Thanksgiving: What will you make?

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  • NataBost
    NataBost Posts: 418 Member
    One day is NOT going to kill anyone. There is no way that I would put healthy alternatives on the table for Thanksgiving. I usually don't cook, so that's fine. But if you are worried about it, just eat in moderation. Don't fill up your plate until it's falling off the sides. I can't eat like that anymore anyways, but I usually have a couple of slices of Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, roll and cranberries. I doubt my thanksgiving dinner is more than 500 calories and I'm stuffed!
    I'm SO with you. Calories don't count on Thanksgiving!

    **Or any other major "eating" holiday. ;) All in moderation!

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  • CarleyLovesPets
    CarleyLovesPets Posts: 410 Member
    I'm going probably go over that day and make it a cheat day, but I know I'll change up a few things.

    Turkey (not a fan of ham).
    Low sodium stuffing.
    Instead of lots of mashed potatoes I am going to have LOTS of mashed turnip (I seriously love turnip) with a bit of potatoes.
    Low sodium gravy.

    Maybe I'll even make my own healthier pumpkin pie, I am sure there are healthier recipes out there.

    The same things, just healthier versions of them!
  • zestyzaftig
    zestyzaftig Posts: 103 Member
    One day is NOT going to kill anyone. There is no way that I would put healthy alternatives on the table for Thanksgiving. I usually don't cook, so that's fine. But if you are worried about it, just eat in moderation. Don't fill up your plate until it's falling off the sides. I can't eat like that anymore anyways, but I usually have a couple of slices of Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, roll and cranberries. I doubt my thanksgiving dinner is more than 500 calories and I'm stuffed!

    Very true! Plus, I burn so many calories single-handedly preparing the giant feast from scratch, I could probably make everything traditional/full-fat and not gain a pound, hehe
  • tripitena
    tripitena Posts: 554 Member
    I always use healthy recipes for all the foods. Despite it being a holiday I see no reason to fall off the wagon dietarily. As thanksgiving is a secular holiday rather than a religious one we dont have a problem celebrating, we make it part of our fall harvest celebration(pagan).

    For the family I'll make the traditional fare:

    Roasted turkey breasts(dry rub)
    Homemade stuffing(whole wheat bread, veggie broth, lots of chopped fresh veggies, no butter)
    Tamales (not a healthy item but a must-have for the family)
    Green chile carne (very lean beef, lots of veggies, no added fat or salt)
    Smashed taters n' gravy (veggie based gravy, very little butter & fat free milk in taters)
    Sweet taters baked with apples & pecans(no sweeteners)
    Spinach salad (lite and fat free dressing choices, no cheese, egg or croutons)
    Roasted corn on the cob(seasoned, no butter, fresh corn doesnt need it)
    Homemade whole wheat rolls
    Homemade cranberry-orange relish (very little cane sugar)
    Pecan pie (my specialty, a low fat/ sugar recipe)
    Punkin pie (real punkin, low fat evaporated milk, low sugar)
    Fruit pie (to be decided by the kids, still as little sugar as I can)

    I'll have the non- meat sides and a Harvest Roast.

    We'll wash it all down with lowfat homemade eggnogg, milk, unsweet tea, and/or white wine
  • hillbillyannie
    hillbillyannie Posts: 139 Member
    We'll have a family gathering. Turkey probably but I'm sure there will be ham (I don't eat), and maybe venison, along with all the trimmings. I will just eat small bites of several things. The foods I will have to watch are the stuffing, deviled eggs and also cranberry sauce. These are ones that are weaknesses of mine. I can avoid the mashed potatoes but love sweet potatoes. So like I said, it's a bite of this and a bite of that and maybe 1/4 cup if I really want to indulge. I'll just smell the pecan pie. LOL
  • sammyjo0009
    sammyjo0009 Posts: 8
    this year we are having Prie Rib, seasoned baked potatoes, yeast rolls,bread pudding, cranberry sause, asparagus.
  • oreillyn
    oreillyn Posts: 13 Member
    -Tofurky
    -not a fan of the tofurky stuffing, so we'll make homemade
    -Homemade cranberry sauce
    -Some sort of salad

    The family will be making other traditional stuff (a real turkey etc...)

    :D
  • stomachflu
    stomachflu Posts: 134 Member
    Turkey
    Stuffing (homemade)
    Mashed Potato Casserole (from The Deranged Spud)
    Brussel Sprouts cooked in Bacon
    Green Been Casserole
    Peas & Carrots

    Course saying that..we will probably be in the UK again for Thanksgiving so will have to have all that for Christmas *laff*
  • dvnjustina
    dvnjustina Posts: 114 Member
    Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite time of the year. I'm cutting back on what I make this year since no one usually shows up for the meal anyways. For three people:

    Roasted turkey breast with a butter herb rub.
    Homemade gravy from the pan drippings and turkey stock. I buy turkey backs or wings and make stock the day before.
    Sausage apple stuffing made with fresh sage sausage, whole wheat bread, dried fruit, tons of vegetables and turkey stock.
    Pomegranate apple salad.
    Mashed potatoes. I'm a huge potato fan.
    Twice baked sweet potatoes.
    Green bean casserole with fresh beans, mushrooms and caramelized onions. I might make the cream sauce from scratch.
    Some type of rolls or bread, homemade.
    Pumpkin pie with real whipped cream.
    Grape pie or at least attempt it with grapes from our vine.

    I figure with all the prep work I do along with using the least amount of processed foods, the calories don't matter much. I should be alright as long as I stick to smaller portion sizes. Usually the big meal is the only thing I eat all day except a slice a pie for breakfast.
  • cblevitron
    cblevitron Posts: 243
    i plan to stuff myself full of delicious, moist turkey, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. NO REGRETS :drinker:
  • aegisprncs
    aegisprncs Posts: 236 Member
    OMG, someone is LOVING turkey day, holloween hasn't even come and gone. :flowerforyou: I don't know what we are having yet, but you better believe I am eating!:laugh:
  • pag41989
    pag41989 Posts: 39 Member
    We go to my mother's for Thanksgiving so its usually smoked turkey, ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, deviled eggs, sweet potatoes, at least 8 pies.. you know all the fatty stuff lol. I figured for holidays its just one day so it won't ruin my whole week so I plan to enjoy it ;)
  • DMZ_1
    DMZ_1 Posts: 2,889 Member
    Someone else cooks that day. I eat.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    probably turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing cranberry sauce, and maybe green bean casserole..who knows for dessert, but thats still a ways away, so we will figure it out when its closer:wink:
  • LoveMy3Boys
    LoveMy3Boys Posts: 562 Member
    I am not sure. I have only thought as far as Halloween at this point :)

    I will make a Turkey. I will make my butternut squash rolls, yams, mashed potatoes, caesar salad... oh I think T-day will not be so healthy.

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