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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For people suggesting I heat up a frozen dinner or just leave everyone to figure things out, I think that is crazy and rude. [/quote]

You are a good host. I am willing to cater somewhat to elderly family members who can't/won't eat certain things because they tend to eat so little, I'm worried about getting any food in them at all. There are things I can tweak -- a good version of white rolls rather than industrial-grade sponginess -- and things I can't, such as cranberry sauce, because if it doesn't slide out of the can as a uniform cylinder, it's not cranberry sauce to them.

If you want absolutely smooth mashed potatoes, you can mash them by hand and then whip them in a stand mixer. Or you can buy prefab, refrigerated mashed potatoes (like Bob Evans or Simply Potatoes).

Check out Serious Eats dry brine. It produces a great turkey within the Plain Turkey genre.

I assume Midwestern Tantrum poster just wanted to brag about her menu, which (A) looks delicious and (B) is not going to be appreciated by anyone who still uses their tattered Better Homes & Gardens cookbook.[/quote]

I am not a baker. I was going to just buy dinner rolls and serve with butter. Cornbread box mix and add some fresh or canned corn to it.
I do want to offer things the 90 year olds will eat. I don't want them traveling across the country to find they can't eat anything at Thanksgiving dinner. I am not exaggerating about the black pepper and I also understand it. I had stomach issues for awhile and was eating a very restricted and very mild diet. When I tried a little pepper on my eggs I could barely eat them because they tasted like fire! Someone suggested cookies. I hadn't thought of dessert (ILs are graciously bringing dessert). Some extra cookies and treats are a good idea. [/quote]

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