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what should I make for T day?
So its going to DH and me, and probably this other dude from base DH knows.
I saw people posting about they were doing ahead of time, but not really full menus...
I dont want to make a crap ton of food, for just three or potentially two of us.
I was thinking cornish game hen for the meat. This green bean casserole (alternate recipe not with cream of mushroom), some kind of rolls, mashed potatoes, some other kind of veggies (corn? broccoli? perhaps asperagus? idk). Is that enough? I'm not a huge stuffing fan, but if DH wants it, I could make some.
And not sure what to do for dessert. I hate pumpkin pie, so probably some other kind of pie. or maybe cheesecake.
What do you think? What are you guys doing? (If I missed the post, let me know)
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Re: what should I make for T day?
You can buy a turkey breast for the meat if you really want turkey. It would most likely be plenty for three people.
If you're not a stuffing fan, I suggest a wild rice and corn casserole from Pioneer Woman. I'm making it this year and it looks really good and kind of a substitute for stuffing.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/10/fresh-corn-with-wild-rice-a-delicious-holiday-sidedish/
I'm making Toll House chocolate chip pie for dessert for me and Pumpkin pie for whoever else.
No one in my family really likes turkey, so we're having a pot roast and ham instead.
Rolls, green bean casserole, corn, sweet potato souffle, stuffing, mashed potatoes and canned cranberry sauce for sides.
Pecan pie, pumpkin pie and probably one other pie option.
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I love turkey, so I'd be cooking a turkey, even if it just was for the two of us. I'd probably stick to a smaller one, but I'd want a full bird, and not just a turkey breast.
Because, really, it's all about the soup...
I really love turkey soup. So, after thanksgiving supper is done, I remove as much of the meat from the turkey bones as I possibly can, toss the bones and remnants into a stock pot, along with the gizzard and other bits that were inside the bird when I bought it, and maybe an onion and a carrot or two. And that simmers overnight.
In the morning, I strain it, and then cool the turkey stock down. When it's fully chilled, the fat will have risen to the top, and I can take that off and toss it. (it solidifies at fridge temperatures). Then I make yummy turkey soup with some of the leftover meat and the brand new turkey stock.
It makes a lot, which is awesome, because I can freeze it and have turkey soup for a while...
The rest of the turkey meat usually goes in sandwiches or into meals like turkey chili or turkey enchiladas, or other tasty things. I don't have much trouble using up the meat from a large turkey...
I was with my family for Thanksgiving last year, but for Christmas it was just DH and I and we had the cornish hens. They were delicious.
This year we're doing steak, red potatoes, mixed veggies, and cheesecake for dessert. We figured if it's just going to be the two of us, we should make something we both really like. We'll probably do the hens again for Christmas dinner though.
We were in the same boat last year, Jilly, and I think you're on the right track menu wise. It's not really the turkey that's the important part of the day anyways.
We opted to make steaks instead, and splurged on some really good cuts of meat. I personally love yams, so we had those and mashed potatoes, rolls and a veggie. Our guest brought pecan pie for dessert, since "It just isn't Thanksgiving without it".
That sounds like plenty. Maybe a small turkey breast or even just a whole roast chicken should do fine. Have you considered apple pie for dessert? Apples are kind of a harvest-y type food. If your husband is okay with boxed stuffing, just make a small casserole dish of it, douse it in a little gravy, chicken stock or drippings and should be good to go.
Last year we got together with another couple and made all our favorite dishes for 4 people. I was eating leftovers for a week, but it was totally worth it. (7 lb. bird, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, rolls, stuffing, gravy from a powder packet, two kinds of pie from the freezer section)
This year our guest list has up to 7 people total, so we're doing the same thing, but with a slightly bigger bird and a couple appetizers and hoping for fewer leftovers.