Thanksgiving!!!

[Amy]

What's on the menu? :D

Stuffing and yams are my favorites. I usually add dried cranberries and diced Granny Smith apples to the stuffing. Yams I do different every year.....I like to experiment.

ohhh....and the next-day turkey sandwich. On a croissant with a mayo, stuffing and cranberry sauce. *drool*

mashed potatoes and gravy....meh, I never even taste them.

[Amy]

Perfect!!! :D *lost appetite*


:hug:

[Dar]

Chorizo cornbread stuffing and a potato casserole with yukon gold potatoes, mushrooms, and blue cheese will be two unique items we'll make this year. The in-laws will be here so we're doing something different. Plus turkey, green bean casserole, crab dip and shrimp for football snacks, and desserts like pumpkin pie and persimmon pudding.

[Amy]

*appetite returns*

mmmm.....that potato casserole sounds yummy.

[Rebecca]

The regular stuff, I guess. :dunno:

I don't really care about TG food, I'm not sure why...my mil does make the only kind of stuffing that I like, it's a sausage stuffing. (I don't really care for the rest of her meal, tho, except dessert /mean dil)

I'm not sure who's house we're eating at this yr, we might eat at my dad's. My stepmom, Jane, is a consistantly good cook. Nothing of hers stands out, tho, because she's always changing things up.

I like the next day better...turkey sandwiches. :eat:

[Amy]

We don't know where we're eating either. We're still thinking about leaving town. Russ is just not feeling it this year.....it's making me sad. His dad's gf ended up having to work so she's not coming down. I figured we'd have dinner with his dad now, but Russ doesn't to want to. He said he's cool with pizza for dinner.:(

[Rebecca]

(((Russ))) This is such a hard time for him. :(

[Amy]

I'm not used to him feeling so discouraged. It's kinda freaking me out, I'm usually the needy one. :(

[Amy]

I totally fucked up my thread.

[Rebecca]

It's ok. You're allowed to jack your own thread. :D

Re: Russ

It will pass. Plus it's good for your relationship to change things up once in a while. He's lucky to have you to lean on. :)

[Amy]

Ya, it's just weird. We should find somewhere to go. I remember wanting to run away after my dad died. I think that is how he's feeling.....like he'd like to just pass over the holiday season. I'm sure he's not the only one.

[Kate]

poor Russ :(

I love sweet potatoes but no icky marshmellows on top. I like the pecan strusel ones :drool:

My mom always made creamed pearl onions-- eww. but it isn't Thanksgiving without them.

This year it is Rob's family's turn. So off to MIL's I guess, sheis a pretty good cook but puts giblets in the stuffing. I almost gagged one year. I now avoid the stuffing.

[Amy]

I don't like them with marshmallows either! Brown sugar, pineapple, apples, pecans........mmmmmmm

[Rebecca]

No, he's not. *sigh* I can totally relate. I really really really wish I could skip TG, too, but, well, I can't. What I want from David is to listen to what I want/need AND to take charge of the situation, so I don't have to think about it too much. Maybe that's what Russ wants, too?

Did you know that I haven't seen David's side of the family pretty much all yr? I don't really care if I do, either. Isn't that terrible?

[Rebecca]

I don't like them with marshmallows either! Brown sugar, pineapple, apples, pecans........mmmmmmm

:barf:

:D

The only sweet potatoes I like are Jane's. Not yams, but sweet potatoes, a little cinnamon, a little nutmeg, some cream, some butter and pecans. :eat:

[Amy]

Thanks. I think that's what I'll have to do. I've been kinda getting that vibe, but I'm so used to him having the final say. Time to take some of the pressure off of him.

I totally appreciate your advice and I'm soooo sorry that you are having to deal with this crappy McCrap. :hug:

[Rebecca]

:) It's funny, in that way, Russ and I are alike. I am usually the one who has the final say, too. I think it confuses Dave when I make him take charge, too. :p

[SueShoppah]

Thanksgiving will be held at the sister in law's..I'm skeered. LOL
I would be surprised if she doesn't bake a dry turkey haha

[Magpie]

Red Chili & Honey-Glazed Turkey with Blackberry Adobo Sauce
Mashed potatoes
Peas & mushrooms
Canned cranberry sauce (because Mom likes it)
Homemade cranberry sauce (because DH likes it)
Marshmallow salad (similar to ambrosia salad)
Rolls
Pumpkin pie
Key lime pie with chocolate ganache

We may have more veggies of some sort. Perhaps green beans.

[Amy]

*makes reservations at Magpie's* :D

*begs for pie recipe* :D

[Moke]

I've decided I am spending it alone. My cousin is getting married which means the WHOLE White Family will descend upon Atlanta, but I just don't feel like seeing people and celebrating. I know, selfish. I have always avoided weddings, though.

Last year I was alone and made myself a feast to feed upon for 3 days. This year I am not even making a feast. I just don't feel like it.Thanksgiving is not a holiday I really love and I'm not much for holiday food.

I'll probably be doing some sort of protein thing so I'll get a few of those rotisserie chickens to gnaw on all weekend, get some movies to watch, a project to do, and veg out.

[KarenMA]

I always have everyone here for Thanksgiving and it's an all day affair.
Appetizers
Shrimp cocktail
veggie platter and dip
Bruschetta

Dinner
Turkey with chestnut stuffing
Gravy
peas with pearl onions
carrots
yam casserole
butternut squash w/ maple syrup, brown sugar, butter
mashed potatos
Canned cranberry sauce
homemade cranberry sauce
rolls

Dessert
pumpkin pie
apple pie
lemon meringue pie
cheesecake

Drinks
beer
wine
soda
white sangria

[mrscapiii]

It's up in the air for us this year. The only constant is that I will be cooking. I haven't planned the menu yet...I'm tired of the same old same old.

[Angie]

Turkey
Stuffing
Mashed potatoes
candied yams
squash
green bean casserole
waldorf salad
corn
rolls
apple pie
pumpkin pie

I never tire of this. :D

[Tina]

I'm going to make little appetizers filled with different flavored poop and bring them by Kaiser ICU as a little treat for all the RN staff. I'll probably do the same for Christmas too. [/completely childish anger filled response]

Do you flavor the poop after or just alter what you eat to change it?

My mom cooks Thanksgiving dinner every year, and it's one thing she is super duper good at.

Same menu every year:

- Big ass perfectly cooked Turkey
- Mashed potatoes with homemade gravy
- Candied Yams (My absolute favorite!)
- Baked beans
- Fresh baked bread
- Homemade stuffing (so good!)
- And my dad's favorite - cranberry sauce jelly out of the can with the can marks on it!

And my dad makes a pumpkin pie and a chocolate pie. :love:

[Ms. Kim]

- And my dad's favorite - cranberry sauce jelly out of the can with the can marks on it!

I love the cranberry sauce with the ridges from the can!!!! :D

[Michele]

I'm jealous that you guys get to stay home. I don't think I'll ever get to have my own thanksgiving. Too many family obligations.

[Mary Ann]

Whatever's on the buffet at the Stone Mountain Inn. :D Usually, it's a HUGE spread and good too. It's just my parents and I since my sister and BIL always spend Thanksgiving with his family in south Georgia, so we don't cook a Thanksgiving meal.

[Niki]

For me:
Eggplant Lasagne
Green salad
Low Carb Tiramisu

For DH and anybody else that shows up:
BBQ Jerk Chicken
Pork Roast
Rice and Peas
Potato Salad
Biscuits
Whole wheat garlic pasts

Apple Pie
Marble Cake
Ice Cream

Definitely NOT traditional but we don't like holiday food

[Ms. Kim]

Niki, I know you are posting that BBQ Jerk Chicken recipe, arent you?! Of course you are! You are probably typing it right now!

:D

[Niki]

Niki, I know you are posting that BBQ Jerk Chicken recipe, arent you?! Of course you are! You are probably typing it right now!

:D

Oh Goodness!:D The recipe is DH'S pride and joy and he makes it better every time he cooks it. I'll get it from him when he comes home. It's super duper yummylicious.

[Ms. Kim]

:drool:
Tell Mr. Niki to write down all the details!!! Ms. Kim is waiting! :D

[taragunner]

*hungry and reading this is NOT helping*

I am cooking for Dan and the kids. I :love: :love: :love: to cook huge dinners.

Turkey
Stuffing
Green Bean Casserole
Mashed potatoes/gravy
Pumpkin pie
Apple Pie
Maybe some candied yams for me. *

I want to make a pumpkin roll too, maybe I'll make that this week.

They are so unadventurous in what they'll eat. * :rolleyes: