Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

[PatC]

Thanksgiving Day is around the corner. What are your plans? What's on your menu.... your traditions?

I used to always bake a turkey but then my son, KC, wanted to try the fried turkey... I didn't like it as much http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/PatC_pics/smilies/shh1.gif

My BIL is a big fan of ham so I may end up cooking both a ham AND a turkey.

Now, what else will we have......


How about you?

[KYGramma]

Thanksgiving Day is around the corner. What are your plans? What's on your menu.... your traditions?

I used to always bake a turkey but then my son, KC, wanted to try the fried turkey... I didn't like it as much http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/PatC_pics/smilies/shh1.gif

My BIL is a big fan of ham so I may end up cooking both a ham AND a turkey.

Now, what else will we have......


How about you?

Sometimes we fry a turkey and I love them. This year, we are going to my MIL's. DH tol dme that last year we told her we would all come to her house...:shrug1: I dont remember....we will be having:
Turkey
Ham
Sweet potatoe casserole
Mashed potatoes
Mac n cheese
Green bean casserole
stuffed celery
dinner rolls
candy apple salad
pies

the usual traditional stuff.....

[Roamer]

We're going to have ours the day before this year, because three of the kids have to work on Thanksgiving.

Our usual menu is:

Turkey and Dressing
Baked Ham
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Green Beans
Peas
Corn
Relish Tray
Rolls
(and one grandaughter's request for Baked Beans

[chefann]

I'm going to my parents' house for Thanksgiving, but I'm not sure what we're having. I told Mom I'd bring things, since she's suddenly having twice as many people coming as originally planned (my sister and her family are traveling in from out of town).

Last year I hosted my in-laws and had a non-traditional finger-food Thanksgiving. All the elements were there, just in appetizer form:
turkey and cranberry panini with gravy for dipping
shrimp cocktail
raw veggies and dip
stuffed mushrooms
meatballs in BBQ sauce
relish tray (pickles, olives, etc.)
pumpkin pie
apple cranberry cookie cobbler

[Bayou Lass]

When my parents were still living we would fry a turkey with all the trimmings. Now my siblings spend the holiday with their families. I don't do the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, etc. My menu usually consists of:

Stuffed Cornish Hens or stuffed pork chops
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Green Bean Casserole
Brocolli (can't cook a meal without this - Granddaughters love this veggie)
Greek Salad
Sweet Potato Casserole
Pumpkin and Praline Pecan Pie

For Christmas, the kids always come to my house for Christmas Eve and we do the finger food thing like Chefann did for last Thanksgiving.

Swedish Meatballs
Cocktail Sausages
Shrimp Cocktail
Veggies & Dip
Ramaki
Homemade Tortilla Chips and Cheese Dip
Relish Tray

For dessert it is usually some sort of fun thing like a parfait or bananas foster with ice cream.

[Roamer]

We never know what our desserts will be. My oldest daughter is the baker in the family, and she's always bringing something new.

[Breezy]

I will be cooking dinner here atmy home. I am usually the cook for Thanksgiving...

Turkey
Ham
Green Bean Casserole
Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Broccoli & cheese
Homemade Dressing
Deviled Eggs
Cranberry Sauce
Corn On the Cob
English Pea Salad
Dinner Rolls
Banana Pudding
Hot Apple Dumplings
Various Pies
Chocolate Cake

[Breezy]

I will be cooking dinner here atmy home. I am usually the cook for Thanksgiving...

Turkey
Ham
Green Bean Casserole
Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Broccoli & cheese
Homemade Dressing
Deviled Eggs
Cranberry Sauce
Corn On the Cob
English Pea Salad
Dinner Rolls
Banana Pudding
Hot Apple Dumplings
Various Pies
Chocolate Cake

I pretty much do the same thing for Christmas....

[Texas53]

Starting next Wed. for the next 2 weeks, I will be on liquids (protein shakes, broths, etc) for 2 weeks until my surgery on 12/03/08.

Yall eat something for me on Thanksgiving. :0001:.

[Roamer]

That's a real bummer, Texas. I hope you can eat by Christmas. :kissyface4:

[chefann]

Yeah, that stinks. And I can't imagine that a turkey smoothie would taste that good. :puke:

I'll take one for the team and have an extra helping for you. (Not that I ever need an excuse to eat another helping on Thanksgiving.)

[PatC]

Wow! Now I need to go eat something after reading all these great menus. Looks like the most common things were Mashed Potatoes and Green Bean casserole. Who Knew?

ChefAnn - I really like the finger food idea, I'm going to explore that idea... especially since I can never seem to get everybody situated at the same time and I get so frustrated and it spoils the day for me every time.

[Trailblazer]

Well for me each year I go to my youngest sons house...And each year it's the same...

Fried Turkey
Roast Turkey and Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Bean Casserole
Brocolli Casserole
Pork Sausage, sauerkraut and dumplings
Cranberry Sauce
Tossed Salad
Rolls

Dessert:
I bring my homemade NY style cheesecake (or they won't let me eat LOL)
Pumpkin Pie w/whipped cream

[PatC]

I find it interesting how much alike we all are and I guess we're from all over the country.

TB, what all goes in your broccoli casserole?

BTW, I'm adding the Hot Apple Dumplings to our meal this year! :kissyface4:

[TeeOne]

Okay, you guys are making me hungry.
This year Thanksgiving is at our new house. And here's the menu, which is pretty normal for our family (no matter who has it).
Turkey
Dressing (my mom makes it - cornbread)
Mashed Potatoes - Gravy
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mac and Cheese
Stir fry veggies with sauce
Brocolli and cheese topping
Cranberries
Deviled eggs
Rolls
Fruit Salad
Apple pie
Chocolate Cake

[Tam5115]

Has to be turkey for the main. My daughter would have a coronary if we didn't have the turkey, and my son in law has to get the skin!

Then, Mashed potatoes
corn
stuffing
crescent rolls
green bean casserole
squash
gravy
cranberrie sauce!
pumpkin pie
dutch apple pie
real whipped cream, no cool whip

Then, we lay around the LR like a bunch of Romans (after we do the dishes of course) and watch something like, Trains, Planes and Automobiles.

[LiveLaughLuv]

I handed Thanksgiving Dinner over to my DIL, I do Christmas Eve Dinner..

For Thanksgiving we usually have.

Roasted Turkey/Gravy
Stuffing
Candied Yams ( I make and bring to their home)
Stuffed mushrooms ( I make)
Salad
Mashed potatoes
Green bean salad
Cranberry sauce
Cheesecake
Apple pie with a dallop of ice cream...

[PatC]

Want to see how alike we are? Check this out. (I know, I know... looks like I don't have enough to do, doesn't it?) http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/PatC_pics/smilies/ASHAMED.jpg


FOOD --- POSTER
Apple cranberry cookie cobbler --- chefann
Baked Beans one grandaughter's request --- Roamer
Banana Pudding --- Breezy
Broccoli & cheese --- Breezy
Brocolli (can't cook a meal without this --- Granddaughters love this veggie) --- Bayou Lass
Brocolli and cheese topping --- TeeOne
Brocolli Casserole --- Trailblazer
Candied Yams ( I make and bring to their home) --- LiveLaughLove
Candy apple salad --- KYGramma
Cheesecake --- LiveLaughLove
Cheesecake, homemade NY style --- Trailblazer
Chocolate Cake --- Breezy
Chocolate Cake --- TeeOne
Corn --- Roamer
Corn --- Tam
Corn On the Cob --- Breezy
Cranberries --- TeeOne
Cranberry Sauce --- Breezy
Cranberry Sauce --- Trailblazer
Cranberry sauce --- LiveLaughLove
Cranberry sauce! --- Tam
Deviled Eggs --- Breezy
Deviled eggs --- TeeOne
Dressing (my mom makes it --- cornbread) --- TeeOne
Dressing, Homemade --- Breezy
English Pea Salad --- Breezy
Gravy --- Tam
Green bean casserole --- KYGramma
Green Bean Casserole --- Bayou Lass
Green Bean Casserole --- Breezy
Green Bean Casserole --- Trailblazer
Green bean casserole --- Tam
Green bean salad --- LiveLaughLove
Green Beans --- Roamer
Ham --- KYGramma
Ham --- Breezy
Ham, Baked --- Roamer
Hot Apple Dumplings --- Breezy
Mac and Cheese --- TeeOne
Mac n cheese --- KYGramma
Mashed potatoes --- KYGramma
Mashed potatoes --- Tam
Mashed potatoes --- LiveLaughLove
Mashed Potatoes --- Gravy --- TeeOne
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy --- Roamer
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Homemade --- Breezy
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy --- Bayou Lass
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy --- Trailblazer
Meatballs in BBQ sauce --- chefann
Peas --- Roamer
Pie, with a dallop of ice cream... --- LiveLaughLove
Pie, Apple --- TeeOne
pie, Dutch apple --- Tam
Pie, pumpkin --- chefann
Pie, pumpkin --- Tam
Pie, Pumpkin w/whipped cream --- Trailblazer
Pie, Pumpkin and Praline Pecan --- Bayou Lass
Pies --- KYGramma
Pies, Various --- Breezy
Pork Sausage, sauerkraut and dumplings --- Trailblazer
Raw veggies and dip --- chefann
Real whipped cream, no cool whip --- Tam
Relish Tray --- Roamer
Relish tray (pickles, olives, etc.) --- chefann
Rolls --- Roamer
Rolls --- Trailblazer
Rolls --- TeeOne
Rolls, crescent --- Tam
Rolls, Dinner --- KYGramma
Rolls, Dinner --- Breezy
Salad --- LiveLaughLove
Salad, Fruit --- TeeOne
Salad, Greek --- Bayou Lass
Salad, Tossed --- Trailblazer
Shrimp cocktail --- chefann
Squash --- Tam
Stir fry veggies with sauce --- TeeOne
Stuffed celery --- KYGramma
Stuffed Cornish Hens or stuffed pork chops --- Bayou Lass
Stuffed mushrooms --- chefann
Stuffed mushrooms ( I make) --- LiveLaughLove
Stuffing --- Tam
Stuffing --- LiveLaughLove
Sweet Potato Casserole --- Roamer
Sweet Potato Casserole --- Bayou Lass
Sweet Potato Casserole --- Trailblazer
Sweet Potato Casserole --- TeeOne
Sweet potato casserole --- KYGramma
Turkey --- KYGramma
Turkey --- Breezy
Turkey --- TeeOne
Turkey --- Tam
Turkey and cranberry panini with gravy for dipping --- chefann
Turkey and Dressing --- Roamer
Turkey, Fried --- Trailblazer
Turkey, Roast and Stuffing --- Trailblazer
Turkey, Roasted /Gravy --- LiveLaughLove

[TeeOne]

PatC - THAT is funny!:67302:

My mom always had a relish tray, I don't think we really need one, or do we?

Oh and since we are talking about food (and I'm really happy about this), a Sonic Burger is opening 2 mintues from our house. This is only like the second one in MI and the other one is REALLY far from us.:francis:
I use to love Sonic when we lived in TX.

[PatC]

PatC - THAT is funny!:67302:

My mom always had a relish tray, I don't think we really need one, or do we?

Oh and since we are talking about food (and I'm really happy about this), a Sonic Burger is opening 2 mintues from our house. This is only like the second one in MI and the other one is REALLY far from us.:francis:
I use to love Sonic when we lived in TX.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!


Woohoo!!!! I love Sonic too. We have one here in Picayune... sometimes I have to make up an excuse for an errand on that side of town so I can grab me a Sonic burger and a cherry limeade with some tater tots. For some reason they don't have that hickory smoke sauce on their menu any more, but the last time I was there I asked for it on my burger and got it.

In 1978 (I think)... YEARS before my DH and I got together he was stationed at Ft. Bliss in El Paso and my Army Reserve unit went there for our "summer camp". I was good friends with his mother and she told me to look him up while I was out there. I did and he picked me up one day and we went to the Sonic there -- my introduction to Sonics -- for lunch, that was also the first time I'd ever had tater tots. LOL

[bambam]

omg!!! quit it!!! why did i read this thread???? now i'm sooooo hungry!!!!!!!!!

*will post my menu later...but it's much the same!! :)

[Pandabear]

I hate to sound like a crabby old lady, but I'm not looking forward to Thanksgiving AT ALL. For some reason my in laws (all of them) think it's my job to prepare and host every Thanksgiving dinner. I've already had calls this year from 2 sister in laws asking what time dinner will be served.:frustratedf:

Our house is bigger than the other family member's houses so they use that as an excuse to pile in here on us and spend the entire day. There's a total of 25 of "them", so I'm talking about masses of food to feed the crowd. Not only do I buy all the food, I cook all of it, serve all of it, and do all the clean up after. I'm also expected to have plastic bowls available for the rest of the (his) family to take home leftovers. One sil always brings 2 lemon ice box pies that it takes her about 5 minutes to prepare, and the other opens a can of fruit cocktail, chops up a banana in it and calls it fruit salad. That's her contribution to the meal. Their kids and grandkids bring nothing but themselves.

My mil is 81 years old, and in spite of the fact I'm slaving in the kitchen, either me or my DH are expected to fetch her in the morning, entertain her through the day and see that she gets home in the evening. I even fix her a plate since she's on a walker and serve it to her at the dinner table. I usually get to eat after everyone else if done, IF there's anything left. I've done this for the past 5 years and I tell ya, I've just about had it. If it weren't for wanting to provide a holiday meal for my DH and my son, I'd say forget it. Maybe I'm just too easy.:shrug1:

Oh, I forgot to tell you, I'm traveling on business on the Monday and Tuesday the week of Thanksgiving....when am I going to get everything done???

[nicky]

My MIL always does Thanksgiving, it's her favorite holiday. All of the vegtables except the potatoes and celery are grown in our garden. Here's what we usually have:

Fried Turkey's
Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffed celery
Coleslaw
Sweet potatoe casserole
Corn
Peas(purple hulled)
Green beans
Giblets and gravy
Dressing(2, one with onions and one without)
Rolls
Cornbread(grown and milled at their house)
Cranberry sauce
Apricot Salad
Sweet potatoe pies
Pecan pies
Pound Cake
Deviled eggs

I've probably left something out. Counting my inlaws, there will be 10 adults and 1, 18month old eating. She makes enough for us all to take home leftovers and enough for the guys to take with them on their first hunting trip of the year. We always go around the table and tell what we are thankful for. I think this year I'm most thankful that my nephew, his wife, and their baby are back in Alabama after being in the Marines. Now it gives us all a chance to do some spoiling and I don't have to worry about them being sent overseas anymore. Both have been in Okinawa and my nephew went to Iraq. And I'm thankful to have such a great family.

[nicky]

Starting next Wed. for the next 2 weeks, I will be on liquids (protein shakes, broths, etc) for 2 weeks until my surgery on 12/03/08.

Yall eat something for me on Thanksgiving. :0001:.



Oh no Texas, how awful! I'll eat extra for you! Hope Christmas is better for you!

[KYGramma]

I hate to sound like a crabby old lady, but I'm not looking forward to Thanksgiving AT ALL. For some reason my in laws (all of them) think it's my job to prepare and host every Thanksgiving dinner. I've already had calls this year from 2 sister in laws asking what time dinner will be served.:frustratedf:

Our house is bigger than the other family member's houses so they use that as an excuse to pile in here on us and spend the entire day. There's a total of 25 of "them", so I'm talking about masses of food to feed the crowd. Not only do I buy all the food, I cook all of it, serve all of it, and do all the clean up after. I'm also expected to have plastic bowls available for the rest of the (his) family to take home leftovers. One sil always brings 2 lemon ice box pies that it takes her about 5 minutes to prepare, and the other opens a can of fruit cocktail, chops up a banana in it and calls it fruit salad. That's her contribution to the meal. Their kids and grandkids bring nothing but themselves.

My mil is 81 years old, and in spite of the fact I'm slaving in the kitchen, either me or my DH are expected to fetch her in the morning, entertain her through the day and see that she gets home in the evening. I even fix her a plate since she's on a walker and serve it to her at the dinner table. I usually get to eat after everyone else if done, IF there's anything left. I've done this for the past 5 years and I tell ya, I've just about had it. If it weren't for wanting to provide a holiday meal for my DH and my son, I'd say forget it. Maybe I'm just too easy.:shrug1:

Oh, I forgot to tell you, I'm traveling on business on the Monday and Tuesday the week of Thanksgiving....when am I going to get everything done???

Panda, That used to be me. Now, they all bring something...I still do most of it, but at least not all. When "they" call, say, 2:00 (or whatever) what do you want to bring? Oh, yeah, and can you pick up MIL on your way?:shrug1:

But, they dont even help you clean up? shame shame......ask them to.....I know harder than it sounds......

[TeeOne]

I hate to sound like a crabby old lady, but I'm not looking forward to Thanksgiving AT ALL. For some reason my in laws (all of them) think it's my job to prepare and host every Thanksgiving dinner. I've already had calls this year from 2 sister in laws asking what time dinner will be served.:frustratedf:

Our house is bigger than the other family member's houses so they use that as an excuse to pile in here on us and spend the entire day. There's a total of 25 of "them", so I'm talking about masses of food to feed the crowd. Not only do I buy all the food, I cook all of it, serve all of it, and do all the clean up after. I'm also expected to have plastic bowls available for the rest of the (his) family to take home leftovers. One sil always brings 2 lemon ice box pies that it takes her about 5 minutes to prepare, and the other opens a can of fruit cocktail, chops up a banana in it and calls it fruit salad. That's her contribution to the meal. Their kids and grandkids bring nothing but themselves.

My mil is 81 years old, and in spite of the fact I'm slaving in the kitchen, either me or my DH are expected to fetch her in the morning, entertain her through the day and see that she gets home in the evening. I even fix her a plate since she's on a walker and serve it to her at the dinner table. I usually get to eat after everyone else if done, IF there's anything left. I've done this for the past 5 years and I tell ya, I've just about had it. If it weren't for wanting to provide a holiday meal for my DH and my son, I'd say forget it. Maybe I'm just too easy.:shrug1:

Oh, I forgot to tell you, I'm traveling on business on the Monday and Tuesday the week of Thanksgiving....when am I going to get everything done???

Panda, Since your traveling on business Monday and Tuesday, this is the perfect year to make the change. Tell them you won't have time to buy, prepare and get everything ready for Thanksgiving and you really need them to pitch in and help. You feed so many of 'them' if they all brought one thing (something decent) your load would be so much lighter.
Actually I can't believe grown adults come empty handed and expect you to do ALL that, it's crazy!
Your only other option, to lighten your load, is to fix a really bad, light meal. Like frozen turkey dinners - for everyone.....:67302:

Note: "and the other opens a can of fruit cocktail, chops up a banana in it and calls it fruit salad." Priceless!

[Breezy]

I hate to sound like a crabby old lady, but I'm not looking forward to Thanksgiving AT ALL. For some reason my in laws (all of them) think it's my job to prepare and host every Thanksgiving dinner. I've already had calls this year from 2 sister in laws asking what time dinner will be served.:frustratedf:

Our house is bigger than the other family member's houses so they use that as an excuse to pile in here on us and spend the entire day. There's a total of 25 of "them", so I'm talking about masses of food to feed the crowd. Not only do I buy all the food, I cook all of it, serve all of it, and do all the clean up after. I'm also expected to have plastic bowls available for the rest of the (his) family to take home leftovers. One sil always brings 2 lemon ice box pies that it takes her about 5 minutes to prepare, and the other opens a can of fruit cocktail, chops up a banana in it and calls it fruit salad. That's her contribution to the meal. Their kids and grandkids bring nothing but themselves.

My mil is 81 years old, and in spite of the fact I'm slaving in the kitchen, either me or my DH are expected to fetch her in the morning, entertain her through the day and see that she gets home in the evening. I even fix her a plate since she's on a walker and serve it to her at the dinner table. I usually get to eat after everyone else if done, IF there's anything left. I've done this for the past 5 years and I tell ya, I've just about had it. If it weren't for wanting to provide a holiday meal for my DH and my son, I'd say forget it. Maybe I'm just too easy.:shrug1:

Oh, I forgot to tell you, I'm traveling on business on the Monday and Tuesday the week of Thanksgiving....when am I going to get everything done???

Panda, If I were you I would tell everyone to bring a dish. Tell them you will do the Turkey and dressing (if you choose)....have one bring the greenbean casserole, someone else can bring pies, another mashed potatoes...etc.

Orrrrrrr, I know certain restraunts do Thanksgiving Buffets/Dinners and you can just tell everyone that the family will be dinnning out for the family Thanksgiving Dinner.....this way you have no cleanup, no cooking, stress free...and best of all everyone pays for their own!

Orrrrr, I'm not sure if you have one in your area, but, here we have several local grocery stores that you can place your Thanksgiving Dinner order through and they will cook it all for you. I know here, for 59.99 you get a baked Turkey, 2-3 lbs. dressing, 2-3 lbs green bean casserole, sweet potatoe casserole, 2 pies and broccolli casserole along with dinner rolls.

If i were you, I would definately consider one of those options..if they aren't happy with it....oh well.

=)

[Claudia]

We are going to my father & his wife's house. She is retarded and can't cook. Should be fabulous. :rolleyes: If I didn't adore my dad so much, there's no way on God's green Earth I'd choose to eat there.

What I'll be missing out on... dinner at Mom's. Real Italian food. Homemade spinach & cheese ravioli or lasagna, fried bread, salad, tiramisu for desert.

We only go to Dad's every few years, so I guess I can suffer through it. As long as his wife doesn't sit across from me & spit food on me while she's trying to talk with her mouth full. :puke: It's always a mad dash to the table & a fight over the chair that's furthest away from where she is sitting.

[TeeOne]

We are going to my father & his wife's house. She is retarded and can't cook. Should be fabulous. :rolleyes: If I didn't adore my dad so much, there's no way on God's green Earth I'd choose to eat there.

What I'll be missing out on... dinner at Mom's. Real Italian food. Homemade spinach & cheese ravioli or lasagna, fried bread, salad, tiramisu for desert.

We only go to Dad's every few years, so I guess I can suffer through it. As long as his wife doesn't sit across from me & spit food on me while she's trying to talk with her mouth full. :puke: It's always a mad dash to the table & a fight over the chair that's furthest away from where she is sitting.

Cee - Sound's like your really love your mil :67302: Should we start a MIL thread?
I don't care for dinner at my mil's either. She just can't cook like my mom does. That's why I'm so glad we go to her house the day after Thanksgiving.:happy0158:

[Claudia]

Cee - Sound's like your really love your mil :67302: Should we start a MIL thread?
I don't care for dinner at my mil's either. She just can't cook like my mom does. That's why I'm so glad we go to her house the day after Thanksgiving.:happy0158:

Not the mother in law - the beast my dad married after he left my mother. She is a complete idiot. :0001:

[PatC]

We are going to my father & his wife's house. She is retarded and can't cook. Should be fabulous. :rolleyes: If I didn't adore my dad so much, there's no way on God's green Earth I'd choose to eat there.

What I'll be missing out on... dinner at Mom's. Real Italian food. Homemade spinach & cheese ravioli or lasagna, fried bread, salad, tiramisu for desert.

We only go to Dad's every few years, so I guess I can suffer through it. As long as his wife doesn't sit across from me & spit food on me while she's trying to talk with her mouth full. :puke: It's always a mad dash to the table & a fight over the chair that's furthest away from where she is sitting.

Panda, Since your traveling on business Monday and Tuesday, this is the perfect year to make the change. Tell them you won't have time to buy, prepare and get everything ready for Thanksgiving and you really need them to pitch in and help. You feed so many of 'them' if they all brought one thing (something decent) your load would be so much lighter.
Actually I can't believe grown adults come empty handed and expect you to do ALL that, it's crazy!
Your only other option, to lighten your load, is to fix a really bad, light meal. Like frozen turkey dinners - for everyone.....:67302:

Note: "and the other opens a can of fruit cocktail, chops up a banana in it and calls it fruit salad." Priceless!

Panda, If I were you I would tell everyone to bring a dish. Tell them you will do the Turkey and dressing (if you choose)....have one bring the greenbean casserole, someone else can bring pies, another mashed potatoes...etc.

Orrrrrrr, I know certain restraunts do Thanksgiving Buffets/Dinners and you can just tell everyone that the family will be dinnning out for the family Thanksgiving Dinner.....this way you have no cleanup, no cooking, stress free...and best of all everyone pays for their own!

Orrrrr, I'm not sure if you have one in your area, but, here we have several local grocery stores that you can place your Thanksgiving Dinner order through and they will cook it all for you. I know here, for 59.99 you get a baked Turkey, 2-3 lbs. dressing, 2-3 lbs green bean casserole, sweet potatoe casserole, 2 pies and broccolli casserole along with dinner rolls.

If i were you, I would definately consider one of those options..if they aren't happy with it....oh well.

=)


I was thinking along the lines both of you were.

Panda.... this IS the perfect year!!! work gives you the excuse to set a president for a NEW "tradition"

YOU pick out what part of the "traditional" recipe you can handle with your travel schedule then notify.... email, phone, mail... the other families that ... with your work schedule this year you will only be able to provide the facility for everyone pluse XYZ food. the proceed to give each of them an assignment for what they're to provide.


Uncle x and Aunt y -- The Mac N Cheese and Green beans casserole
Cousin Q and Wife - Sweet potatoe casserole and Mashed Potatoes
Uncle J. -- Dinner Rolls and Cranberry sauce

etc.

Then end the message with, something like:

" I really appreciate you all helping out like this. My assignments are not set in concrete, only my best guess at what would be appropriate. If you have a problem with whatever I've assigned you please contact one of the others on the list and work out a swap! After all, the main thing is to get together and enjoy each other on this holiday.

I'm sure whatever food shows up, no one will go home hungry. I look forward to seeing everyone for Thanksgiving Day.

See you then."

[PatC]

My MIL always does Thanksgiving, it's her favorite holiday. All of the vegtables except the potatoes and celery are grown in our garden. Here's what we usually have:

Fried Turkey's
Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffed celery
Coleslaw
Sweet potatoe casserole
Corn
Peas(purple hulled)
Green beans
Giblets and gravy
Dressing(2, one with onions and one without)
Rolls
Cornbread(grown and milled at their house)
Cranberry sauce
Apricot Salad
Sweet potatoe pies
Pecan pies
Pound Cake
Deviled eggs

I've probably left something out. Counting my inlaws, there will be 10 adults and 1, 18month old eating. She makes enough for us all to take home leftovers and enough for the guys to take with them on their first hunting trip of the year. We always go around the table and tell what we are thankful for. I think this year I'm most thankful that my nephew, his wife, and their baby are back in Alabama after being in the Marines. Now it gives us all a chance to do some spoiling and I don't have to worry about them being sent overseas anymore. Both have been in Okinawa and my nephew went to Iraq. And I'm thankful to have such a great family.

Sounds like a great family, nicky. Give your nephew and wife a hug and a salute from your "AuntPatC".

[PatC]

Starting next Wed. for the next 2 weeks, I will be on liquids (protein shakes, broths, etc) for 2 weeks until my surgery on 12/03/08.

Yall eat something for me on Thanksgiving. :0001:.

Yeah, that stinks. And I can't imagine that a turkey smoothie would taste that good. :puke:

I'll take one for the team and have an extra helping for you. (Not that I ever need an excuse to eat another helping on Thanksgiving.)

I'll help you out on that one chefann....:happy0158:

[gramvof14]

We are going to my oldest sons house this year.
Turkey
stuffing
mashed potatoes
gravy
squash
green bean casserole
creamed carrots ( I make)
creamed onions ( I make)
cranberry sauce
Chocolate cream pie (I make all the pie's)
banana cream pie
apple pie
pumpkin pie
Then we all help clean up. A good time was had by all.:love0085:

[PatC]

We are going to my oldest sons house this year.
Turkey
stuffing
mashed potatoes
gravy
squash
green bean casserole
creamed carrots ( I make)
creamed onions ( I make)
cranberry sauce
Chocolate cream pie (I make all the pie's)
banana cream pie
apple pie
pumpkin pie
Then we all help clean up. A good time was had by all.:love0085:

Sounds good .... especially the pies. I can bake a cake with the best of them but I'm not so good a pies. My maternal grandmother (her name was Claudia) made WONDERFUL meringue pies. The meringue stood 2 inches tall and would brown beautifully.... and never separate from the crust or "sweat". If I'd know how hard that is to do I'd have asked her to show me how she did it.

Just another example of "We get too soon old and too late smart.'

[PatC]

I've been studying the list(s) and I have some questions.

Gramvof14 - How do you make creamed onions and creamed carrots?


LiveLaughLove - How do you make a green bean salad?


nicky - same question but an apricot salad?


KYGramma - for you it's your Candy apple salad?


(has everybody figured out I don't do many salads? )


Bayou Lass - How is a Praline Pecan Pie different from just plain ol' Pecan Pie?


With all of your help, I'm probably gonna have a BUNCH of surprises for everybody Thanksgiving day. :happy0158:

[chefann]

Oh and since we are talking about food (and I'm really happy about this), a Sonic Burger is opening 2 mintues from our house. This is only like the second one in MI and the other one is REALLY far from us.:francis:
I use to love Sonic when we lived in TX.

OK- where's the new one opening up? I see (or saw, since Comcast figured out we were getting more channels than we were supposed to and cut off half our cable) Sonic commercials all the time and want to go. But I'm not driving to Southgate just for a burger and shake.

[gramvof14]

Hi Pat both are very easy.
Creamed carrots
peel carrots and slice them up in small pieces and boil them till tender.
in small sauce pan melt 2 tbl. spoons butter add 2 or 3 tbl spoons of flour till smooth slowly add a cup of milk and stir till thickened add salt and pepper, mix it in the drained carrots.
creamed Onions
peel onions I usually do 10pds or 15pds depending how many people cut in quarters and boil till nice and soft add salt and pepper. drain well and add a stick of butter or 2 sticks if 15 pds, add light cream. yummy
It sounds like a lot of onions but they melt down when boiled.
enjoy. gramv

[PatC]

Hi Pat both are very easy.
Creamed carrots
peel carrots and slice them up in small pieces and boil them till tender.
in small sauce pan melt 2 tbl. spoons butter add 2 or 3 tbl spoons of flour till smooth slowly add a cup of milk and stir till thickened add salt and pepper, mix it in the drained carrots.
creamed Onions
peel onions I usually do 10pds or 15pds depending how many people cut in quarters and boil till nice and soft add salt and pepper. drain well and add a stick of butter or 2 sticks if 15 pds, add light cream. yummy
It sounds like a lot of onions but they melt down when boiled.
enjoy. gramv

Are you saying 10 to 15 POUNDS OF ONIONS? Wow! I like onions but .... I guess I can start small the first time out though.

Thanks for the info.:friends3:

[janicelee]

Well I have to work Thanksgiving Day. I knew there had to be a catch to that last promotion, I get stuck working the holiday. Myself a handful of other IT people have to go in on Thanksgiving. The company says they are catering a nice dinner for us, but I'm planning on baking some cookies, or maybe a coffee cake or something so that we have a little something that is homemade to enjoy while we are working. I've got a recipe for pumpkin cookies, and and one for cranberry scones, so maybe I'll try those, that way I get at least get in a couple of the major Thanksgiving food groups. :smile:

[PatC]

Well I have to work Thanksgiving Day. I knew there had to be a catch to that last promotion, I get stuck working the holiday. Myself a handful of other IT people have to go in on Thanksgiving. The company says they are catering a nice dinner for us, but I'm planning on baking some cookies, or maybe a coffee cake or something so that we have a little something that is homemade to enjoy while we are working. I've got a recipe for pumpkin cookies, and and one for cranberry scones, so maybe I'll try those, that way I get at least get in a couple of the major Thanksgiving food groups. :smile:

That's a bummer to have to work, but nice of you to take in something "homemade" for everyone. It's nice of your company to cater y'all a dinner too. I can't see the company I worked for ever doing that. :67302:

[Trailblazer]

I find it interesting how much alike we all are and I guess we're from all over the country.

TB, what all goes in your broccoli casserole?

BTW, I'm adding the Hot Apple Dumplings to our meal this year! :kissyface4:

Pat I don't make the casserole..I just bring the cheesecake..My DIL makes it...And yeah...no matter where we live...we seem to all make similar foods...

I may even bring the Hot Apple Dumplings to dinner along with the Cheesecake...

[Trailblazer]

Well I have to work Thanksgiving Day. I knew there had to be a catch to that last promotion, I get stuck working the holiday. Myself a handful of other IT people have to go in on Thanksgiving. The company says they are catering a nice dinner for us, but I'm planning on baking some cookies, or maybe a coffee cake or something so that we have a little something that is homemade to enjoy while we are working. I've got a recipe for pumpkin cookies, and and one for cranberry scones, so maybe I'll try those, that way I get at least get in a couple of the major Thanksgiving food groups. :smile:


Hi Janicellee ...Could you share your pumpikin cookies??? Do you frost them???

[janicelee]

Hi Janicellee ...Could you share your pumpikin cookies??? Do you frost them???

Not a problem here it is I think it might have come from All recipes.com originally. If my computer ever breaks down I'll likely starve because I keep all my recipes on my computer anymore. :smile:

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. Add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. Mix in dry ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
4. To Make Glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

For the glaze, I generally use maple extract instead of the vanilla or sometimes just add a sprinkle of cinnamon.

[Trailblazer]

Not a problem here it is I think it might have come from All recipes.com originally. If my computer ever breaks down I'll likely starve because I keep all my recipes on my computer anymore. :smile:

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. Add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. Mix in dry ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
4. To Make Glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.

For the glaze, I generally use maple extract instead of the vanilla or sometimes just add a sprinkle of cinnamon.


Thanks sounds yummy...Gonna try these and with the maple extract...

[janicelee]

Trailblazer, you are very welcome. Maple extract is my secret in a number of of recipes, I love the taste of maple and often use it instead of vanilla extract in such things as oatmeal raisin cookies, and in icing for chocolate cake.

[PatC]

Pat I don't make the casserole..I just bring the cheesecake..My DIL makes it...And yeah...no matter where we live...we seem to all make similar foods...

I may even bring the Hot Apple Dumplings to dinner along with the Cheesecake...

Oh, TB , I just READ Hot Apple Dumplings and started to drool. :67302:

[PatC]

Trailblazer, you are very welcome. Maple extract is my secret in a number of of recipes, I love the taste of maple and often use it instead of vanilla extract in such things as oatmeal raisin cookies, and in icing for chocolate cake.

Gee, I thought I had about every kind of extract there is, but I don't think I've ever seen maple extract. I need to look for that! Thanks. I bet you could put a dash of that in a cream cheese frosting and it'd be yummy!

[janicelee]

Gee, I thought I had about every kind of extract there is, but I don't think I've ever seen maple extract. I need to look for that! Thanks. I bet you could put a dash of that in a cream cheese frosting and it'd be yummy!

I know the local Kroger's I shop at has it, and since I live in a fairly small community I'm thinking maple extract isn't that hard to find. Of course it could be they stock it because I'm the only person in the world who is buying it. But seriously it works so well in so many things I'm amazed it isn't a big seller. It works really well in spice cakes or carrot cakes or apple pies. Pretty much anytime I use a cream cheese frosting I substitute it for vanilla extract.

[PatC]

I know the local Kroger's I shop at has it, and since I live in a fairly small community I'm thinking maple extract isn't that hard to find. Of course it could be they stock it because I'm the only person in the world who is buying it. But seriously it works so well in so many things I'm amazed it isn't a big seller. It works really well in spice cakes or carrot cakes or apple pies. Pretty much anytime I use a cream cheese frosting I substitute it for vanilla extract.

Nah, it's probably just me and I've over looked it -- or couldn't see it. The store I use most of the time has all the extracts on a top shelf. :francis:


:girl_haha:


I'm going shopping shortly, I'm gonna look for it -- and maybe have to get someone to hand it to me. LOL

[PatC]

I know the local Kroger's I shop at has it, and since I live in a fairly small community I'm thinking maple extract isn't that hard to find. Of course it could be they stock it because I'm the only person in the world who is buying it. But seriously it works so well in so many things I'm amazed it isn't a big seller. It works really well in spice cakes or carrot cakes or apple pies. Pretty much anytime I use a cream cheese frosting I substitute it for vanilla extract.

Nah, it's probably just me and I've over looked it -- or couldn't see it. The store I use most of the time has all the extracts on a top shelf. :francis:

:girl_haha:

I'm going shopping shortly, I'm gonna look for it -- and maybe have to get someone to hand it to me. LOL


I found it!! For some reason the box is completely different from all the other extracts up there... (:doh: duh! it's a different brand - so naturally it's a different box.) I bought some.... now what SHALL I use it in. :g:

I think I'll just put a bit in my pancake batter in the morning. :happy0158:

[chefann]

I can't remember if I posted this already...

My mom asked me to make this for Thanksgiving. I got the "recipe" from the first issue of Food Network magazine (shameless plug: it's a great magazine. Pick it up if you see it near you.).

Into 1 quart of fresh apple cider add 1/2 pound of peeled, thinly sliced fresh ginger. Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice, mixed with ginger ale. To make an adult beverage, serve over ice with brandy and club soda.

[janicelee]

I found it!! For some reason the box is completely different from all the other extracts up there... (:doh: duh! it's a different brand - so naturally it's a different box.) I bought some.... now what SHALL I use it in. :g:

I think I'll just put a bit in my pancake batter in the morning. :happy0158:

Glad to hear it, I was afraid I was going to have to send you a care package. :smile:

Let me know how you like it.

[PatC]

Glad to hear it, I was afraid I was going to have to send you a care package. :smile:

Let me know how you like it.

:67302: Thanks for the offer though. :kissyface4:

[Breezy]

I can't remember if I posted this already...

My mom asked me to make this for Thanksgiving. I got the "recipe" from the first issue of Food Network magazine (shameless plug: it's a great magazine. Pick it up if you see it near you.).

Into 1 quart of fresh apple cider add 1/2 pound of peeled, thinly sliced fresh ginger. Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice, mixed with ginger ale. To make an adult beverage, serve over ice with brandy and club soda.

Well, since we are on the subject of adult beverages------
I just HAD to share this:

How to cook a turkey

Step 1: Go buy a turkey
Step 2: Take a drink of whiskey (scotch)
Step 3: Put turkey in the oven
Step 4: Take another 2 drinks of whiskey
Step 5: Set the degree at 375 ovens
Step 6: Take 3 more whiskeys of drink
Step 7: Turn oven the on
Step 8: Take 4 whisks of drinky
Step 9: Turk the bastey
Step 10: Whiskey another bottle of get
Step 11: Stick a turkey in the thermometer
Step 12: Glass yourself a pour of whiskey
Step 13: Bake the whiskey for 4 hours
Step 17: Take the oven out of the turkey
Step 15: Take the oven out of the turkey
Step 16: Floor the turkey up off of the pick
Step 17: Turk the carvey
Step 18: Get yourself another scottle of botch
Step 18: Tet the sable and pour yourself a glass of turkey
Step 20: Bless the saying, pass and eat out

[chefann]

*giggle* That reminds me of the rum cake recipe that gets passed around before Christmas every year.

[Bayou Lass]

Bayou Lass - How is a Praline Pecan Pie different from just plain ol' Pecan Pie?

Ooops I made a boo-boo. It's not praline pecan pie - it's praline PUMPKIN pie. You put the praline mixture on the bottom and the pumpkin mixture on top of that, sprinkled with pecans and brown sugar. Want the recipe?

[Roamer]

There will be no Thanksgiving at my house if I don't drag my sorry butt to the grocery store before all the good turkeys are gone. :groan:

[PatC]

Bayou Lass - How is a Praline Pecan Pie different from just plain ol' Pecan Pie?

Ooops I made a boo-boo. It's not praline pecan pie - it's praline PUMPKIN pie. You put the praline mixture on the bottom and the pumpkin mixture on top of that, sprinkled with pecans and brown sugar. Want the recipe?

YES!



need you really ask? :girl_haha:

[Claudia]

YES!



need you really ask? :girl_haha:

I second that! It sounds delish!!!

[TeeOne]

Okay, you guys are making me hungry.
This year Thanksgiving is at our new house. And here's the menu, which is pretty normal for our family (no matter who has it).
Turkey
Dressing (my mom makes it - cornbread)
Mashed Potatoes - Gravy
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mac and Cheese
Stir fry veggies with sauce
Brocolli and cheese topping
Cranberries
Deviled eggs
Rolls
Fruit Salad
Apple pie
Chocolate Cake

Okay, our menu keeps getting bigger. I didn't mention that we get a farm fresh turkey from a local farm.
Here's the add on's so far (and they need to stop)..lol

Meatloaf
Corn
Pumpkin custard pie

[Grande]

Okay, our menu keeps getting bigger. I didn't mention that we get a farm fresh turkey from a local farm.
Here's the add on's so far (and they need to stop)..lol

Meatloaf
Corn
Pumpkin custard pie

Keep em' comin TeeOne.

I'm salivating as we speak...

[Bayou Lass]

There will be no Thanksgiving at my house if I don't drag my sorry butt to the grocery store before all the good turkeys are gone. :groan:


I'll send you one sweeheart!:kissyface4:

[Bayou Lass]

Pat and Claudia - I posted the praline pumpkin pie recipe on the desserts only thread.

[PatC]

Okay, our menu keeps getting bigger. I didn't mention that we get a farm fresh turkey from a local farm.
Here's the add on's so far (and they need to stop)..lol

Meatloaf
Corn
Pumpkin custard pie

PLEASE tell me you get that "farm fresh turkey" already cleaned and dressed.

WHO wants Meatloaf at Thanksgiving? :shrug1:

To each his own, I guess. My SIL always gets home made chili at her grandmothers. :smiley_aasg:

[PatC]

Pat and Claudia - I posted the praline pumpkin pie recipe on the desserts only thread.

> > > > > > > :a1chic: On my way====

[chefann]

TeeOne- did you get your turkey from the farm in Livonia?

I didn't even know that was there until my Mom mentioned it last week and I googled it. mmm... fresh!

There's a dinner theater near Marshall that's on a working turkey farm. Dinners are turkey, of course. :) We took my dad there for his 50th b'day and it was a total hoot.

[KYGramma]

I've been studying the list(s) and I have some questions.

Gramvof14 - How do you make creamed onions and creamed carrots?


LiveLaughLove - How do you make a green bean salad?


nicky - same question but an apricot salad?


KYGramma - for you it's your Candy apple salad?


(has everybody figured out I don't do many salads? )


Bayou Lass - How is a Praline Pecan Pie different from just plain ol' Pecan Pie?


With all of your help, I'm probably gonna have a BUNCH of surprises for everybody Thanksgiving day. :happy0158:

Candy Apple Salad...soooo yummy!

1 box lemon jello
1/2 c sugar
1 small can pineapple tidbits
1/2 c peanuts
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
1 cups apples cubed (I used Jonathan)
1/2 c diced celery

Mix jello, sugar pineapple together in saucepan heating medium. Cut up cream cheese and mix with jello mixture until melted. Let cool a little.

Mix above mixture with remaing ingredients and refrigerate until set.

Really easing and Yummy!

[PatC]

Candy Apple Salad...soooo yummy!

1 box lemon jello
1/2 c sugar
1 small can pineapple tidbits
1/2 c peanuts
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
1 cups apples cubed (I used Jonathan)
1/2 c diced celery

Mix jello, sugar pineapple together in saucepan heating medium. Cut up cream cheese and mix with jello mixture until melted. Let cool a little.

Mix above mixture with remaing ingredients and refrigerate until set.

Really easing and Yummy!


Hmmm

pineapple - check
cream cheese - check
celery - check
sugar - check
apple - check (Granny Smith tho')

Now to check pantry for some lemon jello and I'm ready to go.

[emmeblu]

Everyone's dinner so delicious!

Roasted Turkey (prepared by The Fresh Market)
I will prepare:
Dressing
Dumplings
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with butter, Cinnamon & marshmallow top
Squash Casserole
Green Bean Casserole
Cranberry Sauce
Rolls w/butter
Haven't decided on a desert yet.

I will bake a small fat hen for my dressing and dumplings. The hen will then be used for Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken Salad to take to my MIL.

[Claudia]

Everyone's dinner so delicious!

Roasted Turkey (prepared by The Fresh Market)
I will prepare:
Dressing
Dumplings
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with butter, Cinnamon & marshmallow top
Squash Casserole
Green Bean Casserole
Cranberry Sauce
Rolls w/butter
Haven't decided on a desert yet.

I will bake a small fat hen for my dressing and dumplings. The hen will then be used for Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken Salad to take to my MIL.


Emme.... the Fresh Market?? Is that the same Fresh Market we have here? I don't know where you are, so I have no idea, but we have a Fresh Market that has the BEST food anywhere. Their steaks are incredible& the produce is gorgeous & OMG, the bakery!!! The pecan bars.... soooooo good. I'm stopping by there T'giving morning to grab some to take to my dad's. At least that way, I know we'll have one good thing to eat at his house. :girl_haha:

[TeeOne]

TeeOne- did you get your turkey from the farm in Livonia?

I didn't even know that was there until my Mom mentioned it last week and I googled it. mmm... fresh!

There's a dinner theater near Marshall that's on a working turkey farm. Dinners are turkey, of course. :) We took my dad there for his 50th b'day and it was a total hoot.

No, we live the Port Huran way, we get the turkey from Brown City, cleaned and ready to go.
Two of our dinner guests (lol niece & husband) are now only coming for dessert. That works fine. We should have a lot of leftovers, we can take those to husband's side of family, we celebrate Friday with them.

The meatloaf is for my son, he doesn't like turkey.:shrug1:

[KYGramma]

Hmmm

pineapple - check
cream cheese - check
celery - check
sugar - check
apple - check (Granny Smith tho')

Now to check pantry for some lemon jello and I'm ready to go.

Any kind of apple works. The friend who gave it to me used green ones, I changed it to red because I had been to the orchard and had 10 lbs....:happy0158:

[lost indie]

carrot flowers....I am going to try making these...

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/playing-with-your-food-how-to-make-carrot-flowers-069679

[maryhaze]

i always make way too much food. waaaaaay too much. we got a 23# turkey which i'm gonna brine, 13# Honeybaked ham, mashed taters, roasty taters, corn, succotash, stuffing, cranberry sauce, broccoli with cheese, brussell sprouts, plus desserts, appies & a cheese plate. all this for me, dh, 2 kids, maybe my foster/stalker, me ex-husband, my vet & his partner. oh well, leftovers are good.

[janicelee]

i always make way too much food. waaaaaay too much. we got a 23# turkey which i'm gonna brine, 13# Honeybaked ham, mashed taters, roasty taters, corn, succotash, stuffing, cranberry sauce, broccoli with cheese, brussell sprouts, plus desserts, appies & a cheese plate. all this for me, dh, 2 kids, maybe my foster/stalker, me ex-husband, my vet & his partner. oh well, leftovers are good.

Add one more, I'll be over right after work.:happy0158:

[maryhaze]

works for me! that's why my vet usually spends the holidays with us. he's on call & we feed him & his partner. those boys loooove my dilly beans, so they'll be on the menu too! & if i have a critter emergency, he's already here:happy0158:

[janicelee]

works for me! that's why my vet usually spends the holidays with us. he's on call & we feed him & his partner. those boys loooove my dilly beans, so they'll be on the menu too! & if i have a critter emergency, he's already here:happy0158:

Dilly beans, I don't know what they are but they sound good, care to share a recipe?

I'll be spending thanksgiving day riding herd on the IT department at work. Me and 5 young men all young enough to be sons. My plan is to bribe them with homemade goodies all day so they will actually mind the computer system instead of playing video games, downloading porn, and updating their face book pages, it's not that I object to any of these activities it's just that I want to do my Xmas shopping on line that day so somebody has to actually do the work while I'm goofing off on company time, and hey I'm older and out rank them so if anyone in that office is going to be goofing off at double time and a half it's going to be me. :happy0158:

[SaberGal]

Anyone have suggestions for a mediocre cook who will be making her first go at a Thanksgiving meal all by herself?? I should mention, that even growing up in a traditional family, we never had turkey on Thanksgiving. DH and I are married for 9 years and this is our first official Thanksgiving 'alone' - no family or friends....

I'm kinda freakin out so any recipes or suggestions will be greatly appreciated - not sold on trying to do a turkey. It's me, hubby and two doggies for the scraps....

[janicelee]

Anyone have suggestions for a mediocre cook who will be making her first go at a Thanksgiving meal all by herself?? I should mention, that even growing up in a traditional family, we never had turkey on Thanksgiving. DH and I are married for 9 years and this is our first official Thanksgiving 'alone' - no family or friends....

I'm kinda freakin out so any recipes or suggestions will be greatly appreciated - not sold on trying to do a turkey. It's me, hubby and two doggies for the scraps....

No need to panic, let's think for a minute. I don't think there is a law that says it has to be turkey. Why not a small ham? Ham is pretty much bulletproof when it comes to cooking and there are a million things to do with the leftovers.

You do need to do something out of the ordinary though, since it is Thanksgiving. I've got an outrageously simple beer bread recipe that would work. I've been making it for close to 30 years and haven't been able to mess it up even when I had been sampling the beer before baking. :smile: Plus you get that wonderful aroma of baking bread, and who doesn't love a loaf of homemade bread fresh from the oven with a meal? It makes any meal seem like you've been fussing in the kitchen all day.

Beer Bread

3 cups self-rising flour

3 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

12oz. beer

Directions: put 3 cups of flour into a mixing bowl, add the sugar, and add the salt. Take a spoon and mix the salt and the sugar into the flour. You want the flour to be mixed a little bit to let some air in to it. Pour the 12oz can or bottle of beer into the flour mixture (any brand of beer works) mix until it forms a dough. put the dough into a greased loaf pan, and bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees for an hour. Once you take it out of the oven let it cool for 15 minutes before taking it out of the loaf pan. It can be served either hot or at room temperature.

Notes: any brand of beer works. You will get a different flavor depending on the kind of beer you use. A dark beer will give you a more intense flavor, flavored beers will of course give you the taste of whatever additive is in the original beer. You can also use this recipe as a platform for many different kinds of beer. Herbed, bread, garlic bread and cheese bread can all be made using this basic recipe.

[maryhaze]

Dilly beans, I don't know what they are but they sound good, care to share a recipe?

I'll be spending thanksgiving day riding herd on the IT department at work. Me and 5 young men all young enough to be sons. My plan is to bribe them with homemade goodies all day so they will actually mind the computer system instead of playing video games, downloading porn, and updating their face book pages, it's not that I object to any of these activities it's just that I want to do my Xmas shopping on line that day so somebody has to actually do the work while I'm goofing off on company time, and hey I'm older and out rank them so if anyone in that office is going to be goofing off at double time and a half it's going to be me. :happy0158:

i'll gladly give my recipe, but they are pickled so won't be ready for t-day. they get better the longer they sit. i blanche a mess of greens beans. put a clove of garlic, 1/2t cayenne & some dill into cleaned canning jars. use more for quart jars. boil together equal parts of cider vinegar & water. i usually use 2 1/2 cups of each & 1/2 cup of pickling salt. after you pack the beans in the jars, add the liquid & can as usual. boy, i really suck at giving recipes, don't i???:104511: for me!

[chambord]

I hate to sound like a crabby old lady, but I'm not looking forward to Thanksgiving AT ALL. For some reason my in laws (all of them) think it's my job to prepare and host every Thanksgiving dinner. I've already had calls this year from 2 sister in laws asking what time dinner will be served.:frustratedf:

Our house is bigger than the other family member's houses so they use that as an excuse to pile in here on us and spend the entire day. There's a total of 25 of "them", so I'm talking about masses of food to feed the crowd. Not only do I buy all the food, I cook all of it, serve all of it, and do all the clean up after. I'm also expected to have plastic bowls available for the rest of the (his) family to take home leftovers. One sil always brings 2 lemon ice box pies that it takes her about 5 minutes to prepare, and the other opens a can of fruit cocktail, chops up a banana in it and calls it fruit salad. That's her contribution to the meal. Their kids and grandkids bring nothing but themselves.

My mil is 81 years old, and in spite of the fact I'm slaving in the kitchen, either me or my DH are expected to fetch her in the morning, entertain her through the day and see that she gets home in the evening. I even fix her a plate since she's on a walker and serve it to her at the dinner table. I usually get to eat after everyone else if done, IF there's anything left. I've done this for the past 5 years and I tell ya, I've just about had it. If it weren't for wanting to provide a holiday meal for my DH and my son, I'd say forget it. Maybe I'm just too easy.:shrug1:

Oh, I forgot to tell you, I'm traveling on business on the Monday and Tuesday the week of Thanksgiving....when am I going to get everything done???

Oh gosh Panda.. I feel so bad for you. Why don't you suggust going out to a resturant. I bet most of them would disappear. LOL

[mollybrown]

We are having a very non-traditional Thankgiving Dinner.........






















We made Reservations :67302:

[KYGramma]

We are having a very non-traditional Thankgiving Dinner......













We made Reservations :67302:

sounds good to me....

[Tam5115]

Anyone have suggestions for a mediocre cook who will be making her first go at a Thanksgiving meal all by herself?? I should mention, that even growing up in a traditional family, we never had turkey on Thanksgiving. DH and I are married for 9 years and this is our first official Thanksgiving 'alone' - no family or friends....

I'm kinda freakin out so any recipes or suggestions will be greatly appreciated - not sold on trying to do a turkey. It's me, hubby and two doggies for the scraps....

A turkey is a real breeze, Saber. Honestly, if you buy a Butterball you can't mess it up! I would buy that sucker today though, it'll take several days for it to thaw in the fridge. And get a disposable roasting pan! It's a huge time saver on the cleanup and can be recycled.

I remember my first official Thanksgiving dinner. I made everything from scratch and discovered I had to make a lot of things the day before because there isn't an oven big enough. :67302: It went well except that dinner was all done and we found the corn in the mcrowave! :67302:

I just found out I've got a bunch more coming this year so it'll be "break out the folding table" time. Sis is making the turkey so that's one less thing, but now I have to CLEAN! Ick.

[Firehead]

Turkey Day Meal... but we have ours on the Saturday after. I wany my kids to be able to spend time here without rushing off to the next house.

Turkey
Sausage stuffing
Oyster stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Sweet potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Relish
Broccoli w/cheese sauce
Cauliflower w/cheese sauce
Cresent Rolls
Bisquits
Pickles
Olives

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Cherry Cheesecake
Apple Pie

I think that is it

[SaberGal]

No need to panic, let's think for a minute. I don't think there is a law that says it has to be turkey. Why not a small ham? Ham is pretty much bulletproof when it comes to cooking and there are a million things to do with the leftovers.

You do need to do something out of the ordinary though, since it is Thanksgiving. I've got an outrageously simple beer bread recipe that would work. I've been making it for close to 30 years and haven't been able to mess it up even when I had been sampling the beer before baking. :smile: Plus you get that wonderful aroma of baking bread, and who doesn't love a loaf of homemade bread fresh from the oven with a meal? It makes any meal seem like you've been fussing in the kitchen all day.

Beer Bread

3 cups self-rising flour

3 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

12oz. beer

Directions: put 3 cups of flour into a mixing bowl, add the sugar, and add the salt. Take a spoon and mix the salt and the sugar into the flour. You want the flour to be mixed a little bit to let some air in to it. Pour the 12oz can or bottle of beer into the flour mixture (any brand of beer works) mix until it forms a dough. put the dough into a greased loaf pan, and bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees for an hour. Once you take it out of the oven let it cool for 15 minutes before taking it out of the loaf pan. It can be served either hot or at room temperature.

Notes: any brand of beer works. You will get a different flavor depending on the kind of beer you use. A dark beer will give you a more intense flavor, flavored beers will of course give you the taste of whatever additive is in the original beer. You can also use this recipe as a platform for many different kinds of beer. Herbed, bread, garlic bread and cheese bread can all be made using this basic recipe.

Sounds delicious, janicelee, and simple - just what I need!! Thanks so very much!!

[SaberGal]

A turkey is a real breeze, Saber. Honestly, if you buy a Butterball you can't mess it up! I would buy that sucker today though, it'll take several days for it to thaw in the fridge. And get a disposable roasting pan! It's a huge time saver on the cleanup and can be recycled.

I remember my first official Thanksgiving dinner. I made everything from scratch and discovered I had to make a lot of things the day before because there isn't an oven big enough. :67302: It went well except that dinner was all done and we found the corn in the mcrowave! :67302:

I just found out I've got a bunch more coming this year so it'll be "break out the folding table" time. Sis is making the turkey so that's one less thing, but now I have to CLEAN! Ick.

OK - I will head to the store today and get the turkey - I hope they have a small one! Great idea on the disposable roasting pan too! Regardless of how the food turns out, I guess this one will be pretty memorable!
Too funny about the corn :girl_haha: !! Thanks!!!

[PatC]

carrot flowers....I am going to try making these...

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/playing-with-your-food-how-to-make-carrot-flowers-069679

That's cool.

[PatC]

Add one more, I'll be over right after work.:happy0158:

Janicelee!!!! My friend, you now have a new bestest friend! I made cookies and used that Maple Extract. My son came in, walked over to the table where I had cookies cooling, chocolate chip, chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips, and my new concoction -- Maple/Walnut cookies!

Well, he's yakking at /to me as he grabs a cookie... happened to be one of the Maple/Walnut ones... took a bite and stopped mid-sentence. He held the cookie out and looked at it and said, "This is different! It's delicious!!!"

Before he left he'd mentioned how good they were probably 4 or 5 times, had eaten at least 4 cookies and took a dozen home for himself and grandson.

Looks like we've got a winner! I made them with a spice cake mix and walnuts and your Maple Extract.

Did you see the recipe I posted on the Dessert Recipes thread? I made the chocolate cookies with chocolate cake mix, almond extract and pecans. Probably will try that with almond slivers next.

[PatC]

Dilly beans, I don't know what they are but they sound good, care to share a recipe?

I'll be spending thanksgiving day riding herd on the IT department at work. Me and 5 young men all young enough to be sons. My plan is to bribe them with homemade goodies all day so they will actually mind the computer system instead of playing video games, downloading porn, and updating their face book pages, it's not that I object to any of these activities it's just that I want to do my Xmas shopping on line that day so somebody has to actually do the work while I'm goofing off on company time, and hey I'm older and out rank them so if anyone in that office is going to be goofing off at double time and a half it's going to be me. :happy0158:

Age and experience trumps youth and enthusiasm every time... you go girl! :67302:

[PatC]

Sounds delicious, janicelee, and simple - just what I need!! Thanks so very much!!

I second Janicelee's suggestion for a ham. After all, it's fully cooked when you buy it so it can't be undercooked. You can even find pre-made ham glazes these days. Just follow the directions and bake the ham for about 20 minutes a pound at 350*.

I slice through the fat in pretty criss cross patterns, stick in whole cloves and glaze with crushed pineapple and brown sugar. To be honest I'm not sure it makes a lot of difference in the taste but it looks pretty. :67302:

[Pandabear]

Oh gosh Panda.. I feel so bad for you. Why don't you suggust going out to a resturant. I bet most of them would disappear. LOL

Well, I decided to suck it up and not let them ruin the holiday for me, DH and our son. I'm planning a big meal as always and told them to just come eat. They act like it's such a bother to fix a dish anyway so why put them to any trouble.

I'm going to have:

cornbread dressing
chicken & dumplings
smoked turkey
smoked ham
deviled eggs
cranberry sauce
corn casserole
fruit salad (with more than fruit cocktail and a banana) :groan:
green peas
broccoli and cheese casserole
whipped sweet potatoes
rolls

for dessert I'm making:

Fresh apple cake
chocolate cream pie
coconut cream pie

If all that doesn't fill up the vultures, they can go find some roadkill. :0devil:


:0t31:


I canceled my business trip so I can cook for 3 days.

[maryhaze]

Panda, you want i should lend you my 18 house dogs? between the ex K-9 trying to kill everyone, the puppy biting ankles, the dane & the coonhound trying to kill each other & the rest trying to steal the food, i can absolutely guarantee that those people will NEVER invade your house again. ever!:s1gyahoo:

in return, you can pass on your deviled egg recipe. seriously, you are a better person than i am. i'd tell them all to get bent & get out. you have to at least make them clean up.

[SaberGal]

I second Janicelee's suggestion for a ham. After all, it's fully cooked when you buy it so it can't be undercooked. You can even find pre-made ham glazes these days. Just follow the directions and bake the ham for about 20 minutes a pound at 350*.

I slice through the fat in pretty criss cross patterns, stick in whole cloves and glaze with crushed pineapple and brown sugar. To be honest I'm not sure it makes a lot of difference in the taste but it looks pretty. :67302:

My hubby has requested turkey (he's not a big fan of ham) so turkey he shall have....

I have a question about the turkey though - picked one up yesterday and it is, of course, frozen solid. I let it sit out yesterday and it started to thaw. Last night, I put it in the fridge. This morning, I took it out of the fridge to let it sit out some more and it is frozen solid again - we have a very cold refrigerator. What should I do??? Should I just let it sit out even at night to make sure it is thawed by Thursday?? Help, advice, and tips from everyone will be GREATLY appreciated!

[Pandabear]

Panda, you want i should lend you my 18 house dogs? between the ex K-9 trying to kill everyone, the puppy biting ankles, the dane & the coonhound trying to kill each other & the rest trying to steal the food, i can absolutely guarantee that those people will NEVER invade your house again. ever!:s1gyahoo:

in return, you can pass on your deviled egg recipe. seriously, you are a better person than i am. i'd tell them all to get bent & get out. you have to at least make them clean up.

Thanks for the offer mary! Your fur babies may be just what I need to rid my house of the 'vermin'. :0t31:

I sent both the sister in laws an email and told them that this is the last time I'll be able to host the 'family' dinner, not to count on me for Christmas because we are traveling to Louisiana to visit my brother's family that I only get to see about once a year, and that with my Lupus, I just can't stand for any length of time to cook for the whole crowd. Know what one of them emailed me back? "Well, we don't have to eat dinner ON Christmas day....we could have it the weekend before you leave or the weekend after you get back, which ever day would be better for you!". :duh:

I give UP! These people don't have a care in the world for anyone but themselves so why should I let it bother me. And people wonder why my DH and I are planning to move far, far away when he retires next year. :s1gyahoo:

[Tam5115]

My hubby has requested turkey (he's not a big fan of ham) so turkey he shall have....

I have a question about the turkey though - picked one up yesterday and it is, of course, frozen solid. I let it sit out yesterday and it started to thaw. Last night, I put it in the fridge. This morning, I took it out of the fridge to let it sit out some more and it is frozen solid again - we have a very cold refrigerator. What should I do??? Should I just let it sit out even at night to make sure it is thawed by Thursday?? Help, advice, and tips from everyone will be GREATLY appreciated!

I have replied here twice already and both times it went "poof"

Just to be safe, I'll keep it simple.

Soak the turkey in COLD water and change the water often. I'll get back to you when I know the board has decided to stay still. LOL

[Tam5115]

Thanks for the offer mary! Your fur babies may be just what I need to rid my house of the 'vermin'. :0t31:

I sent both the sister in laws an email and told them that this is the last time I'll be able to host the 'family' dinner, not to count on me for Christmas because we are traveling to Louisiana to visit my brother's family that I only get to see about once a year, and that with my Lupus, I just can't stand for any length of time to cook for the whole crowd. Know what one of them emailed me back? "Well, we don't have to eat dinner ON Christmas day....we could have it the weekend before you leave or the weekend after you get back, which ever day would be better for you!". :duh:

I give UP! These people don't have a care in the world for anyone but themselves so why should I let it bother me. And people wonder why my DH and I are planning to move far, far away when he retires next year. :s1gyahoo:

Tell the free loaders that they can eat whatever day they wish to, you won't be there!

Some people have such nerve! Man, you have lupus... what's wrong with these people?

[Pandabear]

Hallelujah and hold the phone.....just got an email that the oldest of the two sil is 'willing' to bring the rolls and a can of cranberry sauce! I think I'm going to tear up, that's the nicest thing she's ever done for me....:cray:

If it wasn't so pathetic it would be funny! :girl_haha:

[PatC]

Hallelujah and hold the phone.....just got an email that the oldest of the two sil is 'willing' to bring the rolls and a can of cranberry sauce! I think I'm going to tear up, that's the nicest thing she's ever done for me....:cray:

If it wasn't so pathetic it would be funny! :girl_haha:

Well, gee, with all that help you could have made that business trip after all. :francis:

[PatC]

I don't know if we lost anybody's menu or not on the thread but I THINK I captured everybody's plans. If you want to check and see if you've forgotten anything check this list.... someone's probably planning to have it. :0012:


FOOD --- POSTER
Apple cranberry cookie cobbler --- chefann
Apple Pie --- Firehead
Baked Beans one grandaughter's request --- Roamer
Banana Pudding --- Breezy
Biscuits --- sunstar
Bisquits --- Firehead
Broccoli & cheese --- Breezy
Broccoli and cheese casserole --- Pandabear
Broccoli w/cheese --- Maryhaze
Broccoli w/cheese sauce --- Firehead
Brocolli (can't cook a meal without this - Granddaughters love this veggie) --- Bayou Lass
Brocolli and cheese topping --- TeeOne
Brocolli Casserole --- Trailblazer
Brussels sprouts --- Maryhaze
Cake, Fresh apple --- Pandabear
Candied Yams ( I make and bring to their home) --- LiveLaughLove
Candy apple salad --- KYGramma
Cauliflower w/cheese sauce --- Firehead
Cheesecake --- LiveLaughLove
Cheesecake, homemade NY style --- Trailblazer
Cherry Cheesecake --- Firehead
Chicken & dumplings --- Pandabear
Chocolate Cake --- Breezy
Chocolate Cake --- TeeOne
Corn --- Roamer
Corn --- Tam
Corn --- TeeOne
Corn --- Maryhaze
Corn casserole --- Pandabear
Corn On the Cob --- Breezy
Cornbread & oyster Dressing --- sunstar
Cranberries --- TeeOne
Cranberry Relish --- Firehead
Cranberry Sauce --- Breezy
Cranberry sauce --- LiveLaughLove
Cranberry Sauce --- Trailblazer
Cranberry Sauce --- Firehead
Cranberry Sauce --- Emmeblu
Cranberry sauce --- Maryhaze
Cranberry sauce --- Pandabear
Cranberry sauce! --- Tam
Cresent Rolls --- Firehead
Deviled Eggs --- Breezy
Deviled eggs --- TeeOne
Deviled eggs --- Pandabear
Dressing --- Emmeblu
Dressing (my mom makes it --- cornbread) --- TeeOne
Dressing, Homemade --- Breezy
Dumplings --- Emmeblu
English Pea Salad --- Breezy
Fruit salad --- sunstar
Fruit salad (with more than fruit cocktail and a banana) --- Pandabear
Garlic mashed potatoes --- sunstar
Gravy --- Tam
Gravy --- sunstar
Green Bean Casserole --- Bayou Lass
Green Bean Casserole --- Breezy
Green bean casserole --- KYGramma
Green bean casserole --- Tam
Green Bean Casserole --- Trailblazer
Green Bean Casserole --- Emmeblu
Green bean salad --- LiveLaughLove
Green Beans --- Roamer
Green peas --- Pandabear
Ham --- Breezy
Ham --- KYGramma
Ham, Baked --- Roamer
Ham, honey baked --- Maryhaze
Ham, smoked --- Pandabear
Hot Apple Dumplings --- Breezy
Mac and Cheese --- TeeOne
Mac n cheese --- KYGramma
Mashed potatoes --- KYGramma
Mashed potatoes --- LiveLaughLove
Mashed potatoes --- Tam
Mashed Potatoes --- Firehead
Mashed Potatoes --- Gravy --- TeeOne
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy --- Roamer
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Homemade --- Breezy
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy --- Bayou Lass
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy --- Trailblazer
Mashed sweet potatoes --- sunstar
Mashed Sweet potatoes --- Firehead
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with butter, Cinnamon & marshmallow top --- Emmeblu
Mashed taters --- Maryhaze
Meatballs in BBQ sauce --- chefann
Meatloaf --- TeeOne
Olives --- Firehead
Oyster stuffing --- Firehead
Peas --- Roamer
Pecan Pie --- sunstar
Peppered green bean casserole --- sunstar
Pickles --- Firehead
Pie, with a dallop of ice cream... --- LiveLaughLove
Pie, Apple --- TeeOne
pie, chocolate cream --- Pandabear
pie, coconut cream --- Pandabear
pie, Dutch apple --- Tam
Pie, pumpkin --- chefann
Pie, pumpkin --- Tam
Pie, Pumpkin w/whipped cream --- Trailblazer
Pie, Pumpkin and Praline Pecan --- Bayou Lass
Pies --- KYGramma
Pies, Various --- Breezy
Pork Sausage, sauerkraut and dumplings --- Trailblazer
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie --- Firehead
Pumpkin custard pie --- TeeOne
Pumpkin Pie --- sunstar
Raw veggies and dip --- chefann
Real whipped cream, no cool whip --- Tam
Relish Tray --- Roamer
Relish tray (pickles, olives, etc.) --- chefann
Reservations --- MollyBrown
Roasted turkey --- sunstar
Roasted Turkey (prepared by The Fresh Market) --- emmeblu
Roasty taters --- Maryhaze
Rolls --- Roamer
Rolls --- TeeOne
Rolls --- Trailblazer
Rolls --- Pandabear
Rolls w/butter --- Emmeblu
Rolls, crescent --- Tam
Rolls, Dinner --- Breezy
Rolls, Dinner --- KYGramma
Salad --- LiveLaughLove
Salad, Fruit --- TeeOne
Salad, Greek --- Bayou Lass
Salad, Tossed --- Trailblazer
Sausage stuffing --- Firehead
Shrimp cocktail --- chefann
Squash --- Tam
Squash Casserole --- Emmeblu
Stir fry veggies with sauce --- TeeOne
Stuffed celery --- KYGramma
Stuffed Cornish Hens or stuffed pork chops --- Bayou Lass
Stuffed mushrooms --- chefann
Stuffed mushrooms ( I make) --- LiveLaughLove
Stuffing --- LiveLaughLove
Stuffing --- Tam
Stuffing --- Maryhaze
Stuffing, cornbread --- Pandabear
Succotash --- Maryhaze
Sweet Potato Casserole --- Bayou Lass
Sweet potato casserole --- KYGramma
Sweet Potato Casserole --- Roamer
Sweet Potato Casserole --- TeeOne
Sweet Potato Casserole --- Trailblazer
Sweet potatoes, whipped --- Pandabear
Turkey --- Breezy
Turkey --- KYGramma
Turkey --- Tam
Turkey --- TeeOne
Turkey --- Firehead
Turkey and cranberry panini with gravy for dipping --- chefann
Turkey and Dressing --- Roamer
Turkey, farm fresh --- TeeOne
Turkey, Fried --- Trailblazer
Turkey, Roast and Stuffing --- Trailblazer
Turkey, Roasted /Gravy --- LiveLaughLove
Turkey, smoked --- Pandabear
Whole cranberry & mandarin orange relish --- sunstar

[maryhaze]

Hallelujah and hold the phone.....just got an email that the oldest of the two sil is 'willing' to bring the rolls and a can of cranberry sauce! I think I'm going to tear up, that's the nicest thing she's ever done for me....:cray:

If it wasn't so pathetic it would be funny! :girl_haha:

girl, send me all their emails. i can guar-an-dam-tee, you'll never be troubled by any of them again. did i mention that i'm NOT subtle & have a really bad mouth?????

[dega101653]

girl, send me all their emails. i can guar-an-dam-tee, you'll never be troubled by any of them again. did i mention that i'm NOT subtle & have a really bad mouth?????



Everyone enjoy your Turkey Day:happy0207:

[PatC]

girl, send me all their emails. i can guar-an-dam-tee, you'll never be troubled by any of them again. did i mention that i'm NOT subtle & have a really bad mouth?????




Surely you jest..... :s1gyahoo:

[KYGramma]

My hubby has requested turkey (he's not a big fan of ham) so turkey he shall have....

I have a question about the turkey though - picked one up yesterday and it is, of course, frozen solid. I let it sit out yesterday and it started to thaw. Last night, I put it in the fridge. This morning, I took it out of the fridge to let it sit out some more and it is frozen solid again - we have a very cold refrigerator. What should I do??? Should I just let it sit out even at night to make sure it is thawed by Thursday?? Help, advice, and tips from everyone will be GREATLY appreciated!

Saber, put it in water in the sink.....change water every couple of hours. it will thaw....and be safe.

[TeeOne]

Who has some good ideas for appetizers? Keep in mind the actual meal is already huge...lol

[chefann]

Who has some good ideas for appetizers? Keep in mind the actual meal is already huge...lol

veggies and dip
mini quiches (mini muffin pan, refrigerated pie crust, some eggs) - or just pick up a box at Costco
brie and toasts (top the brie with 1/2 cup brown sugar mixed with 2 Tb. dijon mustard and sprinkle with sliced almonds - bake at 350˚ until warm and melty)


My sister and her family are in town, so there's going to be about 12 people at our parents' house. Mom made 1 turkey on Sunday (rotisseried it), and is making another one today (brined it last night). (She planned that because she can dispose of the carcasses tomorrow on garbage day instead of having them in the trash for a week.) I made cranberry sauce this morning and just put mashed potatoes in the fridge (6 lbs. potatoes, made with butter, half and half, cream cheese, sour cream and roasted garlic). Thursday morning I'll put together a green salad (with apples and blueberries) and I'm making a cider drink, too (1/2 lb. fresh ginger peeled and sliced added to 1 qt. apple cider. Serve over ice with ginger ale).

[TeeOne]

veggies and dip
mini quiches (mini muffin pan, refrigerated pie crust, some eggs) - or just pick up a box at Costco
brie and toasts (top the brie with 1/2 cup brown sugar mixed with 2 Tb. dijon mustard and sprinkle with sliced almonds - bake at 350˚ until warm and melty)


My sister and her family are in town, so there's going to be about 12 people at our parents' house. Mom made 1 turkey on Sunday (rotisseried it), and is making another one today (brined it last night). (She planned that because she can dispose of the carcasses tomorrow on garbage day instead of having them in the trash for a week.) I made cranberry sauce this morning and just put mashed potatoes in the fridge (6 lbs. potatoes, made with butter, half and half, cream cheese, sour cream and roasted garlic). Thursday morning I'll put together a green salad (with apples and blueberries) and I'm making a cider drink, too (1/2 lb. fresh ginger peeled and sliced added to 1 qt. apple cider. Serve over ice with ginger ale).

Thanks so much chefann for the suggestions,but since I posted that this morning, someone on the temp board gave me something I think I'll try.

Sound's like your having a nice feast.....Cranberries and stuffing is my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...:girl_haha:

[KYGramma]

Who has some good ideas for appetizers? Keep in mind the actual meal is already huge...lol

Ohhh, we had a Thanksgiving potluck at work today and someone brought veggie pizza.....I made a pig of myself on it. It was soooo good.

roll out Crescent rolls on bottom, let them cool. Mis cream cheese, mayonaise, dry ranch dressing together and spread on crust. Top with pieces of broccoli, cauliflower, onion, olive, carrot strips, and cheddar cheese.....:yes2:

[TeeOne]

Ohhh, we had a Thanksgiving potluck at work today and someone brought veggie pizza.....I made a pig of myself on it. It was soooo good.

roll out Crescent rolls on bottom, let them cool. Mis cream cheese, mayonaise, dry ranch dressing together and spread on crust. Top with pieces of broccoli, cauliflower, onion, olive, carrot strips, and cheddar cheese.....:yes2:

That reminds me of a funny! My husband retired last Friday, so yesterday he decided to make Crescent rolls for breakfast. I came home and looked at the left overs on the stove; they didn't look like crescent rolls. Turns out he rolled them the wrong way.....they looked like little baked bricks...lol :67302: He said after he put butter and jelly on them, it didn't make any difference...

[Claudia]

Ohhh, we had a Thanksgiving potluck at work today and someone brought veggie pizza.....I made a pig of myself on it. It was soooo good.

roll out Crescent rolls on bottom, let them cool. Mis cream cheese, mayonaise, dry ranch dressing together and spread on crust. Top with pieces of broccoli, cauliflower, onion, olive, carrot strips, and cheddar cheese.....:yes2:

I have a friend that makes that (but without the cheddar on top) & it is seriously one of the best things I have ever eaten!!!

[PatC]

veggies and dip
mini quiches (mini muffin pan, refrigerated pie crust, some eggs) - or just pick up a box at Costco
brie and toasts (top the brie with 1/2 cup brown sugar mixed with 2 Tb. dijon mustard and sprinkle with sliced almonds - bake at 350˚ until warm and melty)


My sister and her family are in town, so there's going to be about 12 people at our parents' house. Mom made 1 turkey on Sunday (rotisseried it), and is making another one today (brined it last night). (She planned that because she can dispose of the carcasses tomorrow on garbage day instead of having them in the trash for a week.) I made cranberry sauce this morning and just put mashed potatoes in the fridge (6 lbs. potatoes, made with butter, half and half, cream cheese, sour cream and roasted garlic). Thursday morning I'll put together a green salad (with apples and blueberries) and I'm making a cider drink, too (1/2 lb. fresh ginger peeled and sliced added to 1 qt. apple cider. Serve over ice with ginger ale).

I hope you're still around here. I need to know how you re-heat your mashed taters. I was thinking I'd have to leave them to make Thurs. A.M. but I'd sure like to do them ahead if I can re-heat them.

:smiley_aasg:

[PatC]

Thanks so much chefann for the suggestions,but since I posted that this morning, someone on the temp board gave me something I think I'll try.

Sound's like your having a nice feast.....Cranberries and stuffing is my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal...:girl_haha:

You coulda told us what it was. :000:


Now I gotta go check the temp board....>>>>>:a1chic:

[PatC]

That reminds me of a funny! My husband retired last Friday, so yesterday he decided to make Crescent rolls for breakfast. I came home and looked at the left overs on the stove; they didn't look like crescent rolls. Turns out he rolled them the wrong way.....they looked like little baked bricks...lol :67302: He said after he put butter and jelly on them, it didn't make any difference...

:0t31: Sounds like you're heading into a new adventure in life.... hubby home time. :0t31:

[chefann]

I hope you're still around here. I need to know how you re-heat your mashed taters. I was thinking I'd have to leave them to make Thurs. A.M. but I'd sure like to do them ahead if I can re-heat them.

:smiley_aasg:

I'm just going to toss them into the Crock Pot on high, stirring them frequently, and then turn it down to low when they're hot through. You can also reheat in the microwave. Just like the refrigerated mashed potatoes from the grocery store.

[PatC]

I'm just going to toss them into the Crock Pot on high, stirring them frequently, and then turn it down to low when they're hot through. You can also reheat in the microwave. Just like the refrigerated mashed potatoes from the grocery store.

Thanks, I think I'm gonna try that.

OK, adding "peel and boil potatos" to my list for today.

[KYGramma]

I'm just going to toss them into the Crock Pot on high, stirring them frequently, and then turn it down to low when they're hot through. You can also reheat in the microwave. Just like the refrigerated mashed potatoes from the grocery store.

And that works? I am going to try it too! I have too much to make in the A.M.! Plus, then we have to take it with us to MIL's about an hour away....

[chefann]

They'll separate a little, but that's why you need to stir them. :) Heck, if you have a foodservice store near you (there's GFS here in MI), you can pick up a bucket of real mashed potatoes for less than the potatoes would cost you. If you then want to jazz them up by adding sour cream or garlic, you can do that.

[KYGramma]

They'll separate a little, but that's why you need to stir them. :) Heck, if you have a foodservice store near you (there's GFS here in MI), you can pick up a bucket of real mashed potatoes for less than the potatoes would cost you. If you then want to jazz them up by adding sour cream or garlic, you can do that.

Hmmm. Well, this year is a must that I make fresh homemade mashed potatoes and this is why. I have to prove a point. Each year, thanksgiving and Christmas is usually at my house. Not this year, we are going to MIL's. Anyways, all year long, I make instant mashed potatoes NEVER real. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two times a year, I am asked for REAL mashed potatoes. Well, the past several years, there were problems.....One year, I just forgot to make them. REALLY forgot. One year, they were yucky...and so on. So, the joke is, I cant make REAL mashed potatoes....I can, just dont like too...so after all the comments from DH and SD, I AM going to make REAL mashed potatoes and they will be GOOD! So there! Ha!:parting: Then we will see what the two of them have to say!:eyebrow1qb:

[janicelee]

Well everyone we are almost at T-Day. As I've said except for baking some goodies to try to bribe my department into working tomorrow I'm not really doing Thanksgiving. I will say that having a chance to look at it from the outside this year, I'm struck by how little I remember about the food, both my successes and my failures from previous years. I know it's a little hard to think about this when you are trying to get a big meal on the table for a huge crowd but looking back over previous Thanksgivings I don't really remember so much whether the Turkey I cooked was dry or the mashed potatoes were lumpy. I remember the people, both family and friends I shared the holiday with. Some of whom are still with us some of whom are gone. I guess I'm taking a very long time to say, no matter how hard you worked to get dinner on the table this year, take a moment to enjoy the people you are sharing the holiday with, we never know how many years we will have the people we care about with us, and they are our greatest reason to give thanks.

[PatC]

Hmmm. Well, this year is a must that I make fresh homemade mashed potatoes and this is why. I have to prove a point. Each year, thanksgiving and Christmas is usually at my house. Not this year, we are going to MIL's. Anyways, all year long, I make instant mashed potatoes NEVER real. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two times a year, I am asked for REAL mashed potatoes. Well, the past several years, there were problems.....One year, I just forgot to make them. REALLY forgot. One year, they were yucky...and so on. So, the joke is, I cant make REAL mashed potatoes....I can, just dont like too...so after all the comments from DH and SD, I AM going to make REAL mashed potatoes and they will be GOOD! So there! Ha!:parting: Then we will see what the two of them have to say!:eyebrow1qb:

I'm sure they'll be great, Gramma. I actually got my DH to peel the taters for me and they are soaking in cold water right now while I take a break then on to the stove they go. Crock pot is standing by. :kissyface4:

[SavannahStar]

My dinner:

Turkey and gravy
Apple raisin stuffing
The usual "famous" green bean casserole (we LOVE it)
sweet potato casserole with chopped pecans on top
mashed potatoes
cranberry sauce

DS is on a diet right now so we are foregoing any desserts or dinner rolls. :biggrin:

[Pandabear]

I've been cooking all day. You know, I have gripped and complained here about my in laws and what a pain they are, but after my time in the kitchen today I realize that I really enjoy cooking for my family, as warped as they may be!

I'm tired of course, but I have truly been blessed with the ability to buy and prepare food for other people. I've was blessed with a mother that taught me to cook with love behind it, and I know that tomorrow I will receive many compliments on my cooking. That, and the fact that I have my husband and my son with me is enough to make me stand a little taller and feel a bit proud...and very, very thankful.

[KYGramma]

Well everyone we are almost at T-Day. As I've said except for baking some goodies to try to bribe my department into working tomorrow I'm not really doing Thanksgiving. I will say that having a chance to look at it from the outside this year, I'm struck by how little I remember about the food, both my successes and my failures from previous years. I know it's a little hard to think about this when you are trying to get a big meal on the table for a huge crowd but looking back over previous Thanksgivings I don't really remember so much whether the Turkey I cooked was dry or the mashed potatoes were lumpy. I remember the people, both family and friends I shared the holiday with. Some of whom are still with us some of whom are gone. I guess I'm taking a very long time to say, no matter how hard you worked to get dinner on the table this year, take a moment to enjoy the people you are sharing the holiday with, we never know how many years we will have the people we care about with us, and they are our greatest reason to give thanks.

Well Said Janice....

[KYGramma]

Well, the sweet potatos are mixed and waiting to be heated in the morning. Potatoes are peeled and cubed and soking in water to be boiled in morning then to the crock pot. Candy apple salad is made and jelloing, rolls are thawing and rising (frozen from the bag)and the gravy is still in the jar on the table to be heated and put in...something in the morning...:g: I too have whined and complained about having to bring soooo much, but I cant wait to get with the family and spend the day tomorrow......I love to cook and share with everyone.

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving

[PatC]

OK, everyone. The Big T day has come and gone. I hope everyone had a good day and enjoyed themselves and their families (and their reservations. :0t31:)

My plans came together well. I set everything up as a buffet with the help of my buffet insert in my electric roaster and some crock pots. I was determined NOT to get stressed out getting everyone in the same place at the same time like I have every other year. Also, I didn't have to worry about getting everything done at the same time and to the table while still hot.

I have to thank my cyber-friends here for hints and recipe that made it all come together for the most stress free Thanksgiving I've had since I began doing the cooking!

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g258/PatC_pics/smilies/group_hug.gif



I'll share something with you guys. .... My inlaws never had turkey for Thanksgiving. I didn't know that and the first time we had a combined family Thanksgiving my MIL said that since we would be traveling it'd probably be simpler for me to cook the meat and she'd provide the sides. Well, naturally (at least to me), I roasted a turkey. I didn't really understand the looks I got when I took the lid off because I thought it was beautiful. Perfectly browned, surrounded by dressing.

After the dinner my MIL (whom I adored, BTW) told me that the reason they didn't normally serve turkey is because turkey always comes out so dry but that mine wasn't and she wanted to know how I cooked it. :67302:

That was over 25 years ago. My MIL passed away in 1992 and I've done the holiday cooking ever since by myself. I made both a turkey and a ham this year and to my surprise, when we divided the leftovers today, there was hardly ANY turkey left, but they hadn't eaten all the ham so I guess eating the turkey was by choice.

How about you guys? Any lessons learned you can pass on?

[Pandabear]

In spite of all my complaining, our dinner turned out very nice and I actually enjoyed the in laws this year. Both sil's must have gotten the hint because they each brought a couple of side items and a dessert item and they were actually edible! :girl_haha: We had way too much food and everyone left full and happy and that's all I could hope for. I'm very blessed and I'm trying hard to remember how much I have to be thankful for.

I just have to share the highlight of the day with you...

My mother in law is not only old, she's almost deaf and she's quite vain and refuses to wear her hearing aids most of the time. She just loves cats and she had never met my Squeaker who is a Maine Coon mix. When I let him out of the laundry room after lunch, she just had a fit over him! She asked my son what type of cat he was and he told her he was a Maine Coon/Tabby mix. Well, Mom didn't hear the "Maine" part she only heard "coon" and she said to my son, "Well, I'll be...I didn't know that a coon and a cat could breed! Imagine that!". Everybody heard her and everybody was trying their best not to spit iced tea across the room. We didn't try to explain because she wouldn't have 'gotten it' anyway. It was the highlight of the day! :67302:

[PatC]

In spite of all my complaining, our dinner turned out very nice and I actually enjoyed the in laws this year. Both sil's must have gotten the hint because they each brought a couple of side items and a dessert item and they were actually edible! :girl_haha: We had way too much food and everyone left full and happy and that's all I could hope for. I'm very blessed and I'm trying hard to remember how much I have to be thankful for.

I just have to share the highlight of the day with you...

My mother in law is not only old, she's almost deaf and she's quite vain and refuses to wear her hearing aids most of the time. She just loves cats and she had never met my Squeaker who is a Maine Coon mix. When I let him out of the laundry room after lunch, she just had a fit over him! She asked my son what type of cat he was and he told her he was a Maine Coon/Tabby mix. Well, Mom didn't hear the "Maine" part she only heard "coon" and she said to my son, "Well, I'll be...I didn't know that a coon and a cat could breed! Imagine that!". Everybody heard her and everybody was trying their best not to spit iced tea across the room. We didn't try to explain because she wouldn't have 'gotten it' anyway. It was the highlight of the day! :67302:

How great! That'll be a "Thanksgiving Story" to tell for years to come.

[annalyzer]

I'll share with you one of my favorite (and easy) Thanksgiving recipes.
Kids love it too.

Cranberry Salad

1 can whole cranberry sauce
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 can Eagle Brand milk
12 oz. drained crushed pineapple
12 oz. container Cool Whip
1 1/2 c. walnut pieces

Mix together all ingredients; then blend in Cool Whip. Sprinkle top with 1/4 c. crushed nuts. Chill 1 hour and serve.

[PatC]

Wow, that sounds delicious, anna. We'll be having whatever is on the buffet at Ryan's this year. LOL

[LiveLaughLuv]

Lasagna
Turkey
Smoked ham
stuffed mushrooms
candied yams
stuffed artichokes
salad
potato salad
broccoli


cheese cake for dessert...I'll be making momma's famous cheese cake..

I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving...:kissyface4:

I wish I can go to Ryans instead of slaving over a hot stove for days...all to be eaten within minutes while I cook for days on end..

[annalyzer]

Oven Roasted Turkey with Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Gravy
Baked Yams
Green Beans
Hot Rolls
Celery Sticks
Whole Cranberry Sauce
Mrs. Smith's Pumpkin Pie
w/ Reddi Whip topping

I bought a box of Stove Top turkey stuffing mix this time instead of just the croutons (it was on sale). I cook the giblets, liver, neck, etc. and then cut up and mix in the stuffing along with diced onion, celery and add some of the broth to moisten it. Then stuff the turkey. (That's how I do it with just croutons, may have to adjust something using this mix)

An old boyfriend taught me how to cook a turkey and make gravy. I make the best gravy now. I just use the turkey pan with the drippings in it or you can pour the drippings into a skillet. Add some pepper and a little salt. Start adding flour by a tablespoon and use a fork to stir and scrape the pan as it heats to bubbling. When it looks like most of the fat/juice is gone mix some milk with water, about half and half, and slowly add and stir (still scraping the bottom with the fork) until it gets the right consistency. (my favorite gravy is ham, make the same way)

I buy the frozen dough rolls, let them rise and then bake (they look and taste like homemade). I cook the green beans with some bacon grease. I don't like homemade pumpkin pie but love Mrs. Smith's traditional pumpkin pie. I let her do the work on that. :parting:

If my son was here I'd make him the Cranberry Salad. He used to love it. :girl_sad:

[Faith]

Wow, that sounds delicious, anna. We'll be having whatever is on the buffet at Ryan's this year. LOL


We are eating at Ryan's for my family/sibling Christmas Dec 18th. I love that place. :s1gyahoo:

[Faith]

LLL- how do you make your stuffed mushrooms?

[Faith]

Baked Turkey with cornbread dressing & stuffing for DH.
Baked Ham with brown sugar and coke
Sweet Potatoes cooked in brown sugar/butter topped with marshmallows
Potato Salad
Green Beans
Whole & Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Rhodes Yeast Rolls

Dessert
Lemon Meringue Pie
Peach Cobbler

[annalyzer]

LLL- how do you make your stuffed mushrooms?


Yes do tell LLL.

And Faith how is the Coke used with the baked ham?

[lost indie]

OMG you guys! I started reading on the last page here. I work retail and black friday is on the horizon. I've been working long odd hours and have hard keeping track of what day it is. Some of these posts say the dinner "was" great and I was questioning my sanity...lol.

:smiley_aasg:

[annalyzer]

OMG you guys! I started reading on the last page here. I work retail and black friday is on the horizon. I've been working long odd hours and have hard keeping track of what day it is. Some of these posts say the dinner "was" great and I was questioning my sanity...lol.

:smiley_aasg:

rofl thought you missed it, heh?

I had to look at a calendar yesterday to see when Thanksgiving was so don't feel bad.

[Firehead]

Roast Turkey
Sausage stuffing
Oyster stuffing
cranberry sauce
cranberry relish
turkey gravy
Mashed potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes
Broccoli w/cheese sauce
cauliflower w/ cheese sauce
crescent rolls
biscuits
olives, green & black
butter pickles

desert (all home made)
pumpkin pie
pumpkin chiffon
apple pie
cherry cheesecake

And I have mine on Saturady. The other parents can have split days with the kids. Not me. I am greedy, I want them to spend time at home for a day..........

[Faith]

Yes do tell LLL.

And Faith how is the Coke used with the baked ham?

My momma always poured a can coke over the ham, wrapped it tight in foil and cooked it 15 minutes a pound. Every so often I get it out and pour more coke over it.

[annalyzer]

My momma always poured a can coke over the ham, wrapped it tight in foil and cooked it 15 minutes a pound. Every so often I get it out and pour more coke over it.

Aha. Thanks. I always scored the ham and stuck brown sugar on it but didn't know the part about the Coke.

[LiveLaughLuv]

LLL- how do you make your stuffed mushrooms?

Yes do tell LLL.

And Faith how is the Coke used with the baked ham?

Very simple to do..


do not wash the mushrooms, brush them off

Separate the stems from the tops

dice stems
saute onion and lots of garlic finely diced in a pan with oil ( I use canola)
add in the mushroom stems and brown
(you can add, sausage, ham or whatever you like brown it up and drain the fat then add to the bread crumb mixture)
Add seasoned bread crumbs to the sauteed mixture (as much as needed, I don't use measurments)
add one egg (scrambled) to the bread crumb and mushroom mixture and 1/4- 1/2 cup of grated cheese (romano or parmesean-you can also add mozzarella)
add 1 small can of tomato sauce mix well

Spoon mixture onto the mushroom tops
Bake at 350 Degrees for 20-25 minutes or until mushrooms are brown

[LiveLaughLuv]

OMG you guys! I started reading on the last page here. I work retail and black friday is on the horizon. I've been working long odd hours and have hard keeping track of what day it is. Some of these posts say the dinner "was" great and I was questioning my sanity...lol.

:smiley_aasg:

rofl thought you missed it, heh?

I had to look at a calendar yesterday to see when Thanksgiving was so don't feel bad.



:girl_haha: I had to look twice at the date as well...then back up the thread to see what day this posted...LOL

[Faith]

ty LLL, that sounds delicious.

[LiveLaughLuv]

Aha. Thanks. I always scored the ham and stuck brown sugar on it but didn't know the part about the Coke.

I score the ham I add cloves and pineapple rings. I baste the ham every so often with a mixture I make:

Dark brown sugar
white vinegar (this cuts the salt on the ham)
brown mustard
honey

this browns the ham as well and it is delicious...

[annalyzer]

Oh yeah I forgot I also always lay pineapple rings over the ham too.

I'm starving!

[downunder]

OMG this sounds like so much food!!!!!

Some of it sounds kinda funky (candied yams????)

I would LOVE to experience a US Thanksgiving dinner, once in my life!

Down in Australia, we don't have Thanksgiving but of course we celebrate Christmas.

A typical Christmas day menu for the older generation, ironically, even though its always in the middle of summer and HOT is

Roast Turkey
Cold ham
Roast Potatoes, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato
Steamed peas
Gravy
Christmas pudding or trifle for desert.

increasingly popular though is the Australian Christmas dinner

Prawns on the barbie, or a lobster
Salads (potato, green, rice, bean)
Cold Ham
Oysters for starters (if u like them - I don't)
Fresh fruit and icecream for desert.

All followed up with a game of cricket on the beach!

I don't think we eat as much as you guys but we would almost ALL drink icy cold beer or champagne on the day!

[LiveLaughLuv]

Cranberry Salad

1 can whole cranberry sauce
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 can Eagle Brand milk
12 oz. drained crushed pineapple
12 oz. container Cool Whip
1 1/2 c. walnut pieces

Mix together all ingredients; then blend in Cool Whip. Sprinkle top with 1/4 c. crushed nuts. Chill 1 hour and serve.

Anna, I think I will try this. The eagle brand milk it it evaporated or condensed..I think evaportated, Yes???

Sounds so good, my granddaughter loves cranberries so I want to give this a try...

[LiveLaughLuv]

OMG this sounds like so much food!!!!!

Some of it sounds kinda funky (candied yams????)

I would LOVE to experience a US Thanksgiving dinner, once in my life!

Down in Australia, we don't have Thanksgiving but of course we celebrate Christmas.

A typical Christmas day menu for the older generation, ironically, even though its always in the middle of summer and HOT is

Roast Turkey
Cold ham
Roast Potatoes, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato
Steamed peas
Gravy
Christmas pudding or trifle for desert.

increasingly popular though is the Australian Christmas dinner

Prawns on the barbie, or a lobster
Salads (potato, green, rice, bean)
Cold Ham
Oysters for starters (if u like them - I don't)
Fresh fruit and icecream for desert.

All followed up with a game of cricket on the beach!

I don't think we eat as much as you guys but we would almost ALL drink icy cold beer or champagne on the day!

Sounds good Downunder...prawns are shrimp, yes?

Candied yams are just sweet potatos with brown sugar and marshmellows..:girl_haha: Is funky good or bad...

[LiveLaughLuv]

Firehead can you tell how you make the oyster stuffing?

I like oysters, looking for something different and this sounds good...

[P.I.Jane]

Ok peeps, I gotta get in on this! LOL! First I want to say I hope you all and your families are safe, happy and healthy this Holiday Season.

This is an odd year for my family. After 100 years of marriage I got a divorce, my son got married and my daughter moved into a new home. But, I have a wonderful DIL and son who decided before they got married that they would have dinner at their brand new home. So, I'm blessed that both of my children along with their significant others, my sister and mom, and my DIL's family are all co-mingling our Thanksgiving Dinner. They are wonderful people and we are looking forward to it. I have been requested to bring 4 things that are on the list below to dinner, but I am still making my own full meal at home the day before thanksgiving so I and anyone who stops in will have left overs. I gotta have my left overs! My meal every year consists of:

Oven roasted Turkey
Honey Baked Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing made from scratch
Gravy
Yams mixed with some brown sugar and has a delicious topping like you would have on an apple pie.
Aspargus and cheese topped with French's Fried Onions
Jellied and Whole Cranberries
Fruit Salad
Corn
Rolls & Butter
Pickle tray
Cherry Pie
Pumpkin Pie (My mother's receipe. So far, every single person that doesn't like pumpkin pie will try it and love it.)
Cool Whip
And my DIL's request this year is my spice cup cakes



Is it Thursday yet??? I'm hungry!

[LiveLaughLuv]

Hmmmm, sounds yummy, Jane..

Tell me more of these yams with the topping like apple pie???

I'd like to give it a try, sounds very tasty...

I've got my sauce for the lasagna simmering, I'll be making that today and work on my mushrooms tomorrow..I have to cook days ahead so my aching back won't ache as much...hmmmm smells good...:girl_haha:

as your family is growing, mine is dwindeling down...one son just got divorced and another's wife moved out and is waiting to be served..my family was getting big but not so anymore...:sad0119:

[annalyzer]

Anna, I think I will try this. The eagle brand milk it it evaporated or condensed..I think evaportated, Yes???

Sounds so good, my granddaughter loves cranberries so I want to give this a try...

condensed. it's real thick and sweet.

http://www.eaglebrand.com/products/SweetenedCondensedMilk.aspx

[LiveLaughLuv]

Thanks Anna, I'm going to give it a try..we love cranberry sauce and this seems to be a mousse type desert...thanks:basic44:

[annalyzer]

Thanks Anna, I'm going to give it a try..we love cranberry sauce and this seems to be a mousse type desert...thanks:basic44:

You're more than welcome. :love0085:

[Pandabear]

Well, I finally became the total black sheep of my husband's family. I just ignored all the hints and questions about what "I" was doing for T'Giving this year. Hubby finally told them last Sunday that we are going out of town this year so they shouldn't plan on coming to our house for dinner.

So, my DH, son, step son and I will have dinner on Saturday this year.

Smoked turkey breast
cornbread dressing
chicken and dumplings
broccoli cheese casserole
sweet potato casserole
baby green lima beans cooked in butter (son's favorite veggie)
fruit salad
yeast rolls
pecan pie
chocolate cream pie

[downunder]

Sounds good Downunder...prawns are shrimp, yes?

Candied yams are just sweet potatos with brown sugar and marshmellows..:girl_haha: Is funky good or bad...

hiya LLL:grin: yes prawns are shrimp.

in this context,funky means.....ew....

we don't do vegetables as sweet dishes down here! For example, you would NEVER get pumpkin pie anywhere.

Do you serve the Candied Yams as desert or with the main meal?

I know you guys also eat your salad first as a course on its own - here we eat it as an accompaniment to the main course. For example, you would eat steak and salad all on the same plate.

Its so funny how we are alike in so many ways yet entirely different in others! I have had friends who have spent extended periods of time in the States and nearly starved to death because they couldnt cope with the food!

We eat a lot of very fresh stuff down here with an emphasis on seafood. Because Australia is actually part of Asia, our cuisine has influences from Thai, Chinese, and Malaysian food. We also have a very large Greek and Italian community so these influences have crept in also.

One of my favourite deserts is baklava!

[annalyzer]

Downunder do you have pumpkins and sweet potatoes there and if so why not make pumpkin pie? It's good!

[PatC]

Shrimp or Prawn....

What's the Difference.... (http://www.chow.com/stories/11380)

"But prawns can be small and shrimp can be big. The best way to tell the difference is to check out the animal’s abdomen before it’s been peeled or deveined, says Darlene Crist, media relations representative for the Census of Marine Life. Take a look at the underside of the tail and pay careful attention to the second plate. On a shrimp the second plate overlaps both the first and third plates, but on a prawn the second plate will only overlap the third plate.

Though both prawns and shrimp are crustaceans belonging to the Decapoda order, they are members of different suborders: Prawns belong to the Dendrobranchiata suborder, and shrimp to the Pleocyemata. In addition to the slight variation in appearance, their reproductive patterns differ."

I looked this up a while back and found a great site that had really good drawings showing very clearly the differences described above.

What ever you call them.... they're one of my favorite foods!!!

[PatC]

hiya LLL:grin: yes prawns are shrimp.

in this context,funky means.....ew....

we don't do vegetables as sweet dishes down here! For example, you would NEVER get pumpkin pie anywhere.

Do you serve the Candied Yams as desert or with the main meal?

I know you guys also eat your salad first as a course on its own - here we eat it as an accompaniment to the main course. For example, you would eat steak and salad all on the same plate.

Its so funny how we are alike in so many ways yet entirely different in others! I have had friends who have spent extended periods of time in the States and nearly starved to death because they couldnt cope with the food!

We eat a lot of very fresh stuff down here with an emphasis on seafood. Because Australia is actually part of Asia, our cuisine has influences from Thai, Chinese, and Malaysian food. We also have a very large Greek and Italian community so these influences have crept in also.

One of my favourite deserts is baklava!

Sweet potatoes (yams) are served as a veggie with the meal. I suspect we Yanks do eat way to many sweets.. I know I do. Baklava is WON-DER-FUL!!! Years ago my secretary married a guy (handsome as homemade sin) from Iraq or Iran or Egypt or somewhere over there and he made baklava and she brought me some. If she hadn't already married him I'd have proposed. :girl_haha:

For what it's worth, my family usually eats their salads WITH their meal, especially if it's a simple meal with few dishes, e.g., steak and baked potato and salad.

If you don't "do" pumpkin pies, do you eat pumpkin ANY way?

[LiveLaughLuv]

in this context,funky means.....ew....

we don't do vegetables as sweet dishes down here! For example, you would NEVER get pumpkin pie anywhere.

Do you serve the Candied Yams as desert or with the main meal?

I know you guys also eat your salad first as a course on its own - here we eat it as an accompaniment to the main course. For example, you would eat steak and salad all on the same plate.
Eww, eh...I thought so...:girl_haha:

I may be of the minority but I always eat my salad with my meal not before. I like it better that way...the candied yams is served with the main course as a side dish.

Its so funny how we are alike in so many ways yet entirely different in others! I have had friends who have spent extended periods of time in the States and nearly starved to death because they couldnt cope with the food!

We eat a lot of very fresh stuff down here with an emphasis on seafood. Because Australia is actually part of Asia, our cuisine has influences from Thai, Chinese, and Malaysian food. We also have a very large Greek and Italian community so these influences have crept in also.

Unless one tries a variety of meals prepared differently you shouldn't say you don't like it until you taste it...:love0085: (Now if you told me BBQ'd kangaroo is good, I'd say, ewwww...:girl_haha:) At least then, it would be an opinion based on taste and not looks...

Now I just learned something new. I didn't know Austrialia is part of Asia and that your cuisine favors Asian tastes, that's a new one for me..I love seafood and my Christmas Eve is all seafood, no meat that day!

Glad you have the mosiac of people, much like the US does...it's a melting pot, or so they say..

[P.I.Jane]

Hmmmm, sounds yummy, Jane..

Tell me more of these yams with the topping like apple pie???

I'd like to give it a try, sounds very tasty...

I've got my sauce for the lasagna simmering, I'll be making that today and work on my mushrooms tomorrow..I have to cook days ahead so my aching back won't ache as much...hmmmm smells good...:girl_haha:

as your family is growing, mine is dwindeling down...one son just got divorced and another's wife moved out and is waiting to be served..my family was getting big but not so anymore...:sad0119:

I just made lasagna 2 weeks ago! Gotta love Italian food!



You will love these Yams! I hated them til I had these.

Yam Casserole

3 sm. cans Yams
2 eggs beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 cup sugar (whoops said it was br. sugar, but it's not)
1 tsp vanilla

Mash potatoes then add all ingredients. Spread in pan. I made 4 times this much for my bunch and used a 13x9x2 pan. Not sure what size you need to this amount. Probably and 8" square pan would do. You'll know when you put the yams in if it's big enough.


Topping

1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 1/2 cup of chopped pecans

Mix all together until it's a crumby consistency, but will spread over the top of the yams.

Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 350 degrees for 45 min. Remove foil and brown the topping.

It's almost like a desert. Enjoy!

[LiveLaughLuv]

I just made lasagna 2 weeks ago! Gotta love Italian food!



You will love these Yams! I hated them til I had these.

Yam Casserole

3 sm. cans Yams
2 eggs beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 cup sugar (whoops said it was br. sugar, but it's not)
1 tsp vanilla

Mash potatoes then add all ingredients. Spread in pan. I made 4 times this much for my bunch and used a 13x9x2 pan. Not sure what size you need to this amount. Probably and 8" square pan would do. You'll know when you put the yams in if it's big enough.


Topping

1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 1/2 cup of chopped pecans

Mix all together until it's a crumby consistency, but will spread over the top of the yams.

Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 350 degrees for 45 min. Remove foil and brown the topping.

It's almost like a desert. Enjoy!

Sounds like desert, sweet potato pie..love that too..

Hmmm, I think I'll give this a try but don't know if anyone other than me would eat it..I'll make it during the week with my LEFTOVERS...

I just copied that recipe to my word perfect..thanks so much...

[downunder]

Eww, eh...I thought so...:girl_haha:

I may be of the minority but I always eat my salad with my meal not before. I like it better that way...the candied yams is served with the main course as a side dish.



Unless one tries a variety of meals prepared differently you shouldn't say you don't like it until you taste it...:love0085: (Now if you told me BBQ'd kangaroo is good, I'd say, ewwww...:girl_haha:) At least then, it would be an opinion based on taste and not looks...

Now I just learned something new. I didn't know Austrialia is part of Asia and that your cuisine favors Asian tastes, that's a new one for me..I love seafood and my Christmas Eve is all seafood, no meat that day!

Glad you have the mosiac of people, much like the US does...it's a melting pot, or so they say..

Kangaroo is quite popular and served in most restaurants and available at most supermarkets. Personally I don't like it that much, but it's one of the healthiest meats around as it is extremely low in fat. I feed it to my cats and they LOVE it!

You're so right about judging things you haven't tried, I hope I get to try these candied yams one day! Although most Americans cannot abide Vegemite and nearly every Australian would eat it daily,myself included!

Hopefully one day I will get the chance to try a traditional Thanksgiving dinner complete with Candied Yams! Although I just read you can buy them canned which is even more off-putting! The only canned vegetables I would ever eat are tomatoes (in cooking), beans (legumes like kidney) or occasionally corn when fresh is out of season.

I have made a pumpkin pie once out of curiosity, I ended up binning it because no one liked it, yet pumpkin (fresh, roasted) is one of my favorite vegetables.

[Tam5115]

Kangaroo is quite popular and served in most restaurants and available at most supermarkets. Personally I don't like it that much, but it's one of the healthiest meats around as it is extremely low in fat. I feed it to my cats and they LOVE it!

You're so right about judging things you haven't tried, I hope I get to try these candied yams one day! Although most Americans cannot abide Vegemite and nearly every Australian would eat it daily,myself included!

Hopefully one day I will get the chance to try a traditional Thanksgiving dinner complete with Candied Yams! Although I just read you can buy them canned which is even more off-putting! The only canned vegetables I would ever eat are tomatoes (in cooking), beans (legumes like kidney) or occasionally corn when fresh is out of season.

I have made a pumpkin pie once out of curiosity, I ended up binning it because no one liked it, yet pumpkin (fresh, roasted) is one of my favorite vegetables.

I've just gone extremely white at the thought of eating kangaroo! :girl_haha: But I'm that way. I don't eat anything that isn't beef, pork, chicken, turkey, many fish and some seafoods. I do not like venison at all, any wild duck...anything that tastes gamey in any way. But see, my head screws me over before I even take a bite. If I know that's buffalo.... ain't gonna happen. We see a lot of buffalo around here in the last few years.

I think with most people, our tastes are developed by what we are given to eat as we grow up. My family ate very plainly and so do I. This all reminds me of a show my hubby likes to watch. Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimern. Yikes! My tummy starts a flip floppin' every time.

As for what we're having, look at last years post. Lather, rinse, repeat. :tongue:

[Jessie50]

Very traditional for us........Chinese buffet.:girl_haha:

Happy Thanksgiving one and all!

[LiveLaughLuv]

WHAT IS VEGEMITE?
As you may know, Vegemite is an Australian food, but over the years it has come to be known as an Australian icon. It is a spread made mainly from concentrated yeast extract that is leftover from the beer brewing process; but don't get your hopes up, that doesn't make it alcoholic. Vegemite's creators recognised that the yeast extract was a very valuable source of vitamins; add to that the various spices and vegetable extracts, and it's creators fulfilled their goals to create a highly nutritional and tasty spread. Vegemite has a solid consistency similar to that of butter, but it's heavier, and it's a very dark brown.
http://www.about-australia-shop.com/vegemite.htm

[janicelee]

I'm a little late to the party here, but here's my Thanksgiving menu. I'm working tomorrow. I don't really mind, one of the managers in the IT division has to be on-site tomorrow, and since I worked Thanksgiving for years back in my airline days, it doesn't really bother me to be working on a holiday. About 20 other people have to work as well, so I'm bringing in plenty of homemade goodies for the poor folks that have to work. Chocolate Cranberry Muffins, Pumpkin Cookies, and Sweet Potato Pies are on the menu for my co-workers tomorrow. I gave up eating meat a few months ago, so when I get home I'll have Spinach Lasagna, so somewhere a Turkey has something to be thankful for.

[rockford2]

I'm a little late to the party here, but here's my Thanksgiving menu. I'm working tomorrow. I don't really mind, one of the managers in the IT division has to be on-site tomorrow, and since I worked Thanksgiving for years back in my airline days, it doesn't really bother me to be working on a holiday. About 20 other people have to work as well, so I'm bringing in plenty of homemade goodies for the poor folks that have to work. Chocolate Cranberry Muffins, Pumpkin Cookies, and Sweet Potato Pies are on the menu for my co-workers tomorrow. I gave up eating meat a few months ago, so when I get home I'll have Spinach Lasagna, so somewhere a Turkey has something to be thankful for.

Janice....you never fail to quack me up! And that turkey says 'gobble gobble' which in turkey talk is 'THANK YOU!'

i found out not too long ago that from now on I must work every weekend! Company wants to cut back on the overtime. So I don't care what I eat, just that i can grab winks in tomorrow morn and Friday morn.

We will be making our famous White Castle stuffing though! YUM!

[Oceanblueeyes]

I have cooked for two full days.

This is my menu for tomorrow.

Ham
Turkey (25 pound)
homemade fried cornbread dressing
giblet gravy
turnips
homemade potato salad
fresh white acre peas
chicken casserole
broccoli casserole
cranberry sauce
sweet potato casserole
sour cream biscuits
dinner rolls
deviled eggs
Silver Queen corn n cob
small butter beans

Sweets:

Homemade sour cream pound cake
Angel pie.
Chocolate Bacon Bark
Strawberry and banana trifle dessert
heavenly hash
pecan pie

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! HOPE ALL OF YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!!!!!!!

[annalyzer]

My lord Ocean are you feeding an army? That's quite a feast!

A brother from Columbus called today and will be spending Thanksgiving with me. I have someone to share my dinner with now. :tender:

besides the dogs. :tongue:

[PatC]

Ocean.... you forgot to tell us what time to show up.

:girl_haha:

[Oceanblueeyes]

All ya-ll just come on over we will find something to feed you be assured of that. Us southern cooks always cooks too much.:smile:

The last head count we have coming is 24.

Oh my I am going to be so tired at the end of the day but feel so blessed that our loved ones and friends shared our Thanksgiving together.

Family tradition ya know! lol

I love all of you.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

[Jute]

All ya-ll just come on over we will find something to feed you be assured of that. Us southern cooks always cooks too much.:smile:

The last head count we have coming is 24.

Oh my I am going to be so tired at the end of the day but feel so blessed that our loved ones and friends shared our Thanksgiving together.

Family tradition ya know! lol

I love all of you.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

You southern cooks cook a fine meal, Ocean! Yum - I can't wait to sit down at the table. :kissyface4:

What are white acre peas? :blondblush113268230

With all of your wonderful deserts, you certainly don't need it, but don't Southerns eat pumpkin pie? With more whipped cream than pie, of course. :happy0158:

[annalyzer]

With all of your wonderful deserts, you certainly don't need it, but don't Southerns eat pumpkin pie? With more whipped cream than pie, of course. :happy0158:

That's what I had for breakfast. :tongue:

[Oceanblueeyes]

You southern cooks cook a fine meal, Ocean! Yum - I can't wait to sit down at the table. :kissyface4:

What are white acre peas? :blondblush113268230

With all of your wonderful deserts, you certainly don't need it, but don't Southerns eat pumpkin pie? With more whipped cream than pie, of course. :happy0158:

I made it!!!!!!!!!!:0012: Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my gosh we had such a good day but we were so stuffed it even hurt to laugh.:groan: Maybe that is what makes the food so good knowing we don't eat like this but maybe once or twice a year.

White acre peas are small peas. They are sometimes called a cream 40 pea. It is almost white and has a very nice taste to it. I put onions, chicken broth, salt, pepper and a couple of slices of bacon in them and let them simmer on medium low for around an hour.

Oh Jute, we surely had that pumpkin pie with whip cream. Our sister in law brought a pumpkin pie. I had told them not to bring anything but a lot of them brought desserts so we had plenty to choose from. Too many lol and I am not even a big sweet eater but it is hard not to sample everything.

I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving holidays. Stay safe and alert if any of you get out and dare shop tomorrow or this weekend.

Ocean

imo

[PatC]

Well, as promised, for this Thanksgiving, I didn't even make reservations! We dined at Ryan's and it was very good. All the traditional fare was available and what surprised me was I even liked their stuffing!

I had made pumpkin and pecan pies and after visiting the kids left to go to her family for another Thanksgiving meal. I sent some of each pie home with them. Oh, and I made that Cranberry Salad that Analyzer posted up thread here and I'm gotta warn you, it's addictive!!!!

[nanabillie]

OK, it's now Thanksgiving night and I had a Big Mac three hours ago. I'm starved! Our Thanksgiving was yesterday, you know with in-laws and such you get together when possible.
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I love sweet potatoes whether they are called yams or just sweet potatoes. Especially with ham. Love the nut and brown sugar topping but also love them with marshmallow topping. And I love them made into sweet potato surprise. You cook and mash the sweet potatoes, mix with butter, vanilla and not sure what else, it's been a while. You get a big spoonful in your hand and put a large marshmallow in the center. Work the potato around the marshamallow then roll in corn flakes, I think it was. Bake until the marshmallow pops and seeps through the potato and says,
Surprise!

[mollybrown]

O.K. Now that it was a success I can post :zm10:

20Lb Turkey with an every 20 Basting Merinade :zm10:

Two Dressings (one traditional, one cranberry) :zm10:

Two Gravies ( one from pan dripping, one traditional):zm10:

Green Bean Cassarole :zm10: That's a given but a tradition in my family

Regular Whipped Potato's Yukon Golds (cream and butter) :zm10:

Sweet Potato/White Potato Bake (To die for) :zm10:

Grape/Cold Salad (to die for):zm10:

Endive salad ( My 88 YO aunts German Recipe, that she doesn't have the recipe for ) :zm10:

Pecan/Carmel/ Apple Pie with Ice Cream

Pumpkin Pie with whip cream
We only had twelve people and they are ALL the turkey, a few of the other left overs so we will be cooking a couple turkey breast tomorrow to finish up the rest of the left overs, although there wasn't much left :grin:

[nanabillie]

I have never stuffed a turkey, I've been stuffed with turkey. We just have conrbread dressing with giblet gravy.
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I make something we have always called cherry stuff. Can of cherry pie filling, can of eagle brand milk, (to me, that always means sweetened condensed), cool whip. Part of the family like a can of pineapple added, but DH does not, so...We eat it as a salad but it could be put into a graham cracker pie shell.
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I love, love, love pumpkin. Nothing but butter and sugar added to make a pie. I don't like store bought because they have cinnamon and other spices.
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I would appreciate it if yall would ship me your left overs since I didn't cook.
I would like some one's chicken and dumplings, I think it was Luv that had Lasagna,
don't think I want any Vegemite or any thing close to it...ew..nor Kangaroo..
I'll stick to my Southern cooking. We always have fried turkey.

Yesterday along with turkey we had ham, crockpot mac and cheese, brocolli casserole, corn, greenbeans with ham, dressing and gravy, sweet potato souffle, cranberry sauce, pistachio salad, rolls, and for desert: cheese cake, Paula Dean banana pudding, cookies and cream something, pecan choc. chip pie, and of course...Sweet Tea!

[nanabillie]

Oh, and I do LOVE Baklava!!! Yummy!!

And I prefer to have my salad and baked potato on the plate with my rib eye, please. With lots of ranch dressing!

[LiveLaughLuv]

Glad everyone enjoyed their Holiday...we did too.
Everything went well. I had lots of left overs ( I always cook too much) so the kids went home with some..

I must say, everyone loved the desert, ANNA can you hear me??? :girl_haha:

I tried Annas, cranberry mousse...everyone loved it. Thanks for giving me a new Thanksgiving flavor to add to my traditional meal menu..:11_2_104:

[hinman]

oh my I am so stuffed after Thanksgiving. I had a ton of left overs and sent all the family home with tons. I can only handle Thanksgiving leftovers for a day .

[Jessie50]

We had a change of plans ( the Chinese buffet was closed) so we had a Jimmy Buffet Thanksgiving instead. Margaritaville must be a very lively place on a non-holiday. I had a pulled pork sandwich and onion rings. The stepson brought his new girl friend and we had a great time!

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[downunder]

Your Thanksgiving was just another work day for me :(

Glad you all had a great time!

[Pandabear]

homemade fried cornbread dressing

fresh white acre peas


White peas are my favorite peas! We call them white cream peas here in AR, but I'd bet they are the same.

Fried cornbread dressing? Sounds delicious...would you share the recipe please? :grin: