ALL TEH THANKSGIVING FOODZ

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dare2love81
dare2love81 Posts: 928 Member
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Brace yourselves...Thanksgiving is upon us. :drinker: I'm trying to make a list for all the food I need to get at the grocery store for this day of eating festivus, and I feel like I'm forgetting some of the traditional (or even not so traditional) Thanksgiving foods/snacks/sides/desserts.

So tell me, what are your favorite foods/snacks/sides/desserts on Thanksgiving?

(Also..."healthy" recipes need not apply. I plan on eating lots of all sorts of delish food...and have zero interest in finding ways to reduce fat/carbs/sugars, you name it. I want the good stuff. I don't plan on logging any of it; I plan to thoroughly enjoy it and not worry one iota about it.)
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  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
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    i like homemade apple cranberry stuffing :~)

    and pumpkin soup

    and french onion soup

    and supreme loaded mashed taters

    and ham and turkey and lasagna

    and brussel sprouts and string beans and salad

    and more stuffing

    and cranberry sauce

    and stuffed mushrooms and olive skewers and cheese plates..

    and apple cider

    and pumpkin pie and apple pie and ice cream and lemon meringue pie


    but i'm not cooking this year.. it's a first.. i feel lost.. :noway:
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
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    In for fappery over food lists.

    I know we're adding "canned" cranberry jelly, corn, and pickled beets to our dinner this year for my husband (since his family does that, we switch every year, and he might as well get what he wants EVERY year somehow).

    Standards we do
    Turkey
    Ham
    Mashed Potatoes
    Stuffing
    Gravy
    Homemade Cranberry Sauce
    Sweet Potato/Marshmallow Casserole
    Rutabagas (gross)
    Salad
    Rolls
    We used to do pasta, but we've dropped it as more of the FOB Italians have passed on
    (I feel like I'm forgetting things now, too...)

    Pecan pie
    Pumpkin pie
    Misc. random other dessert

    All the appetizers ever (melted brie pastry, jalapeno/sausage stuffed rolls, crudites, etc.).
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
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    My mom makes the most amazing stuffing in the world... It's all I need. I'd be fine eating just stuffing and green bean casserole.
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
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    in for food porn :happy:
  • dare2love81
    dare2love81 Posts: 928 Member
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    i like homemade apple cranberry stuffing :~)

    and pumpkin soup

    and french onion soup

    and supreme loaded mashed taters

    and ham and turkey and lasagna

    and brussel sprouts and string beans and salad

    and more stuffing

    and cranberry sauce

    and stuffed mushrooms and olive skewers and cheese plates..

    and apple cider

    and pumpkin pie and apple pie and ice cream and lemon meringue pie


    but i'm not cooking this year.. it's a first.. i feel lost.. :noway:

    Lasagna on Thanksgiving!! EXCELLENT IDEA! (For the record, they all are, but I love me some Italian food)
  • nikkylyn
    nikkylyn Posts: 325 Member
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    Turkey
    potatos and gravy
    stuffing
    green bean casserole
    glazed carrots
    bisquits.
    Husband wants the sweet potato marshmallow things.. eww.
    cranberry sauce
    macaroni and cheese in crockpot delicious.
    periorigies grandmas recipe.. yummy.

    of course all the snacks and appetizers.

    pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie etc.. icecream..
  • dare2love81
    dare2love81 Posts: 928 Member
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    All the appetizers ever (melted brie pastry, jalapeno/sausage stuffed rolls, crudites, etc.).

    I saw a recipe on TV the other night using the Pilsbury crescent rolls. You roll them out flat, throw in some cheese and bacon, then roll it all back up and slice them into little rolls, bake like normal and enjoy. I don't see what could go wrong with this. YUM

    http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/bacon-cheddar-pinwheels/075a1c9c-b343-431f-a12b-d5d98c2a4001
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
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    At Mom's House:

    Roasted turkey with Bell's stuffing both in the bird and cooked on the side
    Mashed potatoes
    Buttercup squash (boiled and mashed)
    Homemade gravy
    Coleslaw or green beans
    Cranberry jelly
    Pumpkin pie
    Custard pie

    Leftovers - turkey sandwiches with reheated sides, plus she makes a nice turkey soup out of the carcass (sp?)

    At my house:

    Roasted chicken (there's only two of us, a turkey is too much)
    Stove top stuffing (in the bird)
    Butternut squash (boiled)
    Heinz gravy
    Creamed potatoes

    I don't make dessert because Hubs isn't much of a sweet eater so I'll end up eating most of it. If we have any, it's from friends who drop in and bring goodies with them.

    Leftovers - I made a thanksgiving casserole with stuffing, turkey, gravy, creeam of mushroom, mushrooms, onions, topped with green beans and french fried onions. YUM!
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
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    Cheesecake (grandma's recipe....it's not like any other you've had)

    Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows

    Beer dip - I bring this, it's my go-to recipe and everyone loves it

    Homemade noodles

    Roast beef

    Bacon wrapped, brown sugar sausages

    Sausage & cheese balls

    Cheeseballs and crackers (green onion & beef is my favorite)

    Veggie tray with raw mushrooms
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    - Turkey w/ homemade bread stuffing in main cavity and Scottish sausage stuffing in the small cavity (my wife's mum usually does the sausage stuffing since she's Scottish)

    - Pan gravy

    - Roasted fingerling potatoes or mashed potatoes

    - Sauerruben (Saured rutabaga or turnips...like saurkraut kind of...my German grandmother's tradition...I like it but most in my family doesn't...I always do it though 'cuz it's like having grandma at the table with us...I make it just like my grandma did...I shred and ferment the roots in salt for a couple weeks out on the kitchen counter...that's it...it makes it's own brine and soaks in that deliciousness...cap it an throw in in the fridge when it's to your liking...I like it nice and ripe)

    - Homemade green bean casserole (I use a bechamel sauce and chanterelle mushrooms in lieu of condensed cream of mushroom soup and I make my own crispy onions)

    - Chipotle sweet potatoes...my mom started doing these about 15 years ago in lieu of the more traditional candied yams...these are way better and the tradition has remained.

    - Homemade cranberry sauce (my wife's mum usually makes this)

    - Roasted butternut squash...roasted and then mashed with butter

    - Pumpkin pie and apple pie

    - lots of wine and beer
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
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    i want pictures of all the listed food or samples sent to me ASAP. k, thanks.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
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    In for some more food ideas. :happy:
  • MrsMetzler2013
    MrsMetzler2013 Posts: 22 Member
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    YUMMMMM! We start out the day with veggie tray and pickles/olives tray

    The standards:
    Turkey
    Mashed potatoes and homemade gravy
    Stuffing
    Green Bean Casserole
    Corn Casserole (my favorite!!!!)
    Sweet potatoes
    Rolls

    Pecan Pie
    Pumpkin Pie
    Apple Pie

    I am so excited for it all! Two weeks from today!!!!!
  • SapiensPisces
    SapiensPisces Posts: 992 Member
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    Last year, we started a new tradition of having smoked brisket in lieu of turkey. It is delicious. I usually get up at about 6am to start the smoker, and it cooks for 10 or so hours.

    I usually make a homemade blackberry-cranberry sauce to go with it and a few loaves of fresh bread. Sweet potato casserole is normally on the menu too.

    Pics for da_bears1008:

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    ^ This was the smoked brisket from last Thanksgiving.

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    This was the table spread with homemade bread, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, brisket with sauce, and some kind of rice.

    My husband wants me to make another batch of smoked candied bacon this year too, so I'll probably do that.

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  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
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    (Also..."healthy" recipes need not apply. I plan on eating lots of all sorts of delish food...and have zero interest in finding ways to reduce fat/carbs/sugars, you name it. I want the good stuff. I don't plan on logging any of it; I plan to thoroughly enjoy it and not worry one iota about it.)

    CAN I GET AN AMEN!??!? :) preach.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
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    You'll need to put a plate out for me too please.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
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    I don't give a rat's *kitten* about eating healthy on Thanksgiving. I will, however, work out that morning. I'm cooking again this year, and this is the menu:

    Shrimp and cocktail sauce.
    Meatballs.
    Celery and cream cheese.
    Biscuits.
    Salad.
    Corn.
    Sweet potatoes with marshmallows.
    Broccoli casserole.
    Turkey and sausage stuffing.
    Cranberry chutney.
    Mashed potatoes.
    Pumpkin squares (since I don't like pumpkin pie)
    Black Forest trifle
  • dare2love81
    dare2love81 Posts: 928 Member
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    YUMMMMM! We start out the day with veggie tray and pickles/olives tray

    The standards:
    Turkey
    Mashed potatoes and homemade gravy
    Stuffing
    Green Bean Casserole
    Corn Casserole (my favorite!!!!)
    Sweet potatoes
    Rolls

    Pecan Pie
    Pumpkin Pie
    Apple Pie

    I am so excited for it all! Two weeks from today!!!!!

    How do you make your corn casserole?? That might be something I can add to my menu! :bigsmile:
  • dare2love81
    dare2love81 Posts: 928 Member
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    I don't give a rat's *kitten* about eating healthy on Thanksgiving. I will, however, work out that morning. I'm cooking again this year, and this is the menu:

    Shrimp and cocktail sauce.
    Meatballs.
    Celery and cream cheese.
    Biscuits.
    Salad.
    Corn.
    Sweet potatoes with marshmallows.
    Broccoli casserole.
    Turkey and sausage stuffing.
    Cranberry chutney.
    Mashed potatoes.
    Pumpkin squares (since I don't like pumpkin pie)
    Black Forest trifle

    What do you put in your broccoli casserole? And good call on the pumpkin squares! I'm not a big fan of pumpkin pie either (don't get me wrong, I'll still eat it, but it wouldn't be my first choice among desserts).
  • h_jeffrey
    h_jeffrey Posts: 23 Member
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    - Turkey w/ homemade bread stuffing in main cavity and Scottish sausage stuffing in the small cavity (my wife's mum usually does the sausage stuffing since she's Scottish)

    - Pan gravy

    - Roasted fingerling potatoes or mashed potatoes

    - Sauerruben (Saured rutabaga or turnips...like saurkraut kind of...my German grandmother's tradition...I like it but most in my family doesn't...I always do it though 'cuz it's like having grandma at the table with us...I make it just like my grandma did...I shred and ferment the roots in salt for a couple weeks out on the kitchen counter...that's it...it makes it's own brine and soaks in that deliciousness...cap it an throw in in the fridge when it's to your liking...I like it nice and ripe)

    - Homemade green bean casserole (I use a bechamel sauce and chanterelle mushrooms in lieu of condensed cream of mushroom soup and I make my own crispy onions)

    - Chipotle sweet potatoes...my mom started doing these about 15 years ago in lieu of the more traditional candied yams...these are way better and the tradition has remained.

    - Homemade cranberry sauce (my wife's mum usually makes this)

    - Roasted butternut squash...roasted and then mashed with butter

    - Pumpkin pie and apple pie

    - lots of wine and beer

    I would love to hear about these Chipotle sweet potatoes you speak of!

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