I'm working on it now. So far, turkey breast with peach glaze, pot roast of beef with olive and capers, sweet and spicy collard greens and suateed winter squash. Sweet potato cheesecake for dessert. DH will do the stuffing.
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Anyone have their Thanksgiving menu planned yet?
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10/27/10 at 10:24am
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10/27/10 at 10:31am
We will probably have around 20 people for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm not yet sure specifically what people will be contributing, but judging from previous years it will probably be:
Turkey
Stuffing
Giblet Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Herbed Sweet Potatoes
Boiled turnips
Peas
Corn
Cranberry Sauce
perhaps fresh homemade rolls,
and for dessert an assortment of pies and cookies including but not limited to:
Apple Pie,
Pumpkin Pie,
Chocolate Pudding Pie,
Cherry Pie,
Chocolate Chip Cookies.
All ready to be topped off with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
oh, and GALLONS of apple cider from the orchard. That's my family's tradition, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the only times we buy it and everyone loves it.
It's a big meal. We eat it early so that we can eat it again later. Everything gets made from scratch with the exception of the stuffing. So far the majority prefers StoveTop
Oh well, one less thing to slave over. (oh, and the ice cream, that I buy also)
And for breakfast my DH's family has a tradition of making teddy bear shaped pancakes and decorating them with M&Ms on thanksgiving morning. We went to his parent's the past few years to participate (even before we had children
) but since we are hosting this year we will make our own shaped pancakes. It's a lot of fun and a special treat for the kids. (and mommy
)
Turkey
Stuffing
Giblet Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Herbed Sweet Potatoes
Boiled turnips
Peas
Corn
Cranberry Sauce
perhaps fresh homemade rolls,
and for dessert an assortment of pies and cookies including but not limited to:
Apple Pie,
Pumpkin Pie,
Chocolate Pudding Pie,
Cherry Pie,
Chocolate Chip Cookies.
All ready to be topped off with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
oh, and GALLONS of apple cider from the orchard. That's my family's tradition, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the only times we buy it and everyone loves it.
It's a big meal. We eat it early so that we can eat it again later. Everything gets made from scratch with the exception of the stuffing. So far the majority prefers StoveTop
Oh well, one less thing to slave over. (oh, and the ice cream, that I buy also)And for breakfast my DH's family has a tradition of making teddy bear shaped pancakes and decorating them with M&Ms on thanksgiving morning. We went to his parent's the past few years to participate (even before we had children
) but since we are hosting this year we will make our own shaped pancakes. It's a lot of fun and a special treat for the kids. (and mommy
)
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10/27/10 at 2:10pm
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Subbing and will post more as I get mine down.
I know my oldest dd (she'll be 22) will do her first turkey (brined so she can't screw it up, lol), and my 11 yo dd will do her first all-by-herself pie (probably lemon chess). We usually have about 6-8 different kind of pies (I have a pie problem, lol--I like to make them, but I rarely eat much of them, thankfully, lol).
I know my oldest dd (she'll be 22) will do her first turkey (brined so she can't screw it up, lol), and my 11 yo dd will do her first all-by-herself pie (probably lemon chess). We usually have about 6-8 different kind of pies (I have a pie problem, lol--I like to make them, but I rarely eat much of them, thankfully, lol).
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Well, I know for sure what pies will be made, because I usually make the same ones each year. This year I will add 1 new one, because I've got pears from my mom's tree in the freezer.
We'll make....
Lemon chess pie
Sweet potato pie
Pumpkin pie
Pecan praline sweet potato pie
Walnut praline pumpkin pie
Pear pie
Either apple/cranberry cobbler, enchiladas, or pie
Dreamy chocolate nutty caramel cheese pie (dreamed it when I was pg last time and whipped it up the next morning, lol)
We'll make....
Lemon chess pie
Sweet potato pie
Pumpkin pie
Pecan praline sweet potato pie
Walnut praline pumpkin pie
Pear pie
Either apple/cranberry cobbler, enchiladas, or pie
Dreamy chocolate nutty caramel cheese pie (dreamed it when I was pg last time and whipped it up the next morning, lol)
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Ours are set in tradition. Roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes (make with milk not chicken broth), dressing (also vegetarian), sweet potato and apple casserole, carrots with horseradish, green bean casserole, corn souffle, rolls, green salad with pears, raw cranberry relish, pumpkin pie, mince pie, gingerbread with home made whipped cream, date cake, lemon squares, and whatever else my mom decides to make. Except for the turkey and gravy, everything is laco-ovo vegetarian.
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Whatever Cracker Barrel is serving
This is a battle I chose not to fight this year. DP's family does Cracker Barrel every year. For the first couple years I said "whatever" and joined in. It was H*LL. That is an absolute nightmare for an autistic child. Last year I put my foot down and said no more. We did Thanksgiving here (just dp, ds and I). This year I am giving in because I know dp's mom is having a hard time accepting that we will not be around at the end of the year (the day after Christmas we are leaving and won't be back for almost 2 weeks.... we're getting married and she's still pretty pissed that it's just dp and I- no family invited). It was a peace offering to do Thanksgiving her way this year
However, there will be some rules. DP's mom and dad can go to Cracker Barrel and put the name on the list. When it gets close to our turn they can call us and we'll go over there (or even after they get a table they can call us- we only live 5 minutes away from Cracker Barrel). This will make it much, much easier for ds. The first year we did this with them we all went at the same time and we had to wait over an HOUR to get seated. So we wandered around the store. For an hour. With it packed full of people. With an autistic child. I needed more than a drink by the time we left 
ETA- sometime in November I will make a Thanksgiving meal for dp, ds and myself. Still thinking about what I want to make...
This is a battle I chose not to fight this year. DP's family does Cracker Barrel every year. For the first couple years I said "whatever" and joined in. It was H*LL. That is an absolute nightmare for an autistic child. Last year I put my foot down and said no more. We did Thanksgiving here (just dp, ds and I). This year I am giving in because I know dp's mom is having a hard time accepting that we will not be around at the end of the year (the day after Christmas we are leaving and won't be back for almost 2 weeks.... we're getting married and she's still pretty pissed that it's just dp and I- no family invited). It was a peace offering to do Thanksgiving her way this year
However, there will be some rules. DP's mom and dad can go to Cracker Barrel and put the name on the list. When it gets close to our turn they can call us and we'll go over there (or even after they get a table they can call us- we only live 5 minutes away from Cracker Barrel). This will make it much, much easier for ds. The first year we did this with them we all went at the same time and we had to wait over an HOUR to get seated. So we wandered around the store. For an hour. With it packed full of people. With an autistic child. I needed more than a drink by the time we left 
ETA- sometime in November I will make a Thanksgiving meal for dp, ds and myself. Still thinking about what I want to make...
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11/1/10 at 10:17pm
StephandOwen- I can't get a grasp on people who prefer to go out for holiday dinners, it is just so bizarre to me. It sounds like that will be a nice compromise for this year. I'm curious, are they not interested in having Thanksgiving at your house or are you not interested in hosting it?
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StephandOwen- I can't get a grasp on people who prefer to go out for holiday dinners, it is just so bizarre to me. It sounds like that will be a nice compromise for this year. I'm curious, are they not interested in having Thanksgiving at your house or are you not interested in hosting it?
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I am not interested in hosting it this year. Maybe next year I'll consider it, but this year things are far too shaky between FMIL and I. If I were to host dinner she would pick apart every single thing I made and would be sure to tell me a better way to make it or how it should be made or how she would make it or whatever. I have far too little patience with her right now and would hate to ruin a holiday by letting it all rip at her. I think once we get past dp and I's wedding (January 1st) things should start looking up and will be a lot less stressful. But for now I am just going to smile and nod and get through the next 2 months with as little stress as possible

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Turkey, deviled eggs, olives, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, asparagus,, green salad, stuffing, rolls, fruit salad, and pumpkin pie.
My parents will be joining us and bringing the rolls and salad. I'm making everything else. Trying to keep the amount of food realistic for the number of people!
My parents will be joining us and bringing the rolls and salad. I'm making everything else. Trying to keep the amount of food realistic for the number of people!
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Sorry, I can't find it! Basically just take any old chocolate cheesecake filling and plop it in a regular pie crust (I sweeten this crust a bit), and drizzle the top w/caramel and sprinkle on some toasted walnuts, or hazelnuts. MMMMMMMMM!
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11/7/10 at 4:34pm
We're going to relatives, so awaiting final word on what's needed. However, I usually bring a really nice triple onion casserole, which I believe is out of one of the Silver Palate cookbooks, as well as stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer. DH loves to bake and makes a good raisin filled cookie. Almost 12 y/o dd is going to try her hand at something as well. She has fabulous taste in food!
Can I just say that I LOVE Thanksgiving! No gift giving stress, just a happy family time-love it.
Can I just say that I LOVE Thanksgiving! No gift giving stress, just a happy family time-love it.
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I have to make everything from scratch due to allergies (gluten, egg, dairy, nut, shellfish), but since it's only the 5 of us that eat, we'll be feasting on leftovers for a long time.
: Here's what I'm thinking of:
Cranberry bread for breakfast
Lunch/Pre-dinner appetizers:
Bacon & water chestnut rumaki
Lemon butter crostini (without the parm cheese) http://www.glutenfreeda.com/recipe-v...?cat=1&id=1387
Veggie platter with cucumber yogurt dip: http://www.glutenfreeda.com/recipe-v...?cat=1&id=2951
Dinner:
Plum glazed roasted turkey: http://www.glutenfreeda.com/recipe-v...cat=10&id=2634
Buttered corn
Whole berry cranberry sauce
Apple sausage stuffing
Candied sweet potatoes
Spinach & apple salad: http://www.glutenfreeda.com/recipe-v...cat=12&id=3778
Desserts:
Pumpkin "cheese"cake: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/11...heesecake.html
Veganized oreo truffles: http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=27698.0
: Here's what I'm thinking of:Cranberry bread for breakfast
Lunch/Pre-dinner appetizers:
Bacon & water chestnut rumaki
Lemon butter crostini (without the parm cheese) http://www.glutenfreeda.com/recipe-v...?cat=1&id=1387
Veggie platter with cucumber yogurt dip: http://www.glutenfreeda.com/recipe-v...?cat=1&id=2951
Dinner:
Plum glazed roasted turkey: http://www.glutenfreeda.com/recipe-v...cat=10&id=2634
Buttered corn
Whole berry cranberry sauce
Apple sausage stuffing
Candied sweet potatoes
Spinach & apple salad: http://www.glutenfreeda.com/recipe-v...cat=12&id=3778
Desserts:
Pumpkin "cheese"cake: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/11...heesecake.html
Veganized oreo truffles: http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=27698.0
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