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?

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

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?

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...

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

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 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

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.

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?