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JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

kittykatkay — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:08:04 GMT

I would LOVE to read everyone's menu for Thanksgiving dinner. I think there are alot of great cooks here and may even give some of us ideas for upcoming December holidays too.

I am drooling at the mouth already, lol.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

FastDogWalker2 — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:10:24 GMT

Turkey

Stuffing

Gravy

Rice

Peas

Cranberries

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

Mac and Cheese

Relishes

Rolls

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

kittykatkay — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:10:31 GMT

Turkey Breast with dressing (what we call it in the South) and gravy;

Pole Beans (another southern term) that are large green beans which are also known as "Italian Green Beans" in the Kroger stores anyway. I haven't found them anywhere but Kroger...so good, I cook them in chicken broth, salt & pepper.

Cole Slaw, Deviled Eggs and Apple Turnovers.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:43:31 GMT

Just the two of us this year, so the basics are on our menu: turkey breast, stuffing, corn pudding, gravy, brown-and-serve rolls, and pumpkin cobbler for dessert.

@kittykatkay Those deviled eggs sound good, so I'm making some for our meal too.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

gidgetgh — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:22:14 GMT

Ham and cheese sandwich

reduced fat potato chips

Cranberry sauce

green olives

cheesecake

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

sophiesofers — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:23:14 GMT

I come from an Italian family, so we have our Italian meal, antipasto, pasta, meatballs. Then after a half hour (whoever is still hungry) out comes the American meal, turkey, stuffing, potatoes, etc. Yes its alot of food, so there are always leftovers to take home. Plus, the next day its extra time on my eliptical. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

FrostyBabe1 — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:29:20 GMT

Sautéed shrimp, scallops, possibly stone crab. Whatever looks good when I go to the fish market early Wednesday morning. Field greens with the usual salad veggies and a vinaigrette dressing. Sauvignon Blanc to drink.

I absolutely detest just about everything on the traditional thanksgiving day menu.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

Mz iMac — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:37:13 GMT

Take out from Gallaghers located inside Resorts Casino

CRAB CRUSTED PACIFIC SALMON
Bearnaise Sauce & Sauteed Spinach

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

kittykatkay — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:38:38 GMT

@Mz iMac ....DANG WOMAN, I'm leaving the South right now and on my way to your house, LOL.....

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

Meowingkitty — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:38:47 GMT

Turkey

stuffing

mashed potatoes

sweet potatoes

mixed veggies

salted Carmel cheesecake

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

kittykatkay — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:39:46 GMT

Everyone's menu, thus far, is so scrumptious and sounds absolutely fabulous.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

KaySD — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:40:48 GMT

The family has chosen not to risk gathering this year, so the menu at my house is simple. I love leftover turkey, and I scored a Trader Joe bone-in, brined, roasted whole turkey breast to reheat. Mashed potatoes with lemon might make it to the table, with maybe creamed greens, sort of in lieu of gravy. I spotted a wonderful recipe in the NYT cooking newsletter for a bread dressing with a ton of celery in it, but I don't have any leeks so I'll probably decide not to try it. And we don't really care for dessert, but I have a nice wedge of cheese and also some Frango chocolate, depending on how we feel.

There is a high probability of Champagne!

Our "main course," and I know this sounds corny but I'm looking forward to it, will be talking about the many things we appreciate. This may take a while, because there is so much when take time and really pay attention. My corollary, secret promise to myself is not to utter a single negative word all day.

I wish everyone here a fabulous feast of appreciation and inspiration, whatever they have to eat!

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

Susan Louise — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:35:09 GMT

Prime rib roast

Caesar salad

James Arthur Vineyards 'Edelweiss' wine

Homemade candy cane ice cream (keto/low carb)

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

kittykatkay — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:43:58 GMT

@KaySD wrote:
The family has chosen not to risk gathering this year, so the menu at my house is simple. I love leftover turkey, and I scored a Trader Joe bone-in, brined, roasted whole turkey breast to reheat. Mashed potatoes with lemon might make it to the table, with maybe creamed greens, sort of in lieu of gravy. I spotted a wonderful recipe in the NYT cooking newsletter for a bread dressing with a ton of celery in it, but I don't have any leeks so I'll probably decide not to try it. And we don't really care for dessert, but I have a nice wedge of cheese and also some Frango chocolate, depending on how we feel.

There is a high probability of Champagne!

Our "main course," and I know this sounds corny but I'm looking forward to it, will be talking about the many things we appreciate. This may take a while, because there is so much when take time and really pay attention. My corollary, secret promise to myself is not to utter a single negative word all day.

I wish everyone here a fabulous feast of appreciation and inspiration, whatever they have to eat!

@KaySD ....what a nice and thoughtful post. Enjoy your dinner and your many blessings. I wish for all many blessings also and for a much better 2021. Hold your family tight, everyone, even if not in person, in thoughts and prayers.

We are all in this together and we shall all get through this.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

KaySD — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:44:13 GMT

Wow, @Mz iMac , I never would have thought to put a Bearnaise sauce on salmon. That sound excellent, and nicely balanced with the spinach.

I've noticed that a lot of the best restaurants where I live are doing their whole holiday menu for curbside pickup--things they normally would never do as takeaway. Yummy.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

reiki604 — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:46:07 GMT

Just me and DH:

Turkey breast

cornbread dressing

cranberry sauce

corn pudding

mashed sweet potatoes with pecans

string bean casserole

biscuits

pumpkin pie

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

kittykatkay — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:46:58 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
Just the two of us this year, so the basics are on our menu: turkey breast, stuffing, corn pudding, gravy, brown-and-serve rolls, and pumpkin cobbler for dessert.

@kittykatkay Those deviled eggs sound good, so I'm making some for our meal too.

@deepwaterdotter ....YAY!!! I know, they are so good and we always have them for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Enjoy, sweetie.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

Mz iMac — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:53:48 GMT

@kittykatkay

I'm eating my meal in the comfort of my room at Resorts. I do not feel comfortable eating inside the restaurants. In N.J. occupancy for indoor dining is at 25%.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

KaySD — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:54:53 GMT

@kittykatkay wrote:
@KaySD wrote:
The family has chosen not to risk gathering this year, so the menu at my house is simple. I love leftover turkey, and I scored a Trader Joe bone-in, brined, roasted whole turkey breast to reheat. Mashed potatoes with lemon might make it to the table, with maybe creamed greens, sort of in lieu of gravy. I spotted a wonderful recipe in the NYT cooking newsletter for a bread dressing with a ton of celery in it, but I don't have any leeks so I'll probably decide not to try it. And we don't really care for dessert, but I have a nice wedge of cheese and also some Frango chocolate, depending on how we feel.

There is a high probability of Champagne!

Our "main course," and I know this sounds corny but I'm looking forward to it, will be talking about the many things we appreciate. This may take a while, because there is so much when take time and really pay attention. My corollary, secret promise to myself is not to utter a single negative word all day.

I wish everyone here a fabulous feast of appreciation and inspiration, whatever they have to eat!
@KaySD ....what a nice and thoughtful post. Enjoy your dinner and your many blessings. I wish for all many blessings also and for a much better 2021. Hold your family tight, everyone, even if not in person, in thoughts and prayers.

We are all in this together and we shall all get through this.

@kittykatkay

Yes! And thank you from one "kay" to another!

Life happens one breath at a time. And, though not everyone has a family, or a feast, or even a place to cook it, everyone has a source of love inside them. I guess I'd say the "tradition" aspect of holidays does't matter as much to me as the reminder to reach for the best feelings I can. Appreciation is my starting point.

Re: JUST CURIOUS....Your Thanksgiving Menu

kittykatkay — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:57:47 GMT

@KaySD ....so very true.