Julie in CA Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) I'm making: Turkey* (Done) stuffing* (argh...not done!) gravy mashed potatoes rolls (store bought) garlic bread* (done) green bean casserole (done) cranberry sauce* (done) corn-seasoning & putting in pan to warm tomorrow* (done) pickle/olive platter* (done) The ones with the asterisk I'm making today. How about you? Edited November 26, 2009 by Julie in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Tomorrow: turkey cornbread dressing gravy mashed potatos sweet potato casserole creamed corn peas yeast rolls Today I made my desserts, 8 pies and a chocolate cake, and my cornbread for the dressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsanmb Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) It's only my immediate family (me, dh, and 3 kidlets). Today I made: Not-Ritz Cracker stuffing (made with similar, but healthier version, of ritz crackers) Pumpkin pie cranberry relish Honey Corn bread muffins Cocoa krispie treats (big deal for kidlets who NEVER get these, heh). Tomorrow: Turkey Garlic mashed potatoes Uncreamed spinach (not dairy) Roasted carrots/sweet potato (roasting with the turkey) Happy Thanksgiving! Edited November 25, 2009 by gsanmb forgot about the muffins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Today: Sausage dressing Non-sausage dressing (into the crock to cook tomorrow morning) Mashed potatoes (into another crock to warm tomorrow) Smoked salmon cheese/crackers, dips, cut veggies for appetizer trays roast veggies and make tomato mixture for Navajo Stew (with sweet potatoes and beans and such) Tomorrow: Turkey Gravy Corn Green Beans Assemble and bake the Navajo Stew Already done: Rolls Pies I think that's everything... Edited November 25, 2009 by LauraGB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 It's a carb fest!!!! :tongue_smilie: I just got done with: turkey sweet potato casserole cornbread dressing (I use Paula Dean's recipe) green beans with bacon and onion Tomorrow I will add: some appetizers for pre-dinner gravy rolls cranberry sauce Gooey Pumpkin Cake YUMMMMMMM!!! Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Just us four. Menu: Turkey Cornbread stuffing Gravy Mashed potatoes (not much but hubby has to have them) Broccoli, steamed Butternut Squash/Apple Bake Rolls Homemade cranberry sauce Pumpkin Pie (just from Costco) I'm chopping celery and onion today. Peeling & slicing the butternut squash (a major chore). Preparing the rolls and making the cranberry sauce today. Everything else will be done tomorrow. I just start cooking when we wake up and when it's all ready, we eat. Pretty easy. I'll have a TON of leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) I have made today: cranberry/orange sauce pumpkin pie chocolate cake sauteed veggies for dressing, and cubed/dried bread three layer Jello tomorrow... assemble dressing and pop into oven smoked trout, brie, hummus (all thanks to Trader Joe's) and crackers mashed taters pear crisp (Cooking Light mag. has a great recipe this month, with crushed almond cookies) steamed broccoli white rice heat up Trader Joe's rolls, TJ's gravy, too (hubby smoke grills turkey outside) relatives bring the no-milk or egg pumpkin "pie", salad, some odd veggie in probable cream sauce :ack2: olives (I forgot to get them). Plus champagne , wine, soda pop And a plate of fennel. These people can't have a feast without fennel :glare: Now that I have read the other posts, I think I will do a LauraGB and crockpot the dressing! Free the oven up for the rolls and whatever the relatives bring to "Pop this into the oven" or 'fridge - do they really expect there to be room for anything???? Edited November 25, 2009 by JFSinIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Today we have made the desserts, peeled the potatoes and sauted the veggies for the stuffing. We still plan to brine the turkey and set the dining room table. Tomorrow we are doing the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Turkey w/ gravy Pioneer Woman's stuffing - cubed to dry out overnight Pioneer Woman's mashed potatoes whole Green Beans w/ toasted almonds Pioneer Woman's acorn squash homemade loaves whole wheat bread - made today Sour cream apple pie - made today Pumpkin pie - made today I made chicken divan (no cr. soups this time!) with brown rice for tonight. I'm already tuckered out, but tomorrow will go smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Well, I go to my inlaws Thursday (I'm taking green bean casserole) and my parents Friday (I go early and just help mom cook any and everything) So Today is my day to cook a Thanksgiving dinner just so we get lots of 'leftovers' (if that makes sense!? There's not many leftovers at my inlaws or parents bc there are so many people there to split them with). I love to cook Thanksgiving dinner! Here's what I'm doing today just for us: Turkey Stuffing Gravy Mashed Potatoes Corn Cranberry sauce Rolls This is alot less than normal bc we've been pretty sick for almost 3 weeks and so I've been really busy the last couple days getting our house back in order. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I'm making a triple batch of homemade rolls. I'll start the roll dough here in a bit and it will rise in the fridge overnight. I'll be up baking early in the morning. Also making hot spiced fruit. Fast and easy. That's it. On Friday I'll do a turkey breast and mashed potatoes so we have some leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I'm contributing the turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and wine/sparkling juice. Turkey is going into the brine this afternoon and I'll make the sweet potatoes tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yesterday I made the corn chowder and the cranberry sauce. Today I made the turkey, gravy, stuffing, and prepped the veggies for the roasted veggies. Turkey stock is now simmering on the stove. Tomorrow I will roast the veggies and make pumpkin dinner rolls. Other family members are bringing: Green bean dish sweet and sour meatballs broccoli souffle dessert I am contemplating making a lasagna tonight. I fear there is not enough food. Even though I know there is I can't stop myself from making more. I am a product of my upbringing. Make enough for 10 armies and at the last minute panic and make enough for 10 more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Today Done so far-- Sweet Potato Praline Casserole. Pecan pie Cornbread Sage Dressing Cranberry Sauce Left for today Choc Chip Cookies for the kids Cinnamon rolls (dough only) dinner Rolls (dough only) Tomorrow cook cinn rolls for breakfast Cook rolls roast Turkey giblet gravy SIL and MIL bring everything else fried corn and devil eggs SIL squash cass, green beans, old fashion mac n chees MIL all other guest are driving long distance or will be here tonight, so they just bring themselves:D Oh! and tonights supper Little Ceasar pizza for all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) My mother and sfather are bringing the turkey, stuffing, gravy. lol I lucked out there. My brother got a free turkey from work, and that his contribution although she is cooking it. She wants to make it at her place. She also made a pumpkin pie. My brother also makes a really good cheesecake. My younger sister are her family are bringing chocolate cake, wine, and her dh is making another kind of stuffing that is his signature and we love. My older sister and her family (coming from anther state) are bringing artichoke dip and wine, and already gave me two Klonopin. ;) (j/k!!) My aunt and father are contributing a green bean casserole, turnip and carrot mash, bread pudding, wine, a blueberry pie, a pumpkin pie and a peacan pen. In fact, they just dropped everything off. lol I am making butternut squash soup, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans with almonds, cranberry sauce, salad, pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting. I have appetizers, cheese & crackers, little spinach pies and I think that's all. I am trying not to start drinking the wine my dad dropped off. lol My house is clean and I am waiting for the last of the slipcovers to come out of the dryer. The kids were vaccccuuuumming and dusting elves this morning. :) But yes, I host my divorced parents and my mother's current dh...fun. They are pretty mature and most of the commentary and eye rolls are far, far in the past. That's why everyone brings wine. lol family. We alwasy have fun and my aunt beats everyone at Boggle. Edited November 25, 2009 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The kids were vaccccuuuumming and dusting elves this morning. :lol: I like dusting elves. Nice when a typo turns cute. Unless they really WERE dusting elves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Today: green Jello salad, the 50's kind Hoosier Pie (pecan with chocolate) Tomorrow: rolls I have it easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 :lol: I like dusting elves. Nice when a typo turns cute. Unless they really WERE dusting elves. :lol: Wish I could find me some dusting elves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Monday I made the cranberry-orange sauce. Yesterday I made gingerbread scones for Thanksgiving breakfast and defrosted the kale I made a couple of weeks ago. Today I did the bulk of the work: I roasted and peeled chestnuts, diced veggies, and sauteed them so they are ready to mix into bread cubes for stuffing tomorrow. Made the brussels sprouts Made the sweet potatoes Baked pumpkin, apple, and coconut custard pies (and ended up with enough dough left for another pie on the weekend!) Tomorrow I have to: Roast the turkey and make gravy Mix the stuffing ingredients together and bake Make mashed potatoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 It's just us and dh's parents tomorrow. His mom is bringing green bean casserole and cranberry relish. I have it relatively easy! Today: Pumpkin pie is baking Chopped up veggies for appetizer plate Tomorrow: Make stuffing Roast turkey Make mashed potatoes and gravy Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I only have to bake crescent rolls (my specialty) and make a beet salad, recipe provided by my baby sister, who has taken the TG thing by the horns and handed out an assignment. It has toasted pecans and goat cheese, and itis entirely nontraditional for our family. Whatever. I don't have to cook. I don't have to cook. I am not in charge of much AND I don't have to clean. Tra la la la la. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Well, I go to my inlaws Thursday So Today is my day to cook a Thanksgiving dinner just so we get lots of 'leftovers' (if that makes sense!? There's not many leftovers at my inlaws or parents bc there are so many people there to split them with). I love to cook Thanksgiving dinner! :001_smile: Back when we had to go to my in-laws for Thanksgiving I'd make a second full meal for us on Friday...just to have all the leftovers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Today: Sweet Potato Casserole Stir together green bean casserole, leave topping off Cherry Pie Pumpkin Pie Ham Tomorrow: Turkey Stuffing Mashed Potatoes Gravy (NOT homemade) Rolls (NOT homemade) Olives.. I might think we overdo... but, with 8 kids, most of them teens... nope, we'll eat it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in PA Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Only making sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie, pineapple marshmallow fluff, and fruit salad tonight. My mom is bringing the stuffing and cranberry sauce already made. Tomorrow we will make the turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, and rolls (not from scratch.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Okay, so I REALLY love Thanksgiving. One of my sweet friends was specifically praying that Katya and I would be home from Ukraine in time for Thanksgiving. Most of the time I invite any and all college students, singles, young marrieds, and anyone else who is too far from family to travel. But this year, I did say "Just us." However, we are fixing a whole meal. For Thanksgiving I use old-fashioned recipes, don't hold back on the white sugar/flour, and enjoy the day. The kids love to help and we've had a fun day of cooking today. So, here's the menu: Breakfast Cranberry Bread (recipe from Cranberry Thanksgiving) - Adelyn has made it and it's cooling Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole - Done and in the fridge. Just need to cook it in the morning Fruit Salad - We'll fix this fresh in the morning Cheesy Grits - Grace made and it's in the fridge to cook in the morning Mid-day Brie with Cranberry Chutney - Adelyn made the chutney. Just need to spread it on the brie and heat it up Apple Cider - ready to go Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey - brining Stuffing - done - will stuff turkey and put some in a separate pan also Green Beans - bacon is cooked and onions sauteed in the bacon grease. (I ONLY cook them this way on T-giving!) Tomorrow it will all simmer together for ~ 45 mins. Rolls - Still need to make the dough and get it in the fridge to rise overnight Sweet Potato Casserole - made by Grace Mashed Potatoes - almost done and ready to go in the fridge Orange Cranberry Sauce - made by Grace Dessert Pumpkin Pie - Made by Sara Maria Lemon Chess Pie - Made by Grace So, basically everything is done with some putting together and putting in the oven for tomorrow. Josiah just made nachos for dinner to go with all the leftovers from all the wonderful people who have made us meals over the past week. :) :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I am in charge of the cauliflower gratin, Green beans with prosciutto and shallots, and a couple loaves of bread. I have trimmed the vegetables, and mixed the bread dough tonight. I'll bake later, then finish the vegetables tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I'm making Thanksgiving pretty easy this year. It's just us. Pumpkin pie for the family* Apple pie for me* Turkey breast Dairy-free mashed potatoes Stove Top stuffing Canned corn Steamed green beans Homemade rolls Fruit Salad The breast is because I didn't feel like messing with a large turkey and the leftover carcass and meat. Normally, I make an awesome, labor-intensive stuffing but decided to keep it simple this year. The fruit salad is a surprise for DD who loves it...just canned mixed fruit and cool whip. I opted to forgo everything else for various reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Yesterday we made: Spinach dip Cranberry relish Today we made/ will make: Tassies Cranberry chutney Creamed onions Pumpkin soup (we'll add the cream tomorrow when we heat it) Tomorrow we'll make: Turkey Stuffing Garlic Mashed Potatoes Mashed Rutabaga Green beans with garlic and almonds Crescent rolls Baked sweet potatoes and apples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I only have to bake crescent rolls (my specialty) and make a beet salad, recipe provided by my baby sister, who has taken the TG thing by the horns and handed out an assignment. It has toasted pecans and goat cheese, and itis entirely nontraditional for our family. Whatever. I don't have to cook. I don't have to cook. I am not in charge of much AND I don't have to clean. Tra la la la la. Hate you. Just kidding. This is the first year that I put my foot down and said no to going to evil in-laws. I am doing the whole Thanksgiving feast by myself. Yay. I want your beet salad recipe I want your baked cresent rolls recipe. I am baking tonight Sweet Potatoe with Praline topping Macaroni and Cheese Green Bean Casserole preparing the turkey to go in oven in the morning Pumkin Pie Pecan Pie Tomorrow: Watergate Salad Fresh Asparagus baked King Wilifred's Honey Cakes Homemade rolls (maybe) Lots of crafts in the morning and the Thanksgiving story out of the book "Stories of the Pilgrims" by Margaret B. Pumphrey. we will do pine cone turkeys, indian headbands, pine cone ornaments and then after dinner The Christmas Carol at the movie theatre Thanksgiving my way for the first time in 22 years. That is a big YAY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 today: (everything prepared, willl be baked tomorrow) cranberry sauce sweet potato puff (bake tomorrow and add topping) broccoli "pudding" (casserole) corn bake (casserole) chopped everything for stuffing Tomorrow: turkey stuffing mashed potato green bean casserole apple crisp (bought pumpkin and pecan pies this year) I think I gained five pounds looking over our menu. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Yesterday: made salad dressing, carmelized almonds, onion/celery/mushroom prep, apple pie filling Today: made/baked pumpkin pie put together sage dressing, broccoli casserole, sweet potatoes Tomorrow: bake apple pie, sweet potatoes in crockpot, roast turkey, cook all casseroles, put together salad, make gravy, bake dinner rolls (courtesy of Sister Schubert :)), scoop cranberry sauce out of can (but it's "whole berry" so, you know, that makes it fancy :D ), anything else last minute that I completely forgot about. The rest of the family will be cleaning house, making Turkey Cookies, helping me in the kitchen, and keeping the baby happy. I just remembered that the silver needs to be checked / polished. Rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissi Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) This year I am doing a traditional meal for 16 people. Tomorrow I'll be making : Turkey, Cornbread dressing, gravy ( Turkey from TJ's) Dinner Rolls ( Sister Schubert's) Green beans and Mushroom casserole Garlic Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Casserole Apple Orchard Punch, Coffee, Tea Guests are bringing : Cranberry Relish Pumpkin, Apple, and Pecan Pies Fruit Salad Today, I cleaned out the turkey and put it in the fridge, set the table, put out all the serving dishes, and did grocery shopping. Kids and dh. cleaned the guest bedroom, all the bathroom and did yard work in preparation. Edited November 26, 2009 by Nissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Today:Sausage dressing Non-sausage dressing (into the crock to cook tomorrow morning) Mashed potatoes (into another crock to warm tomorrow) Smoked salmon cheese/crackers, dips, cut veggies for appetizer trays roast veggies and make tomato mixture for Navajo Stew (with sweet potatoes and beans and such) Tomorrow: Turkey Gravy Corn Green Beans Assemble and bake the Navajo Stew Already done: Rolls Pies I think that's everything... Navajo stew sounds yummy! Would you mind sharing your recipe? :D Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 :lol: I like dusting elves. Nice when a typo turns cute. Unless they really WERE dusting elves. LOL I am not kidding when I say I could use a editor. I lurve me some cleaning elves and fairies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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