What's on your Thanksgivings menu this year?

NewLIFEstyle4ME

We're having (everything made from scratch):

Chicken and Dumplings
Baked Ham (baked in pineapple, orange juice and gingerale)
Cornish Hens (stuffed with apples and lots of other yummy stuff)
Deviled eggs


Greens (Turnip & Mustard w/smoked turkey necks)
Greens (Collard greens, spinach, cabbage, rutabaga with bacon)
Green Bean Casserole
Red Onions soaked in vinegar (yummy in the greens)
Sweet potato casserole

Mac N Cheese (made w/cottage cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, mozarella& jack cheeses, 2 eggs)
cornbread stuffing
Cranberry Sauce

Peach cobbler
sweet potato pie
Gingerbread
Ambrosia
Butter cookies

What you guys having?

Amitysk

So far the plan is:

Turkey
Sausage stuffing
Mashed potatoes
roasted brussel sprouts

*plus gravy and cranberry sauce

Last year we did cornish game hens... Yum!

Diet_Soda

We already had our big Thanksgiving. On Thursday my oldest will come home and it will be just us. I have turkey already roasted and frozen in broth. I will fix it with the homemade egg noodles that are also in the freezer and will serve those over mashed potatoes. Not sure about dessert just yet, but probably pecan pie.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

So far the plan is:

Turkey
Sausage stuffing
Mashed potatoes
roasted brussel sprouts

*plus gravy and cranberry sauce

Last year we did cornish game hens... Yum!

Yes, the family LOVES those yummy Cornish Hens. Your dinner sounds terrific, especially those roasted brussel sprouts--YUM!

daffodilsoup

Lentil loaf, mashed potatoes, garlicky collard greens, cranberry sauce and a raw chocolate pie!

MadDogManor

Fresh farm turkey
Stuffing - lower fat version 1 stick of butter instead of 2 lol
Mashed potatoes
Green bean casserole
Rutabaga
Fresh cranberries
Cheese platter
Wine!

Everything in moderation (hopefully)

Oh, and football - go Lions :-)

prattiger65

Fried Turkey
Ham
Dressing
Dumplings
Chicken
Sweet potatoes
Pecan pie
Chocolate pie
Pound cake

NewLIFEstyle4ME

We already had our big Thanksgiving. On Thursday my oldest will come home and it will be just us. I have turkey already roasted and frozen in broth. I will fix it with the homemade egg noodles that are also in the freezer and will serve those over mashed potatoes. Not sure about dessert just yet, but probably pecan pie.

How cool and beautiful that you guys already had your "Thanksgiving" I LOVE that you guys chose to observe/celebrate Thanksgiving when y'all jolly well feel like it, rather than being a "slave" to tradition and the dictates of society...you ROCK!
I hope you and your beloved have the best time ever with your son Thursday :drinker:

einzweidrei

Whatever my mom cooks. Mm.

colortheworld

Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, rolls, and pie, probably pumpkin and pecan. Lucky me doesn't actually really care for Thanksgiving food and won't eat much.

pinkiemarie252

Sigh. Ham.

HannahInHawaii

Usually I would have:
Turkey
Ham
Mashed Potatoes w/ brown gravy
Dressing
Rolls
Green Bean Casserole
Pistachio Pudding
Pecan Pie

But this year...probably raw vegetables. Lol :grumble:

kristen49233

Just my daughter and I for Thanksgiving...and since she's also eating healthy, the menu will be cooked healthy-style!!

Turkey Breast
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Fruit Salad

Still trying to figure out a dessert that's good but won't throw us overboard. I know...it's Thanksgiving but we don't mind and would like to stick with the plan as much as we can.

MrsBingley

I come from a large family, so keep that in mind:

Turkey
Garlic mashed potatoes
Whole berry cranberry sauce
Gingered carrots with shallots and cilantro
Candied yams
Roasted brussels sprouts
Green salad
3 bean salad
Gravy
Cherry almond stuffing
Brie and crackers with blueberries.
Butternut squash pie.
Roasted butternut squash seeds
Chocolate pie
Pumpkin cobbler
Home made potato rolls
Green bean casserole
Cream puffs with boston cream and chocolate (if I can get to them)
Whatever my brother and sister bring.

EtA: ham and Waldorf salad

MrsBingley

Just my daughter and I for Thanksgiving...and since she's also eating healthy, the menu will be cooked healthy-style!!

Turkey Breast
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Fruit Salad

Still trying to figure out a dessert that's good but won't throw us overboard. I know...it's Thanksgiving but we don't mind and would like to stick with the plan as much as we can.

Poached pears. They are elegant, delicious and fairly light

EtA recipe: http://m.foodnetwork.com/recipes/293692

cuinboston2014

my in-laws are having steak. i have no idea what else. i'm also making a peanut butter pie and cookies to bring

at my moms we are having
ham
turkey
sweet potatoes
brussel sprouts
green bean casserole
rolls of course
mashed potatoes
cranberries
stuffing

peanut butter cake
pumpkin roll
apple pie
pumpkin pie
chocolate chip cookies

there will probably be one or two sides and desserts added. i can't wait for the ham! i love ham! and it's my birthday. mmmmm ham!

kristen49233

Just my daughter and I for Thanksgiving...and since she's also eating healthy, the menu will be cooked healthy-style!!

Turkey Breast
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Fruit Salad

Still trying to figure out a dessert that's good but won't throw us overboard. I know...it's Thanksgiving but we don't mind and would like to stick with the plan as much as we can.

Poached pears. They are elegant, delicious and fairly light

EtA recipe: http://m.foodnetwork.com/recipes/293692

Thank you! Funny she mentioned this past weekend that pears sounded good! I'm going to check it out.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Turkey
Collard greens
sweet potatoes
sweet potato pie and coconut custard pie made with no sugar and with nut crusts

Macaroni and cheese and home made yeast rolls for my husband.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I come from a large family, so keep that in mind:

Turkey
Garlic mashed potatoes
Whole berry cranberry sauce
Gingered carrots with shallots and cilantro
Candied yams
Roasted brussels sprouts
Green salad
3 bean salad
Gravy
Cherry almond stuffing
Brie and crackers with blueberries.
Butternut squash pie.
Roasted butternut squash seeds
Chocolate pie
Pumpkin cobbler
Home made potato rolls
Green bean casserole
Cream puffs with boston cream and chocolate (if I can get to them)
Whatever my brother and sister bring.

EtA: ham and Waldorf salad

Everything sounds yummy, but especially this... "Cherry almond stuffing" WOW, I never had that before, but it sounds totally delish! Also, one of my children requested Waldorf salad, but I told him next time--Waldorf salad is THE BOMB!!!

Danni3ll3

Since I am Canadian, we had Thanksgiving back in October but I thought I would post the menu here in case it inspires anyone.

Menu Oct 13

Onion Mushroom Soup with Cheese Croûtes
Chardonnay

Cold Meats and Foie Gras
Italian Round Bread
Cabernet/ Merlot

Roasted Turkey Roulade (Barefoot Contessa)
Oven Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, and Parsnips
Greens (Radicchio, Endive, Butter and Arrugula, Pine nuts, baby tomatoes) with Sundried Tomato Balsamic Dressing
Pinot Grigio/Merlot

Variety of French Cheeses
Valpolicella

Blueberry and Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Ice Cream
Asti Bambino

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Since I am Canadian, we had Thanksgiving back in October but I thought I would post the menu here in case it inspires anyone.

Menu Oct 13

Onion Mushroom Soup with Cheese Croûtes
Chardonnay

Cold Meats and Foie Gras
Italian Round Bread
Cabernet/ Merlot

Roasted Turkey Roulade (Barefoot Contessa)
Oven Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, and Parsnips
Greens (Radicchio, Endive, Butter and Arrugula, Pine nuts, baby tomatoes) with Sundried Tomato Balsamic Dressing
Pinot Grigio/Merlot

Variety of French Cheeses
Valpolicella

Blueberry and Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Ice Cream
Asti Bambino

Everything sounds so wonderful, but especially Blueberry and Strawberry Rhubarb Pie ...never had that before either, but it sounds utterly fabulous!

BarbieAS

I'm hosting...wish me luck, lol. I'm making:

Turkey roasted w/ butter (cheesecloth method), fennel, onion, lemon, garlic, rosemary and thyme
Yukon Gold mashed potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes
Roasted Brussels sprouts w/ bacon
Green beans w/ red onion, garlic and parmesan cheese
White dinner rolls (I have a weakness for the ultra-cheap brown-and-serve ones from our local grocery store, lol)

MIL is making sweet potato muffins and my mom's making cranberry relish and sausage stuffing

Appetizers will be cold shrimp cocktail and port wine cheese and crackers

Desserts are (frozen...hush, don't judge) apple pie with vanilla ice cream and homemade salted caramel sauce, and (not just completely scratch-made but my very own recipe, ladies and gentlemen) sweet potato cheesecake with spiced brown butter crust and candied pecans on top.

And wine...lots of wine....

Thanksgiving is about portion control for me. If I at least taste everything and eat just about at maintenance for that single day, I will have exceeded my personal expectations and goals for the holiday.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Lentil loaf, mashed potatoes, garlicky collard greens, cranberry sauce and a raw chocolate pie!

What a wonderful and super terrific meal plan, sounds positively yummy and super healthy too...go girl!
:smooched: :smooched:

CharChary

My mom's making her usual dinner of the typical thanksgiving foods.
My boyfriend is making this delicious garlic Penne pasta treat to bring over and black berry wine!

I am treating the day like I would any other though and not dabbling in all of the food... but will spend the day with those I love and am thankful for anyhow!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I'm hosting...wish me luck, lol. I'm making:

Turkey roasted w/ butter (cheesecloth method), fennel, onion, lemon, garlic, rosemary and thyme
Yukon Gold mashed potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes
Roasted Brussels sprouts w/ bacon
Green beans w/ red onion, garlic and parmesan cheese
White dinner rolls (I have a weakness for the ultra-cheap brown-and-serve ones from our local grocery store, lol)

MIL is making sweet potato muffins and my mom's making cranberry relish and sausage stuffing

Appetizers will be cold shrimp cocktail and port wine cheese and crackers

Desserts are (frozen...hush, don't judge) apple pie with vanilla ice cream and homemade salted caramel sauce, and (not just completely scratch-made but my very own recipe, ladies and gentlemen) sweet potato cheesecake with spiced brown butter crust and candied pecans on top.

And wine...lots of wine....

Thanksgiving is about portion control for me. If I at least taste everything and eat just about at maintenance for that single day, I will have exceeded my personal expectations and goals for the holiday.

How exciting that you are hosting! This year is going to be the BEST time ever for you and your family--that's my "wish" for you. Enjoy!!!

seltzermint555

This year it will just be my husband, father-in-law, and I.

My husband is making everything from scratch except for the cranberry relish, which I'm preparing tonight.

Turkey (only FIL eats this so tons of leftovers for him)
Extra firm tofu - marinated in spices/soy sauce & baked
Cornbread dressing
Mashed potatoes
Butternut squash, spinach & kale casserole
Green beans with slivered almonds
Turkey gravy (for FIL)
Onion gravy
Cranberry relish w/ orange & pineapple & pecans
Cranberry sauce (plain)
Dark chocolate pie AND Pumpkin pie - both with real homemade whipped cream

dlbaron

I am obsessed with this topic lately!!! So excited to eat all the deliciousness!
My family will be having:
-a Plainville Farms turkey
-regular gravy for the meat eaters and I'm making a from-scratch mushroom gravy for the vegetarians
-mashed potatoes
-mashed turnips
-baby pearl onions
-xylitol sweetened cranberry sauce (xylitol is an AWESOME sugar substitute if anyone is interested! It caramelizes and gels and is good for your teeth- google it)
-crescent rolls
-green beans
-apple-pear crisp with vanilla ice cream
-pumpkin cheesecake
-hot mulled cider with bourbon/sparkling martinelli's cider for the teetotalers

I wanted to make a mushroom-carmelized onion tart too, but my mom convinced me to hold off and make it another day, we have a pretty small family

krazeedr

Roasted turkey (with extra drumsticks)
Smoked pork loin wrapped in bacon

Mashed potatoes
Baked yams with cranberries and maple syrup
Stuffing with sausage, apples, and cranberries
Green bean casserole
Collard greens
Fruit salad

Cranberry-Blueberry sauce
Olive/pickle tray
Gravy
Deviled eggs

Pumpkin pie
Blueberry pie
Pecan Pie
White Chocolate Cake

Asti
Mulled wine

Serving for about 11-13 people. And I agree with an earlier poster - Go Lions!

Lecterman

Nothing. I am fasting on Thanksgiving to bring awareness to hunger in America, specifically children and seniors.

However, I will be having leftovers on Friday :

Tofurky
Sweet potato and turnip green mash
Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls
Gravy
Pumpkin Pie
Stuffing

trisH_7183

Chicken breasts,with rib meat,smoked
Mashed potato
Fresh green beans
Frozen corn that DD saved last summer
Cranberry relish
Deviled eggs
Hot rolls

Apple pecan cake with real whipped cream
Coffee,Tea or flavored water

Broderick50

Brocili and cheese
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Sweet Corn
Vanilla Pudding Pack
Drinking Water