Quiver0f10 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 What is your menu for Thanksgiving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 My family was just talking about the menu this morning! Here's mine: Turkey mashed potatoes cranberry sauce cauliflower (special request by dd) squash lima beans pumpkin pie chocolate chip cookies (special request by same dd) The jury is still out on the green bean casserole. It is a particular favorite of dh,but he is trying to lose some weight to fit into his suit. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Going traditional this year: Turkey w/gravy cranberry stuffing mashed potatoes cranberry sauce sweet potato cassarole baby sweet peas rolls apple and pumpkin pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Turkey Chicken and Dumplings Mashed potatoes Green beans Cornbread dressing Cornbread stuffing Sweet potato casserole Cranberry relish Banana pudding Pumpkin praline cheesecake Cookies and another dessert or two to be determined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I'm still on the hunt for a green bean recipe I love. If you have one please post it. Please, please please! :D I'm happy to post any recipes in return. Dinner: Turkey Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Yams Dressing Cran-Apple Sauce Rolls Gravy Appetizers: Veggies, Wheat Thins and Dip Olives Chips and Onion Dip Desserts: Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin pie bars or Pumpkin cheese cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh bear Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 This is what I have planned. Dinner Turkey Butter-Pecan Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Walnuts Tarragon Green Beans Cauliflower with Hazelnut Brown Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes Mushroom Stuffing Cider Gravy Cranberry-Orange Sauce Dessert Pumpkin Pie Apple Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Part of our Thanksgiving traditions include the menu so I have had mine ready for 15 years - same thing every year and the only time I fix this stuff: :001_smile: Turkey Cornbread and sausage stuffing Mashed Potatoes Gravy Corn Pudding (old fashioned baked creamed corn kind of stuff) Green Beans with Mustard Sauce (green beans, butter, mustard, brown sugar, cider vinegar, parsley, bacon - for the pp) Orange Rolls Pumpkin Pie and cranberry sauce for me, since nobody else will eat it... have to add the other part of our Thanksgiving is we fast until the feast that day (which means our dinner is usually pretty early, lol) Edited November 16, 2009 by jcooperetc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Due to the fact that I will be spending Thanksgiving morning on the road bringing a relative to our house, we will keep it very simple: Turkey - hope dh can maneuver the bird into the oven as I won't be present Mashed patatoes Carrots & Peas in Butter sauce Baked Yams with Marshmallows Pumpkin Pie Apple Pie ...and LOTS of Whipping Cream! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Pumpkin Ginger Soup as a starter Turkey breast and ham Squash casserole Cornbread stuffing Mashed potatoes Cranberry sauce Green beans Pumpkin pie for dessert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I was going to do something different but Dh has requested traditional so I am doing: turkey stuffing mashed potatoes/gravy carrots corn cranberry rolls birthday cake for DH ( His B day is the 29th but we are celebratingit T day) maybe another dessert or two, but I don't want a ton of left over sweets in the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscopterdoc Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We just decided on ours this weekend. Since there are only 3 of us, we decided to scale down and changed some things. Not sure if I am happy with that. :D Turkey [fried, so hubby does it and it frees up my oven] mashed potatoes and gravy roasted rosemary squash peas with little onions rolls deviled eggs cranberry sauce pumpkin pie w/cool whip pecan pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Deviled eggs Turkey Mashed Potatoes Stuffing Green Bean casserole Sherbert Jello Rolls Gravy Pumpkin Pie Pecan Pie That's the menu, pretty much every year. We do the same menu for Christmas, FWIW. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 The only thing I know for sure is Turkey & gravy Cornbread stuffing Homemade cranberry sauce Rolls Pumpkin Pie The rest just depends on what I get in my organic veggie box on Saturday, the 21st. It's just the four of us so I didn't want to go buy additional veggies. We will usually aim for some sweet potatoes or butternut squash and a green vegetable of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Openers: croisant cornucopias stuffed with a cream cheese/cranberry/apricot filling Dinner: Turkey with plain ol' stuffing and gizzards :p Sweet Potatoes (with marshmallows/raisins/pecans/brown sugar) Sweet Potatoes plain Green Beans Carrots Cranberries made three ways :glare: to accomodate different tastes Mashed Potatoes duh... forgot the roles (two types: whole wheat and yeast) (would love more ideas for veggies) Desert: Pumpkin Cheese Pie Pumpkin Pie Pecan Pie A' la mode et al :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyRyan Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup Chestnut Gnocchi Sweet Potato Ravioli Turkey Chestnut Sausage Stuffing Garlic Mashed Potatoes Gravy Cranberry Sauce Wild Rice Stuffed Butternut Squash Pumpkin Fettucini with Cream Sauce Chocolate Pecan Pie Apple Pie Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Ice Cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I am not allowed to deviate, per my father: Turkey (made by dh) Mashed Potatoes Really Bad Gravy made from above mentioned turkey (made by my mother) Stuffing made with sausage, celery, onions, apples, asst'd spices Corn Green Beans Rolls Pumpkin Pie Apple Pie Canned Reddi Whip However, since I don't eat turkey, this year I am also making a Navajo Stew (ala Moosewood) which includes roasted sweet potatoes, onions, peppers, beans, tomatoes and chipotles (in adobo sauce). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I was going to do something different but Dh has requested traditional so I am doing: turkey stuffing mashed potatoes/gravy carrots corn cranberry rolls birthday cake for DH ( His B day is the 29th but we are celebratingit T day) maybe another dessert or two, but I don't want a ton of left over sweets in the house! How could you even think of doing something other than traditional? :D In college I spent one Thanksgiving by myself. I made myself a Cornish game hen with mashed potatoes and gravy. We are having turkey (brined) mashed potatoes and gravy stuffing sweet potatoes with marshmallows (love those!) green beans (with bacon, sugar and cider vinegar) green salad cranberry sauce (maybe Cumberland sauce too, I saw a recipe for that and it looked very good) rolls mil is making some pies (pumpkin and apple most likely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We are still up in the air but I am pretty sure this is what will happen: Veggie and dip tray with Wheat Thins and Triscuts Sliced fruit and pickles (not together LOL!) Roasted Turkey Grandmas Potatoes (I dont know what you would call these other than funeral potatoes if you are from out West) Green salad with homemade Ranch and Italian dressings Crock Pot stuffing (How awesome is that!! WOOT free up some cooking space) Pumpkin Cheesecake Apple Pie Fresh Cranberry Sauce Sweet Potatoes Green beans and carrots Whole wheat rolls I know I am forgetting something but thats about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm still on the hunt for a green bean recipe I love. If you have one please post it. Please, please please! :D I'm happy to post any recipes in return. My green beans are always a hit, and the recipe is so simple. I just boil them in water with minced garlic and sliced almonds. I drain and add a little butter or olive oil, salt and pepper. Sometimes I add a little mustard and parmessan cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 DH and I are staying home so we can get some school stuff done, so it'll be just the two of us eating. Right now I'm planning: Turkey (just the breast, brined) Mashed potatoes and gravy Green salad Veggie tray Corn Cranberry sauce Rolls Apple pie Gingerbread drizzled with cream cheese frosting. I don't/can't eat turkey so I'm planning on making Taco Soup the day before for me to munch on. DH is happy with that plan, more turkey for him, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 It's at my house, so I'm making: Roast Turkey & Stuffing Smashed Potatoes & Gravy Cranberry sauce (out of the can!) My sister is bringing: Yams w/ pineappple Corn w/butter Peas w/onion & bacon Pumpkin Triffle for dessert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 but we will be having beef of some sort. And a pumpkin cheesecake. And a flourless chocolate cake. I quit eating sugar, but I plan on eating it on Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Since theres only the three of us... turkey breast cranberry sauce dressing with gravy mashed potatos peas rolls pumpkin pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 but we will be having beef of some sort. And a pumpkin cheesecake. And a flourless chocolate cake. I quit eating sugar' date=' but I plan on eating it on Thanksgiving![/quote'] I just love this flourless chocolate cake, and it's full of protein! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Garbanzo-Bean-Chocolate-Cake-Gluten-Free/Detail.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Our menu is: Deep Fried Turkey Chicken and dressing/giblet gravy Potato Salad Sweet Potato Casserole Deviled Eggs Cranberry Sauce Carrot Cake Pecan Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Our menu is not finalized but so far I've got: Turkey Brisket Stuffing Cranberry Sauce Green Bean and Egg (A relative is bringing this so I have no idea how to make it) Mashed Potatoes Mushroom Kugel Oven Roasted Root Vegetables for Dessert: Mousse Cake from the Carousel Bakery (any members from the Rockland County area should know this fab bakery) Apple Pie Fruit Salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Four pumpkin pies. The rest is optional. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Four pumpkin pies. The rest is optional. ;) Cool whip? :lol: I LIKE your menu ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Other people are bringing the turkey and ham, that frees me up for making all the yummy side items. I'm making: cranberries cornbread dressing mashed potatoes sweet potatoes green bean casserole homemade rolls chocolate chip pecan pie (someone else is also bringing desserts) I'm still deciding on other veggies and appetizers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 If dh gets his way we're having turducken. :lol: Seriously. If you've tried one (particularly from The Cajun Grocer) and liked it, chime in. Then I think my BIL is making sausage stuffing cause he likes his mother's recipe. Mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, some sort of fruit salad or cranberry relish, rolls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 My green beans are always a hit, and the recipe is so simple. I just boil them in water with minced garlic and sliced almonds. I drain and add a little butter or olive oil, salt and pepper. Sometimes I add a little mustard and parmessan cheese. Thank you! That sound great and simple too. I'll give it a try this year. Tam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Turkey (stuffed with oranges, onions, garlic, and celery) Oyster Stuffing (cooked separately) Green Beans (sauteed with garlic and almonds) Mashed Rutabagas Sweet Potato/ Apple Bake Creamed Pearl Onions Cranberry Chutney Pumpkin Soup Spinach Salad Garlic Mashed Potatoes (we like garlic ;) ) Tassies (they're like mini pecan pies) Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Our menu: Turkey Dressing Relish Tray: sweet pickles, black and green olives, celery w/cream cheese, deviled eggs Green bean casserole Butternut squash Fruit Salad Cranberry sauce Rolls Pecan Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 If dh gets his way we're having turducken. :lol: Seriously. If you've tried one (particularly from The Cajun Grocer) and liked it, chime in. Then I think my BIL is making sausage stuffing cause he likes his mother's recipe. Mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, some sort of fruit salad or cranberry relish, rolls... YES, we've had it and REALLY enjoyed it. You can get it prestuffed too. It looks strange, because it's boneless, but it really is very good. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 If dh gets his way we're having turducken. :lol: Mmmmm, Turducken. That is good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Were having... Ham Gratin Dauphinois (French Scalloped Potatoes) Sweet Potato Casserole (similar to Boston Market) Fresh Green Beans Creamed Corn (recipe called Gulliver's Creamed Corn) Cranberry Bread (from the book, Cranberry Thanksgiving) Apple Pie (Pioneer Womans recipe) Pumpkin Cheesecake Chocolate Truffle Pie ~Holly in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Appetizers Relish tray w/dip Deviled eggs Stuffed mushrooms Cheese & crackers Dinner Turkey Mashed potatoes Gravy Candied sweet potatoes (no marshmallows!) Roasted brussel sprouts Stuffing Cranberry-orange sauce Corn casserole Homemade rolls Dessert Pumpkin pie Apple crisp w/vanilla ice cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Here's mine. Since I make dinner myself every year, I sat down a couple years ago and made a Word doc. with the menu, recipies, shopping list, and cooking schedule (I start prep work on Monday). The only things I don't make myself are the mashed potatoes, which are brought by our Thanksgiving guest, and the turkey cookies, which dh and the kids make. Thanksgiving Dinner Roasted Turkey & Gravy Sage Dressing Sweet Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Cheese Casserole Mandarin orange salad Cranberry sauce Dinner rolls Butter Sparkling grape juice Apple cider Water Apple pie Pumpkin pie Turkey Cookies Whipped cream Coffee & Tea Cream, Milk, Sugar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Mmmmm...i'm getting lots of great ideas from this thread so our menu just might change a bit. Here is what it is for now: turkey mashed pots and gravy sweet potato casserole green bean casserole cranberry/blue cheese salad steamed veggies deviled eggs/olive tray stuffing wild rice pumpkin pie, of course:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Turkey Mashed Potatoes Candied Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Corn Sausage Stuffing Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Pie Apple Pie Crescent Rolls Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Here is mine this year. My flavors/ ingredients to base on this year are apple, cranberry, pecan and sage. Dinner: Turkey (apple, bacon, sage) Dressing (almond, apple, cranberry, pecan, sausage) Southern Glazed sweet potatoes Garlic mashed potatoes and gravy Veg. blend ( zucchini, yellow squash, green beans, carrots, red-green-yellow peppers, and onions) honey wheat rolls croissant rolls cranberry Apps: deviled eggs sausage stuffed mushrooms Dessert: Ultimate pumpkin pie (has a topping of pecans, cranberries, and amaretti cookies) sweet potato pie Praline double pecan pie Pumpkin Roulade (has pecans and cranberries) Apple pie cheesecake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 We're having: turkey cornbread dressing gravy mashed potatos sweet potato casserole field peas creamed corn cranberry sauce yeast rolls For dessert: pumpkin pies pecan pies apple pie chocolate cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Our menu: turkey and gravy roast pork with cranberry/honeycup mustard glaze herb stuffing mashed potatoes glazed sweet potatoes turnips green bean casserole asparagus with butter and parm cheese cranberry sauce biscuits corn bread pumpkin pie apple crumb pie or apple crisp with ice cream - haven't decided yet dh is making his special mushrooms - for each pound or so of sliced mushrooms, cook in one stick of butter slowly, and when they are cooked down add one can of cream of mushroom soup. He then puts it in a double boiler and lets it go for at least an hour. He makes a pretty big batch, so he uses about 1 lb of butter and 4 cans of soup. I use it like a gravy over my turkey and stuffing, and all the mushroom lovers in our families love it! It's definitely a once a year kind of recipe though. We eat early - around 2pm. Most of us have to go to in-laws and have turkey all over again. This year my sil is cooking at her house, and she is notorious for not having enough food or drinks. (My dh asked if she was going to cook a cornish hen for all of us.:D) My mil decided to have a turkey dinner with all the fixins on Friday to make up for it. 3 turkey meals in 2 days!:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch at Home Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Turkey and Gravy Mashed Potatoes Pink Salad Green Beans Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Cheescake Factory will be doing the cooking for us. No one in our family is crazy about turkey, and I'm not crazy about cooking on that day. Bistro shrimp and strawberry cheesecake will definitely be on the menu. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanksgiving Menu Dinner Ham Mashed potatoes Mom’s Sweet Potato Bake http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Moms-Sweet-Potato-Bake/Detail.aspx Stove Top stuffing Butternut Squash Supreme http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Butternut-Squash-Supreme/Detail.aspx Green beans Peas Rolls Dessert Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies http://www.bakedperfection.com/2008/12/peanut-butter-kiss-cookies.html Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Flourless-Peanut-Butter-Cookies/Detail.aspx Buckeyes http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Buckeyes-I/Detail.aspx Chocolate pie Pumpkin pie Beverages Apple Orchard Punch http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Apple-Orchard-Punch/Detail.aspx (I float sliced oranges instead of apples.) Wine Coffee Iced tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 First course - meatball soup Main course - 2 roast ducklings rice green bean casserole (recipe from Food Network) apple pancakes (made by friend) Dessert - pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Pumpkin Soup Herb Roasted Turkey with Shiitake Mushroom Gravy Chestnut and Sausage Stuffing Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso-Scallion Butter Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Mascarpone Green Beans with Lemon Butter Honey Glazed Onions Cranberry Sauce Cranberry-Orange Relish Corn Muffins Parmesan Bread Sticks Watercress, Pear and Walnut Salad Poppy Seed Dressing Sweet Potato Cake with Brown Sugar Icing Cranberry Upside Down Cake Pumpkin Pie Indian Pudding Vanilla Ice Cream Fruit Bowl I do this myself, so I buy the soup, breadsticks & pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Nailing it down today. We're doing our traditional Indian meal again. Chicken with apricots and potato straws lamb kebabs Saffron rice spicy lemon rice aloo chat okra birani stuffed okra (only if I can find good, tiny okra) pumpkin curry chickpea curry spinach dal or cucumber salad with mong dal (haven't decided) shallot thoran cucumber mint raita walnut chutney mango coconut chutney papaya pomegranate salad (dessert) pumpkin pie strawberry lassi, salty cumin lassi naan papadums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm not sure what else. We're going to my mom's. She's doing the turkey & mac & cheese, my brother is doing the greens, my BIL is doing the dressing (does it every year, since he makes the best dressing), and I'm doing the pumpkin pie. I'll probably make another kind of pie too, and also some angel biscuits and another vegetable -- possibly green bean casserole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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