What's on your Thanksgiving Menu?

[Anonymous]

Turkey
Corn Bread
2 versions of stuffing
corn pudding
2 types of cranberry sauce
A vegan something
veggie tray/hummous tray that looks like a turkey
2 apple pies and an ice cream pie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those making green bean casserole, are you making the traditional one with cream of mushroom abs crispy fried onions? I got assigned “green vegetable” to bring to dinner this year and hoping the casserole is acceptable?

WWYD?

I would bring the traditional green bean casserole and a very simple salad— just greens and a light homemade vinaigrette. That way the traditionalists are happy, and the folks who want a simpler, ‘cleaner’ veggie have an option, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those making green bean casserole, are you making the traditional one with cream of mushroom abs crispy fried onions? I got assigned “green vegetable” to bring to dinner this year and hoping the casserole is acceptable?

WWYD?

I would bring the traditional green bean casserole and a very simple salad— just greens and a light homemade vinaigrette. That way the traditionalists are happy, and the folks who want a simpler, ‘cleaner’ veggie have an option, too.

I love green bean casserole, and not the upscale versions. But if I were asked to bring a veggie, I would bring something else. Or like the pp said, green bean casserole plus a healthier veggie dish.

[Anonymous]

It is just me so I am just having the parts I like, so mashed potatoes and gravy, a turkey thigh, and pumpkin pie.

[Anonymous]

Grilled Cornish game hens
Roasted baby potatoes
Butternut squash soup
Green beans with almonds
Spinach salad with dried cranberries, walnuts, and blue cheese with a Dijon vinaigrette
Stuffing
Cranberry sauce
Rolls

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Grilled Cornish game hens
Roasted baby potatoes
Butternut squash soup
Green beans with almonds
Spinach salad with dried cranberries, walnuts, and blue cheese with a Dijon vinaigrette
Stuffing
Cranberry sauce
Rolls

Oh, and much pie!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
We start with frozen cranberry salad (it’s almost like a sorbet), then
Turkey and giblet gravy
Bread stuffing
Ground veal and sausage “stuffing” with pine nuts and golden raisins
Mashed potatoes
Carrot soufflé
Green beans
Cranberry apple crisp
Rolls

Pie for dessert

I know that some of these ingredients may sound off, but I promise that they work together and everyone who tries this loves it! The whip cream is the star of the recipe. The recipe has been in my family for years.

Frozen Cranberry Salad
Mix together:
6 oz cream cheese (3/4 of a brick - low fat works fine)
2 T mayo (light is fine)
2 T sugar

Add:
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. crushed pineapple
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce

Blend until mixed.

Finally, prepare one package of dream whip according to directions and fold into the cranberry mixture (you can also use 2 cups thawed cool whip). Pour into loaf pan, cover with foil and freeze. Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving, and slice.


This sounds interesting and refreshing. Can you share the recipe?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
We start with frozen cranberry salad (it’s almost like a sorbet), then
Turkey and giblet gravy
Bread stuffing
Ground veal and sausage “stuffing” with pine nuts and golden raisins
Mashed potatoes
Carrot soufflé
Green beans
Cranberry apple crisp
Rolls

Pie for dessert

I know that some of these ingredients may sound off, but I promise that they work together and everyone who tries this loves it! The whip cream is the star of the recipe. The recipe has been in my family for years.

Frozen Cranberry Salad
Mix together:
6 oz cream cheese (3/4 of a brick - low fat works fine)
2 T mayo (light is fine)
2 T sugar

Add:
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. crushed pineapple
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce

Blend until mixed.

Finally, prepare one package of dream whip according to directions and fold into the cranberry mixture (you can also use 2 cups thawed cool whip). Pour into loaf pan, cover with foil and freeze. Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving, and slice.


This sounds interesting and refreshing. Can you share the recipe?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:the "menu" for Thursday:

For apps I have a cheese board, bacon wrapped dates, and empanadas.

For meal:

Curried pumpkin bisque

turkey breast w oyster sausage stuffing

Roasted pork loin in apricot habenero glaze

French green beans

Duck fat potatoes

Sweet potato salad

Turnip Apple and onion gratin

Portuguese stuffing (chorizo and challah)

Oyster pie (oysters, butter, breadcrumbs)

We are hosting. Others bringing desserts (I hate to bake!) and booze. Lots of Prosecco...

Yummm, I want to join your feast!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
We start with frozen cranberry salad (it’s almost like a sorbet), then
Turkey and giblet gravy
Bread stuffing
Ground veal and sausage “stuffing” with pine nuts and golden raisins
Mashed potatoes
Carrot soufflé
Green beans
Cranberry apple crisp
Rolls

Pie for dessert

I know that some of these ingredients may sound off, but I promise that they work together and everyone who tries this loves it! The whip cream is the star of the recipe. The recipe has been in my family for years.

Frozen Cranberry Salad
Mix together:
6 oz cream cheese (3/4 of a brick - low fat works fine)
2 T mayo (light is fine)
2 T sugar

Add:
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. crushed pineapple
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce

Blend until mixed.

Finally, prepare one package of dream whip according to directions and fold into the cranberry mixture (you can also use 2 cups thawed cool whip). Pour into loaf pan, cover with foil and freeze. Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving, and slice.


This sounds interesting and refreshing. Can you share the recipe?

That sounds yummy, thank you!

[Anonymous]

turkey
corn bread stufffing
mashed potatoes
green beans
carrots
glazed sweet potatoes
macaroni and cheese
rolls
maybe a kale and apple salad
one pie, one cake

if we were hosting extended family there would be a few more side dishes but that would cause too much waste with just the three of us

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're pretty traditional:

Appetizers - cheese plate, deviled eggs, veggie tray

Turkey - brined & butterflied
Mashed potatoes
Sweet potatoes, half covered with marshmallows and half covered with pecan streusel
Gravy
Dressing
Steamed green beans
Cranberry sauce
"Thanksgiving slaw" with cabbage, apples, pomegranate seeds, celery
Rolls - haven't decided yet if we'll make homemade or buy a package of Martin's

Pumpkin pie
Apple pie
Pecan pie
Homemade whipped cream
Vanilla ice cream
Assorted chocolates

Wine
Sparkling cider for the kids

What kind of dressing for the slaw? I’ve been looking for a cool, crisp, fresh recipe like this!

[Anonymous]

I’m hosting a potluck for 15 (+?). I didn’t assign anything to anyone, and I’m amazed at how well the menu is coming together.

I put an asterisk next to the menu I shared, and everyone else has volunteered to make everything else.

*Drinks: Beer, wine, hot cider, liquor + mixers, soft drinks


Appetizers:
*Cheese board with pimento cheese, goat cheese, baked Brie, fig spread, fruit & nuts, a variety of crackers & breads
Shrimp cocktail
Deviled eggs
Meatballs

Dinner:
*Turkey & Ham, & Gravy
*Cranberry salad
*Roasted sweet potato salad
Mac and cheese
Mashed potatoes
Scalloped potatoes
Dressing
Brussels sprouts
Green beans w/bacon
Biscuits & Challah


Dessert
*Coffee & Bailey's
*Pumpkin pie
*Apple, pear, & cranberry tart
*Gingerbread cream pie
*Butter pecan pie
Babka & stollen
Pumpkin cake
Something chocolate (lol)

[Anonymous]

Cheese, crackers, olives, various cut up vegetables and fruit - we will eat this for lunch.

Roasted turkey - Ina Garten's foolproof recipe
Cranberry sauce
Mashed potatoes
Sweet potato casserole with some kind of brown sugar topping
Steamed green beans
Rolls (frozen)
I always attempt gravy, maybe this will be the year it's edible!

Mini pumpkin cheesecakes
vanilla ice cream with crumbled fig newtons on top (kid's request)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
We start with frozen cranberry salad (it’s almost like a sorbet), then
Turkey and giblet gravy
Bread stuffing
Ground veal and sausage “stuffing” with pine nuts and golden raisins
Mashed potatoes
Carrot soufflé
Green beans
Cranberry apple crisp
Rolls

Pie for dessert

I know that some of these ingredients may sound off, but I promise that they work together and everyone who tries this loves it! The whip cream is the star of the recipe. The recipe has been in my family for years.

Frozen Cranberry Salad
Mix together:
6 oz cream cheese (3/4 of a brick - low fat works fine)
2 T mayo (light is fine)
2 T sugar

Add:
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. crushed pineapple
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce

Blend until mixed.

Finally, prepare one package of dream whip according to directions and fold into the cranberry mixture (you can also use 2 cups thawed cool whip). Pour into loaf pan, cover with foil and freeze. Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving, and slice.


This sounds interesting and refreshing. Can you share the recipe?

Could this be served as dessert?