Thanksgiving Menus

thetaj · #1 11-16-2010, 12:40 PM

^^^ That's what we end up eating the whole week after Thanksgiving

It's usually just all of the leftovers in a sandwich. Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, more gravy, green beans, some mac n cheese... Soooo good.

honeychile · #2 11-16-2010, 01:14 PM

Doesn't anyone else like cranberries? I don't like the congealed tube out of the can, but I just cannot eat turkey without real cranberry sauce!

Lately, our menu has been:

Turkey Breast
Stuffing balls
In Bird Stuffing
Cornbread Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Brocolli Casserole
Nasty Congealed Cranberry Sauce
One Serving of Real Cranberry Sauce
Small Congealed Salad
Rolls
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
Fruit Pie

I am seriously toying with going elsewhere this year, and so far, the Mount Vernon special tours are winning. Close enough for a couple days, far away enough from people I see all too often.

MysticCat · #3 11-16-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

Doesn't anyone else like cranberries? I don't like the congealed tube out of the can, but I just cannot eat turkey without real cranberry sauce!

The gunk out of the can is to cranberries as Tace Bell is to Mexican food. But I love cranberries. We often have a wonderful cranberry/apple crisp (oatmeal and nuts on the top). It's what I always hope there are leftovers of -- it's great warmed up for breakfast.

And yes, I'll admit that I love to make Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish.

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I am seriously toying with going elsewhere this year, and so far, the Mount Vernon special tours are winning. Close enough for a couple days, far away enough from people I see all too often.

We did the go-somewhere-completely-different thing last year. I highly recommend it after significant life changes like we've both had in recent years.

honeychile · #4 11-16-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

The gunk out of the can is to cranberries as Tace Bell is to Mexican food. But I love cranberries. We often have a wonderful cranberry/apple crisp (oatmeal and nuts on the top). It's what I always hope there are leftovers of -- it's great warmed up for breakfast.

And yes, I'll admit that I love to make Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish.

We did the go-somewhere-completely-different thing last year. I highly recommend it after significant life changes like we've both had in recent years.

Thanks for the affirmation! I was searching hotels earlier today - maybe it's a sign?

And the cranberry relish sounds awesome!

MysticCat · #5 11-23-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

Has anyone ever tried the cranberry relish that is featured on NPR every year by Susan Stamberg? I never have, but I have to admit I'm curious...

Like I said above

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And yes, I'll admit that I love to make Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish.

It's declicious.

Munchkin03 · #6 11-24-2010, 04:00 PM

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Like I said aboveIt's declicious.

Did any of you hear Coolio's take on it? He added some...different things to the relish. Funny!

I'm doing potluck at a friend's new place (her first time hosting Thanksgiving), so I'm bringing spinach gratin and string beans w/ shallots (I LOVE Ina Garten!). I called her this morning to see what she needed--she's making a ton of desserts and meat, so I am in charge of veggies. Munchkin's throwing down tonight!

ree-Xi · #7 11-24-2010, 04:33 PM

So we had a Thanksgiving-style dinner at one of my sister's on Sunday - also a birthday celebration because she's going to be out of state on my bday (which is Friday). I actually had an appetite on Sunday and the food was scrumptious!

I'm now counting down til tomorrow's actual Thanksgiving at my other sister's house tomorrow. Hoping for another good appetite day because it would be such a waste otherwise!!! After the year of medical hell I have had, I am so thankful for everything in my life, and living another year past the statistical "median life expectancy" that the scientists have thrown out there.

Gusteau · #8 11-24-2010, 07:03 PM

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I LOVE Ina Garten!

Me too! She is the originator of my annual contribution to Thanksgiving - mashed turnips with crispy fried shallots!

Munchkin03 · #9 11-24-2010, 11:30 PM

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Me too! She is the originator of my annual contribution to Thanksgiving - mashed turnips with crispy fried shallots!

She loves using shallots! I think I bought Whole Foods out of shallots this afternoon because of her recipes!

A few weeks ago, I made her shrimp bisque, and added some secret ingredients for a more Cajun flavor.