Thanksgiving menu?

HoneyBee973 · November 2014

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 · November 2014

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 · November 2014

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 · November 2014

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 · November 2014

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 · November 2014

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 · November 2014

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 · November 2014

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

HoneyBee973 · November 2014

@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 · November 2014

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 · November 2014

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!!!

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