Thanksgiving menu?

HoneyBee973

I am hosting Thanksgiving this year.   And while I will be making mostly traditional sides, I keep searching for something 'different.'  If you started thinking about TDay yet, what's on your menu?

p.s.  This will be my first time hosting a Holiday meal.  Wish me luck!

chrisnjay05212010

Good luck with your first one!!!!

I don't host, my husband's aunt does.  She always requests me to make corn spoon bread as one of the sides. Its like a corn bread type casserole. its DELICIOUS

They usually have all the traditional sides as well.

BlueBirdMB

I'm in charge of bringing a side dish and I tried out a whole bunch of creative looking recipes an hated all of them!  I ended up with sweet potato casserole with a pecan topping.  I'm also in charge of bring a before dinner cocktail, and I'm making Glogg, which is a hot drink and super delicious.

bpphoto785

We usually host, but not this year as we're in the process of moving into our house. 

Last year I did:

Appetizers: shrimp cocktail, veggie plate, cheese/pepperoni/crackers, pineapple/walnut/cream cheese dip

Dinner: turkey, chorizo stuffing (my MIL makes this), mashed potatoes, goat cheese mashed sweet potatoes, green beans w/ mushrooms & bacon, maple glazed carrots (this is a favorite), cranberry sauce & rolls

Dessert: apple pie (my Mom makes this), chocolate chip cookie pie (MIL brings this), pumpkin cheesecake w/ salted caramel sauce 

Since it's just H & I this year I'm thinking of doing a stuffed turkey breast, his Mom's chorizo stuffing (it wouldn't be Thanksgiving for H without it) and either the green beans/mushrooms/bacon or maple glazed carrots. 

GABride2010

We are going to my parents' house for Thanksgiving. 

This year we are having:

Smoked Turkey

Brown sugar glazed ham

Lobster Mac n Cheese (gluten free)

Stuffing

Roasted root vegetables

Mushroom and Leek Gratin (recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/868607/mushroom-and-leek-gratin) -It is amazing!!

Crescent rolls

Pies:

Honey Pumpkin

Honey strawberry rhubarb

HoneyBee973

BlueBirdMB said:

I'm in charge of bringing a side dish and I tried out a whole bunch of creative looking recipes an hated all of them!  I ended up with sweet potato casserole with a pecan topping.  I'm also in charge of bring a before dinner cocktail, and I'm making Glogg, which is a hot drink and super delicious.

That's what I am afraid of. 

chrisnjay05212010

HoneyBee973 said:

BlueBirdMB said:

I'm in charge of bringing a side dish and I tried out a whole bunch of creative looking recipes an hated all of them!  I ended up with sweet potato casserole with a pecan topping.  I'm also in charge of bring a before dinner cocktail, and I'm making Glogg, which is a hot drink and super delicious.

That's what I am afraid of. 

Maybe keep it simple for your first time and try one creative dish.

GABride2010

@HoneyBee973‌ Could you make the new dish this week and see how it turns out?

HoneyBee973

@GABride2010 I thought about that, but that all depends on how hectic my work week will be.  Think I will keep it simple, and focus on enjoying the time with my family. 

Thank you for all the suggestions guys!  I'll let you know hoe everything turns out

HoneyBee973

Dinner turned out really good, all the stress for nothing!     I took your advice and did simple.   I was off with timing by maybe 15 minutes? No biggie.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

chrisnjay05212010

HoneyBee973 said:

Dinner turned out really good, all the stress for nothing!     I took your advice and did simple.   I was off with timing by maybe 15 minutes? No biggie.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Glad it went well!!!