Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:30
Subject: Re:I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Blanch green beans
toast almond slices
toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper
Serve at room temperature.
+1 a classic, and the safest choice. Most have moved away from ultra processed dishes like green bean casserole. No-one in my family would eat it.
This one !!! Casserole too much cream/ heavy with all that stuffing gravy potatoes etc.
You have to know your audience. My family loves the ultra processed casserole. I suspect they’d try a bite or two of the red wine vinegar/almond recipe, but I’d be taking most of it home, which would be a problem, because I prefer the Campbell’s soup recipe myself.
if you're OP, and you're unsatisfied with all the healthy options suggested, maybe you're asking the wrong class demographic here on DCUM. Go to some forum for people who live in the south and frequent fast food joints, and I'm sure you'll find all kinds of recipes you enjoy. Good luck.
I was pp who observed that choice depends on audience preference, but NOT OP. I’m sorry if my post offended you, but please don’t take it out on OP.
Oh, then take my comment as directed towards you, not OP! My apologies.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:27
Subject: Re:I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Blanch green beans
toast almond slices
toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper
Serve at room temperature.
+1 a classic, and the safest choice. Most have moved away from ultra processed dishes like green bean casserole. No-one in my family would eat it.
This one !!! Casserole too much cream/ heavy with all that stuffing gravy potatoes etc.
You have to know your audience. My family loves the ultra processed casserole. I suspect they’d try a bite or two of the red wine vinegar/almond recipe, but I’d be taking most of it home, which would be a problem, because I prefer the Campbell’s soup recipe myself.
if you're OP, and you're unsatisfied with all the healthy options suggested, maybe you're asking the wrong class demographic here on DCUM. Go to some forum for people who live in the south and frequent fast food joints, and I'm sure you'll find all kinds of recipes you enjoy. Good luck.
I was pp who observed that choice depends on audience preference, but NOT OP. I’m sorry if my post offended you, but please don’t take it out on OP.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:26
Subject: Re:I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
I make this every year and people love it. It can be made ahead of time (it tastes best made at least 24 hours ahead), doesn't need to be reheated, and is a good contrast to the other heavy thanksgiving foods.
https://www.recipetineats.com/ny-times-famous-broccoli-salad-with-sesame-cumin-garlic/
https://www.recipetineats.com/ny-times-famous-broccoli-salad-with-sesame-cumin-garlic/
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:20
Subject: Re:I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Blanch green beans
toast almond slices
toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper
Serve at room temperature.
+1 a classic, and the safest choice. Most have moved away from ultra processed dishes like green bean casserole. No-one in my family would eat it.
This one !!! Casserole too much cream/ heavy with all that stuffing gravy potatoes etc.
You have to know your audience. My family loves the ultra processed casserole. I suspect they’d try a bite or two of the red wine vinegar/almond recipe, but I’d be taking most of it home, which would be a problem, because I prefer the Campbell’s soup recipe myself.
if you're OP, and you're unsatisfied with all the healthy options suggested, maybe you're asking the wrong class demographic here on DCUM. Go to some forum for people who live in the south and frequent fast food joints, and I'm sure you'll find all kinds of recipes you enjoy. Good luck.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:20
Subject: Re:I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
Anonymous wrote:I let my family pick, and they want Ina Garten's roasted broccoli (people over the age of 10) and plain peas (people under the age of 10).
Do you transport the broccoli bc it looks like it supposed to be served hot and an hour drive plus arriving 1-2 hours prior doesnt work. This is why hosts should think about what travels well and delegate appropriately.
Casseroles, rolls, desserts, etc. all travel well. Vegetables (omit salads) dont.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:18
Subject: Re:I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Blanch green beans
toast almond slices
toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper
Serve at room temperature.
+1 a classic, and the safest choice. Most have moved away from ultra processed dishes like green bean casserole. No-one in my family would eat it.
This one !!! Casserole too much cream/ heavy with all that stuffing gravy potatoes etc.
You have to know your audience. My family loves the ultra processed casserole. I suspect they’d try a bite or two of the red wine vinegar/almond recipe, but I’d be taking most of it home, which would be a problem, because I prefer the Campbell’s soup recipe myself.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:18
Subject: I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
A love a huge leafy green salad with lots of delicious additions so that would be my choice. You can pack the dressing separately so it doesnt get soggy. I think it's a nice change from the super heavy holiday stuff.
Then again, it sounds like your family is not very health conscious, so maybe they wont like it.
Then again, it sounds like your family is not very health conscious, so maybe they wont like it.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:16
Subject: Re:I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
Personally I would do green beans with slivered almonds and wouldn’t worry one bit whether or not people ate them.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:15
Subject: I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
Just cook the green beans a bit more. Some people hate crunchy green beans. They are also hard to digest.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:15
Subject: Re:I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
I let my family pick, and they want Ina Garten's roasted broccoli (people over the age of 10) and plain peas (people under the age of 10).
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:14
Subject: Re:I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Blanch green beans
toast almond slices
toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper
Serve at room temperature.
+1 a classic, and the safest choice. Most have moved away from ultra processed dishes like green bean casserole. No-one in my family would eat it.
This one !!! Casserole too much cream/ heavy with all that stuffing gravy potatoes etc.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:12
Subject: I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
Anonymous wrote:OP here. No one in my nuclear family likes firm/hard green beans so I’m not going to make something no one in my own family will eat. My normal slow cooker green bean recipe involves beef stock and onions, which would not be acceptable to certain guests (the beef stock.) I guess I will look at balsamic Brussels sprouts recipes since my family does like those.
You could also try making your normal recipe with mushroom stock instead of beef. It's richer and has more umami than regular vegetable stock.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:11
Subject: I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
I made this last year and got a request to make it again:
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/snap-peas-green-beans-arugula-mint-pesto
It's nice because it's light, and cool, and crunchy, so it makes a nice contrast with the heavy traditional Thanksgiving food. And it can be made ahead and just dressed at the last minute.
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/snap-peas-green-beans-arugula-mint-pesto
It's nice because it's light, and cool, and crunchy, so it makes a nice contrast with the heavy traditional Thanksgiving food. And it can be made ahead and just dressed at the last minute.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:09
Subject: I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
OP here. No one in my nuclear family likes firm/hard green beans so I’m not going to make something no one in my own family will eat. My normal slow cooker green bean recipe involves beef stock and onions, which would not be acceptable to certain guests (the beef stock.) I guess I will look at balsamic Brussels sprouts recipes since my family does like those.
Anonymous
11/22/2021 09:01
Subject: I was assigned “green vegetable” - what would you bring?
I got assigned green vegetable last year. I made green beans sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and garlic. It was a hit! The acidity of the tomatoes balanced the other heavy dishes well.