.

When i met you you were already so close to the dark elves territory, i was really worried you know? I'm so glad you decided to stay with me. My cute little human.

Now, let's make the dressing.. we just need whisk up all the ingredients in a bowl and give the wine caps a good squeeze~ *drip drip drip* *Whisk whisk* *grounding pepper noise*

Let's taste it with some honey.. mm.. do you think it's enough? Say aa.. mm.. good? Perfect. Ah you got something on your lips.. let me just..

*ding*

Ah! The Cockatrice and the sides are ready. Hm? Why do you look so dissapointed? Ah geez pouting again? Put the dressing over the salad and lay the table yeah? I already put some candles and napkins we just need the plates and cutlery.  You know where they are~ Be good for me.

Very well~ here's the big bird~ perfectly cooked by yours truly. Then next, the Mulberry sauce and Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin~ and your salad, the table looks so full and wonderful now. Let me light the candles.. ah yes perfect. Would you like some Wine? I got us some Riesling just for this occasion. Don't worry the alcohol content is very low it's just to celebrate our meeting.

You know, when i look at this dinner table, decorated with candles and flowers and so many rich, flavorful dishes... i feel so thankful that we met. It's been so lonely just on my own and being able to enjoy this feast with you, fills me with so much gratitude and happiness, I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Haha.. i got a little cheesy there, let me pour you some wine.

(He tastes it)

Ah so rich and fruity, kinda spicy too. Ah, yes i'll cut up some Cockatrice for you. Here you go, some breast. (he takes a sip) how is it? Oh wow you must be hungry, it's already in your belly haha. I'm glad you like it. More? No sweetie, you need to eat your greens too~ here let me fill you a plate, you gotta eat it up before you can have more Cockatrice.

(munching, eating)

How's the salad? Heh not that bad eh? I'm glad you listen to me. Mmm, the gratin is soo cheesy and creamy, it doesn't even feel like you're eating vegetables. The sauce is so sweet.. goes so well with the Cockatrice.. mm..

(munch munch, cluttering from the cutlery, sipping)

Ohh, slow down before you get too full i prepared some special dessert for us~

I made some.. Hearttruffle Tart!

These special little heart shaped truffles, you can only find them if you go deep into the caves, theres a deep pink lake, lots of pink glowing flowers and mushrooms that take on this color from the water grow there, you should never pick them because you can't tell what kind they are anymore, you'll find some fairy rings.. and right there, when the moonlight shines through the cave roof.. you'll dig in the middle and if you're lucky you'll find these tasty little truffles. That's a Mycelium elf secret~ don't ever tell anyone okay? I trust you little one.

They have a natural sweet flavor, like cherries~ I love them. Here, have a slice.

Mm.. as sweet and rich as i remember. How do you like it? Pretty sweet for a mushroom right? They not only taste sweet, it's said they help you express your love for someone as well. I always assumed it's a saying like Love goes through the stomach. Though it does make me feel a little tingly.. but i always feel that way when i'm with you hehe. Like fairies in my stomach.. you make me so happy little one. I hope we can be together forever.

Oh, you look a little flushed.. are you allright? Oh my.. your face is all hot.. how do you feel? Tingly..hm? Perhaps the side effects of the heart truffle are a bit too much for a human. But.. don't you worry, Melo will take care of you.. everything will be okay..

let me carry you somewhere more comfortable..

(artist thank you)

(follow up video on my patreon)