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Thanksgiving menu

software — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:10:53 GMT

I haven't had my yearly anxiety attack yet, but it's creeping in!!

Need to clean the refrigerator then start shopping.

I ordered my turkey today, the local Elks Lodge is smoking hams & turkeys to be picked up next Tuesday. I ordered a turkey breast. Proceeds for a local charity.

Since I do most of the cooking myself, I need a "hack".

I don't care for turkey or ham but I think I'll enjoy this smoked turkey breast.

Going to make a pumpkin pie and a pecan pie.

Need to pick up the pecans.

DD making a green bean casserole.

Not sure what DS is bringing. They both have worked in food service and cook better than I do!

I'll figure out a few more sides myself.

How are your Thanksgiving preps coming along?

Re: Thanksgiving menu

Gracies Mom — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:22:25 GMT

After 20 years of my hubby and I hosting Thanksgiving for my Mom, Grandmother, Aunt, Brother and his wife---we are alone.My brother is divorced--and the rest of my family is deceased. It will just be the two of us. We could've made plans to eat out on the holiday, but I'm not ready to do that yet--Thanksgiving to me means being at home enjoying family.

I plan to make a whole small turkey, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce--will buy a bakery pumpkin pie for dessert--and maybe a coconut custard one too. I'm not ready to give up the tradition of cooking for this holiday--not yet.

I will be sad, but will keep busy---hubby and I always start decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving--maybe we'll start right after our turkey meal.

Wishing everyone a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving--and cherish the times with your families!!!!

Thanksgiving was the one holiday we all managed to get together--I'll cherish the memories, of course.

Re: Thanksgiving menu

deeva — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:23:47 GMT

I’m doing something completely different this year. I’m going to make a pot of chili. No fuss or stress for me.

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Harpa — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:23:35 GMT

My DD and I planned it out yesterday...

She also is making green bean casserole! She's never done one before that I know of. She'll also do a cranberry relish, cheese straws for hors d'oeuvres,

and bring a dessert.

I want to do ECGB's corn souffle, (Thank you, ECGB!) my famous mashed potatoes, and something else, but not sure what. Another kind of dessert and an hors d'oeuvre.

We'll both do turkeys! I'm going to get the smallest I can find so DH and I can have left overs, and they can have their leftovers. So, that means we'll probably make our own dressing/stuffing, too. (I think.)

What is dreaded for me is shopping for Thanksgiving - no matter the day or night, Wegman's will be crammed/jammed packed!!

Happy planning & cooking/baking everyone!

Re: Thanksgiving menu

Deanie — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 22:24:13 GMT

@software I just spoke with someone today who told me he goes to his relatives. He hates him due to the fact he flaunts his wealth. He told me he has Thanksgiving catered. I asked if it was a very large crowd? No, he replied, just family.

Re: Thanksgiving menu

Carmie — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:59:27 GMT

It’s still too early for me to think about it. I do the same thing every year, so my plans are made. I just have to prepare and it’s too early.

Don’t bother me on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving...I’ll be a crazy woman then.

Re: Thanksgiving menu

software — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 01:52:39 GMT

Since I work long days, I have to do a lot of advance planning. No time for anything last minute. I do have off the long weekend after.

I found a recipe online for carrot souffle. It was very popular at Piccadilly cafeteria, now closed.

I think if I prep most everything this weekend, I'll do fine on THE day.

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AuntG — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 02:05:41 GMT

Our meal will be simple so no anxiety. A few other things, like my car needing body work are more stressful than making our Thanksgiving dinner.

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wagirl — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:32:42 GMT

I remember those crazy days before T-day-----and thankfully, I am done with them. If me and my fam get invited out to dinner, we take sides or apps. If we don't, I cook just the normal stuff everyone will eat. I don't bake pies or any desserts; I buy already prepared serving sizes of a few different kinds. Have a local grocery store that has OUTSTANDING prepared foods that are healthy and good tasting. I don't clean like a mad woman or get up at the crack of dawn to start cooking. Stress level is non existant for me. If it costs me a little more--so be it!! Worth every penny!!!

Re: Thanksgiving menu

ECBG — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:56:01 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
My DD and I planned it out yesterday...

She also is making green bean casserole! She's never done one before that I know of. She'll also do a cranberry relish, cheese straws for hors d'oeuvres,

and bring a dessert.

I want to do ECGB's corn souffle, (Thank you, ECGB!) my famous mashed potatoes, and something else, but not sure what. Another kind of dessert and an hors d'oeuvre.

We'll both do turkeys! I'm going to get the smallest I can find so DH and I can have left overs, and they can have their leftovers. So, that means we'll probably make our own dressing/stuffing, too. (I think.)

What is dreaded for me is shopping for Thanksgiving - no matter the day or night, Wegman's will be crammed/jammed packed!!

Happy planning & cooking/baking everyone!
I

@Harpa,Get a BIG plate to serve yourself!!! Also, I want to know if you ate the leftover corn souffle for breakfast the next day!!!!!!!

Re: Thanksgiving menu

software — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 04:36:28 GMT

When our family was larger, we decided to eat out for Thanksgiving. It was great but we missed the leftovers!

Re: Thanksgiving menu

Harpa — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:05:12 GMT

@ECBG

So sorry for getting your initials inverted!

I wanted to thank you for that recipe! I wanted to respond when you first shared it, but I was too busy.

I can't wait to try it!

Re: Thanksgiving menu

beckyb1012 — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:11:43 GMT

@software wrote:
When our family was larger, we decided to eat out for Thanksgiving. It was great but we missed the leftovers!

@software I still remember the year my dear SIL wanted us to do that. My son was 16 months old and his now in his mid 30's with his own family. There were no leftovers whatsoever. His Dad and I were raiding the fridge/freezer at 9:00 that night frying up pizza rolls ect.. in the fry daddy. We were starving. Luby's then back to her home for dessert did not cut it. She still gets grief over that disaster.

Re: Thanksgiving menu

software — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:29:53 GMT

Yes, we joked about it for years too!

@beckyb1012 wrote:
@software wrote:
When our family was larger, we decided to eat out for Thanksgiving. It was great but we missed the leftovers!
@software I still remember the year my dear SIL wanted us to do that. My son was 16 months old and his now in his mid 30's with his own family. There were no leftovers whatsoever. His Dad and I were raiding the fridge/freezer at 9:00 that night frying up pizza rolls ect.. in the fry daddy. We were starving. Luby's then back to her home for dessert did not cut it. She still gets grief over that disaster.

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jackthebear — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:34:08 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
My DD and I planned it out yesterday...

She also is making green bean casserole! She's never done one before that I know of. She'll also do a cranberry relish, cheese straws for hors d'oeuvres,

and bring a dessert.

I want to do ECGB's corn souffle, (Thank you, ECGB!) my famous mashed potatoes, and something else, but not sure what. Another kind of dessert and an hors d'oeuvre.

We'll both do turkeys! I'm going to get the smallest I can find so DH and I can have left overs, and they can have their leftovers. So, that means we'll probably make our own dressing/stuffing, too. (I think.)

What is dreaded for me is shopping for Thanksgiving - no matter the day or night, Wegman's will be crammed/jammed packed!!

Happy planning & cooking/baking everyone!
I

I do it in stages, leaving the vegetables till the end that way I don't feel rushed, the canned stuff I got 2 weeks ago. I have a spreadsheet to keep me organized

Re: Thanksgiving menu

jackthebear — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:38:45 GMT

@Deanie wrote:
@software I just spoke with someone today who told me he goes to his relatives. He hates him due to the fact he flaunts his wealth. He told me he has Thanksgiving catered. I asked if it was a very large crowd? No, he replied, just family.

YVMV

it's funny you say this I was at mahjong this week talking about Brussel sprouts I had at Whole foods and how I was going to try to figure out how to make them next week. One of the other women said to me "why don't you just go and buy them" , we all had a good laugh over that

I am all about making it all for Thanksgiving, but I am going to buy those sprouts.

Apple Riesling sprouts they were very good

Re: Thanksgiving menu

ECBG — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:26:53 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
@ECBG
So sorry for getting your initials inverted!

I wanted to thank you for that recipe! I wanted to respond when you first shared it, but I was too busy.

I can't wait to try it!

@Harpa,Oh Hon, that's OK. When we first had to come up with a name I didn't have a clue so I just threw up my initials! Creative, huh?

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ECBG — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:57:58 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@Harpa wrote:
My DD and I planned it out yesterday...

She also is making green bean casserole! She's never done one before that I know of. She'll also do a cranberry relish, cheese straws for hors d'oeuvres,

and bring a dessert.

I want to do ECGB's corn souffle, (Thank you, ECGB!) my famous mashed potatoes, and something else, but not sure what. Another kind of dessert and an hors d'oeuvre.

We'll both do turkeys! I'm going to get the smallest I can find so DH and I can have left overs, and they can have their leftovers. So, that means we'll probably make our own dressing/stuffing, too. (I think.)

What is dreaded for me is shopping for Thanksgiving - no matter the day or night, Wegman's will be crammed/jammed packed!!

Happy planning & cooking/baking everyone!
I
I do it in stages, leaving the vegetables till the end that way I don't feel rushed, the canned stuff I got 2 weeks ago. I have a spreadsheet to keep me organized

@jackthebear, You said you wanted something else. This is scrumptious and children (at least ours) eat it very well, teenagers want the entire thing! Lower in calories! NO crust!

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1 Tbsp. Oil

1 lg. onion, chopped

1 pkg chopped, frozen spinach, all water squeezed out

I put in a colander and press with a spoon.

5 eggs

¾ lbs Muenster cheese, grated

Salt, pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Spray pie plate

Heat oil in skillet over med heat

Add onion cook only until clear

Add spinach, cook only until excess moisture is out

Let cool.

Beat eggs in bowl with fork or whisk.

Add cheese, and salt, pepper to taste

Stir onion, spinach mixture in.

Pour into pie plate

Bake 40-45 minutes until lightly brown.

Serves 6 adults as a side vegetable.

Re: Thanksgiving menu

Toppers3 — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 04:49:31 GMT

I used to make a larger whole turkey with lots of sides, but now I don't do that anymore.

I have scaled down what I make for us, and this year I'm roasting a smaller turkey breast, and I'm just making a few sides with it.

It's just my husband and myself that will be having Thanksgiving dinner. Most of our family members are gone now, too.

I'll probably make a veggie, and either stuffing and mashed potatoes, with turkey gravy and whole cranberries to have with it, and then pumpkin pie with whipped cream for dessert.

We already have everything. I just have to remember to take the turkey breast out of the freezer to defrost.

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ID2 — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:24:29 GMT

I ordered a 25 pounder for only 7 people but we like lots of leftovers so.... I decided to cheat a bit this year. Instead of making everything myself I placed orders at our local farms and restaurants. I'll be picking up our pumpkin pie, honey crisp crumb pie and my rolls. I froze corn from August that I'll be serving. We're not celebrating till next Saturday when the kids are able to get here.