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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog
I'm also contemplating trying Ginger Crêpes with Pumpkin Pie filling in lieu of Pumpkin Pie. I think I could make an excellent presentation out of it that would compliment my formal dinner. Would anyone be hugely disappointed to get a pumpkin crêpe, instead of pie?
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I'll be really honest with you -- I'd be hugely disappointed to get anything pumpkin. I simply can't stand pumpkin in any shape or form, and I'm always very bummed when I get to a Thanksgiving dinner and that's the only dessert option. In my experience, pumpkin is one of those foods people either really like or really don't, so I'd suggest you have something in addition to pumpkin (whatever) for dessert, or at least find out in advance if your guests like it.
Meanwhile, as someone who is also not a turkey fan (I know, I know), I heartily endorse the duck idea.
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Originally Posted by IrishLake
The stuff I found unusual or non-traditional (but is a no brainer for them) is oyster casserole and chicken n noodles (homemade by one of the aunts). I pass on the oysters (yuck), but the chicken n noodles has become on of my favorites.
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In coastal/Eastern NC, oysters -- usually scalloped oysters or oyster dressing -- are about as traditional as one can get for Christmas. When my siblings and I were all married and having to alternate families and holidays, my mother started making them for Thanksgiving as well, so that any of us who wouldn't be at our home for Christmas would still get them. As far as I'm concerned, it's not Christmas without scalloped oysters -- I make them every Christmas now. Heaven.
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