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Post by sarcasticgirl on Nov 18, 2013 12:12:40 GMT -5
Unfortunately we cook for about 10, even though there are just the 4 of us there will be 5 of us... and I'll cook for at least 10. It is in my DNA.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 12:15:36 GMT -5
I'm with you on the gravy! Gotta be homemade!!
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Post by Phoenix84 on Nov 18, 2013 12:21:33 GMT -5
I don't have any specific plans. For the past couple of years, a co worker has invited me over to have dinner with his family. He hasn't invited me this year yet though. If he does invite me, I'll do that. If not, I'll probably just lounge around all day, and possibly just go out to dinner by myself.
There's no way in hell I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner. That sounds like way too much work. Besides, being single, there's no way I could eat a giant turkey and all the fixings by myself.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Nov 18, 2013 12:27:31 GMT -5
I don't have any specific plans. For the past couple of years, a co worker has invited me over to have dinner with his family. He hasn't invited me this year yet though. If he does invite me, I'll do that. If not, I'll probably just lounge around all day, and possibly just go out to dinner by myself. There's no way in hell I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner. That sounds like way too much work. Besides, being single, there's no way I could eat a giant turkey and all the fixings by myself. It doesn't have to be a "giant" turkey. You can get smaller ones -- say 10-12 pounds, or even just a turkey breast. Why don't you host and invite some single colleagues or even invite the co-worker who has hosted you in the past? We'll all help you with the planning and cooking. Do it -- it could be really fun for you!!!!
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Post by teen persuasion on Nov 18, 2013 12:31:36 GMT -5
Dinner is at Grandma's (AKA my mom). The 2 college kids should be home, and all the noisy cousins will be there, of course. AFAIK, the only one who will be missing is Navy girl - she will hopefully come home for Xmas. She left for bootcamp just after Thanksgiving last year, and we haven't seen her since. Yikes!
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Post by muttleynfelix on Nov 18, 2013 12:33:27 GMT -5
My in-laws are coming over... all 3 of them. I think. My one BIL says he's going to be working on his carport. So there will be 7 of us total. DH and I will cook (and I'll try to find something for DS to do to help). MIL will bring something completely unnecessary and possibly moldy.
Awwwww....don'tcha love someone who likes to add the excitement of a possible ER trip to the party? Got to love MIL. She bought rolls for Christmas last year on Thursday. Christmas being on Tuesday and all. Monday night at 6pm DH and I saw that the rolls had mold on them. We pitched them and I made crescent rolls from our bread machine Christmas morning. MIL was pissed when she got to our house around 11 and found out that we pitched the old rolls and not only that but she couldn't make a sandwich with the crescent rolls I made. She told us we should have called her and she would have bought some rolls she could have made a sandwich with on her way out to our house. DH and I both thought everything was closed at 6pm on Christmas Eve. Apparently not. Anyway.... I'm not looking forward to MIL bringing 3 or 4 of the worst possible salads from the deli at the grocery store. We don't need them and nobody eats them and then she leaves the leftovers at our house!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 12:37:18 GMT -5
You should freeze them and take them to her house the next time she hosts something!
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Post by Phoenix84 on Nov 18, 2013 12:50:56 GMT -5
I don't have any specific plans. For the past couple of years, a co worker has invited me over to have dinner with his family. He hasn't invited me this year yet though. If he does invite me, I'll do that. If not, I'll probably just lounge around all day, and possibly just go out to dinner by myself. There's no way in hell I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner. That sounds like way too much work. Besides, being single, there's no way I could eat a giant turkey and all the fixings by myself. It doesn't have to be a "giant" turkey. You can get smaller ones -- say 10-12 pounds, or even just a turkey breast. Why don't you host and invite some single colleagues or even invite the co-worker who has hosted you in the past? We'll all help you with the planning and cooking. Do it -- it could be really fun for you!!!! You may be right, but I don't think inviting over a bunch of people is that realistic. If for no other reason than I don't have much seating in my apartment. I could host maybe three people max. My tabe is pretty small, and I only have one couch and one armchair. But cooking a turkey breast, or trying to learn how to cook a turkey breast, sounds nice.
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Post by 973beachbum on Nov 18, 2013 12:54:37 GMT -5
We haven't had guests for Thanksgiving in a few years. We do the HS Thanksgiving day football game in the morning, although we go for the marching band. then we go home and eat. I have tried really hard in recent years to cook less. There will still probably be enough for 12 hearty eaters though. Then we probably will get a little shopping in on Black Friday and Saturday we are off to visit more colleges.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Nov 18, 2013 12:56:28 GMT -5
You should freeze them and take them to her house the next time she hosts something! We don't let MIL host anything. She has cats and I am allergic to them and she does not clean well at all. Plus it is so much easier not to have to drag an almost 4 year old and 10 month old out when we can keep them at home and keep somewhat of a routine with them.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Nov 18, 2013 12:58:59 GMT -5
GEt a real turkey breast, Phoenix, not one of those rollup types. You can even get a boneless turkey breast. Takes no time at all. Use a premade dry rub or WWBG's cranberry glaze sounds good, too.
I cook a kosher turkey, and could only find the whole bird. A 10-12 pounder was the smallest, but I don't live in a major metropolitan area. If I did, a smaller kosher bird, or even just the turkey breast, might have been something I could find. But that's fine - I want leftovers.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Nov 18, 2013 13:01:20 GMT -5
Turkey breasts are pretty easy to cook. Jenny-O says you can cook from frozen and they all have instructions. Make sure to buy a meat thermometer and make sure the center isn't pink and you good to go. Once it is fully cooked, you can freeze part of it for later if it is just you and you get sick of turkey.
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Post by cronewitch on Nov 18, 2013 13:13:53 GMT -5
I am taking Wednesday off, making Chex party mix and driving 100 miles to ISO's house for the night then Thursday driving to my Sister in law's sisters house another 100 miles for dinner then back to ISO for the weekend.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Nov 18, 2013 13:22:34 GMT -5
Hmmm, I didn't realize there were specific traditions for the evening meal on Wednesday.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Nov 18, 2013 13:45:45 GMT -5
TD and I fly out Saturday for Thanksgiving with my folks. My dad asked me if I was going to be able to do the cooking this year, and I told him I would. 11 for dinner.
I'm going to try to do as much in advance as I can, as I just can't be on my feet in the kitchen all day like I was a couple years ago. I'm also probably going to be cutting the menu a bit and adding a few things that we've not had before.
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Post by tskeeter on Nov 18, 2013 13:54:18 GMT -5
Night before- lasagna usually but this year they are have been arguing about who's Tater Tot Casserole is the best so they are planning a "Tot Off" and will probably serve that. With 30 plus people all arriving at different times it's easy to make and easy to pop in the microwave if someone shows up late. Now those are real Minnesotans. A Tot Off! Do you allow venison and pheasant, or are you required to stick with ground beef? Only cream soups, or can I use canned cheese soup? (Hey, I'm western MN Scandinavian enough to know without asking that a good bechamel is off limits.) Velveeta, or can I use brie? What is you family's preferred topping? Crushed potato chips, or french fried onion strings? Can I use home made tots, or do they gotta be Ore-Ida? Canned vegi's only? Or can I use the ones I put up last summer? My submission will be arriving shortly. Wrapped in 40 layers of newspaper and tied with a dish towel. You might have to warm it up a little before you taste it.
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Post by greeniis10 on Nov 18, 2013 13:55:07 GMT -5
ODS has a varsity football game at 10:00 a.m. in and against our rivals: the next town over (we SHOULD demolish them). Afterward, darling sister is hosting at her house. I think the number is 19. I am bringing the turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, a big green salad, my world famous apple crisp, a chocolate trifle, and whatever other desserts I decide to make and brie with fig jam and a new-to-me cranberry salsa appetizers. All of that is for the traditionalists. Darling sister is making beef tenderloin. Yummmmmmmmm!!!!!! (I am so NOT a traditionalist when it comes to Thanksgiving.) I will also be bringing several bottles of an oaky, buttery, Chardonnay. We will be eating unusually early for us -- probably around 2:00. I am working retail at the moment and have to be at work at 4:45 a.m. on Black Friday morning. We probably won't see a customer until 9 or 10 -- we don't sell electronics. DH and I will each take our own cars to my sister's (20 minutes away) so he and the kids can stay and hang out and I can go home and crawl into bed at some ungodly early hour so that I can drag my sorry butt out of bed at 3:00 a.m. to get ready for work (I need time for the caffeine and hot shower to do their magic and for my hair to dry. I am high maintenance, LOL.) YIKES - 4:40 AM?? Is this the first Black Friday you've worked or did you work it last year and know that you won't even see a customer until 9 or 10? That's crazy. I'm sorry but it seems like a waste for you to be there (and to be open) if there are no buyers. But, I don't know what type of store it is so maybe I'm wrong...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 14:00:31 GMT -5
We are joining with a couple other families to cook for 4-6 Marines who don't have local families. It is a really great program.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Nov 18, 2013 14:01:39 GMT -5
YIKES - 4:40 AM?? Is this the first Black Friday you've worked or did you work it last year and know that you won't even see a customer until 9 or 10? That's crazy. I'm sorry but it seems like a waste for you to be there (and to be open) if there are no buyers. But, I don't know what type of store it is so maybe I'm wrong...It is a mall department store, but one that sells only clothing and shoes. Heck, our store doesn't even have a home department (although other locations in the chain do). This is my first time working Black Friday. My veteran colleagues told me that, in prior years, all of the employees just stand around waiting for people to stop shopping at the Targets and Walmarts, etc. and finally start shopping for clothes. What the heck -- I'll give it a try -- ONE try, LOL.
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Post by kittensaver on Nov 18, 2013 14:06:40 GMT -5
For the first time in a number of years we find ourselves "footloose and fancy free" (aka - not going to the traditional family get together, long story) soooooooo . . . . we are going to visit our Uncle Walt - aka, Disneyland! The crowds are much smaller on TG day. We will be having a turkey dinner on Friday instead
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Post by tskeeter on Nov 18, 2013 14:13:32 GMT -5
We'll be joined by Dad, one of my sisters and her DH, their two boys, nephew #1's family, and a dear friend. Only 11 of us. Won't even need a kid's table.
On the menu.
Two turkeys. Injected with garlic butter and deep fried to a golden brown.
Two applewood smoked turkey breast.
At least 10 pounds of mashed potatoes, heavy on the butter and ceam. (Most of us are at least 1/4 Irish. Gotta have plenty of spuds!)
Another 10 ponds of scratch made stuffing.
Roasted parsnips.
Green bean casserole. (How can you be MN Norwegian Lutheran and not have green bean casserole, and maybe lime jello with pineapple in it?)
Broccoli salad.
A relish tray with carrots, pickles, celery, and olives.
Nephew's DW's home made pumpkin and apple pies! Hot damn that girl can bake!
Collapse on the living room floor for about two hours in a food coma. Until it's time to eat leftovers.
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Post by kayak on Nov 18, 2013 14:15:23 GMT -5
The night before is a pot of chicken and dumplings. Since I've moved up north and have thanksgiving dinner with my in-laws (where everyone crowds in a basement and people serve food from cans *gag*) I make chicken and dumplings the day after thanksgiving for me and DH. But since we're hosting, we'll have them the day before. The yankees go crazy for my homemade chicken and dumplings! I love chicken and dumplings! I grew up in the north, had never had them until I moved to Texas. When I mentioned it to my mom she said it was one of Dad's favorite things, but long ago he told her his mom's was better, so she never made it again. For Thanksgiving day I'm going to friends who live 2 blocks away - no driving, I can stumble home. Bringing pecan pie that I get from a vending machine (where else but Texas?). It's really good pie!
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Post by lynnerself on Nov 18, 2013 14:21:19 GMT -5
Menu for 4: Small turkey Cornbread stuffing Mashed potatoes and gravy Candied yams Brussels sprouts (new this year, DD's idea, usually broccoli or green beans) Special marshmallow/pineapple salad (a family tradition) Assorted relish tray (must include stuffed celery sticks and black olives) Pumpkin cheesecake Pecan pie (I'm trying to get out of doing traditional pumpkin pie also)
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Post by mollyanna58 on Nov 18, 2013 14:23:03 GMT -5
I'll be cooking for 6 - 8 people. Guest list isn't finalized yet. If my one sister comes, she'll help with the cooking. If brother and his GF come, I'll ask them to bring a dessert. Mom always brings a side dish or two for herself for her low-carb diet, like stuffing without bread. I send most leftovers home with guests. I just make sure I have some apple pie left over for Friday's breakfast.
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Post by sheilaincali on Nov 18, 2013 14:28:33 GMT -5
tskeeter- are you still in MN? All my family that drives down is from Western (central part of the state)-
Rules are quite flexible. My sister uses corn in her TOTdish. My brother prefers French Fries to tots. My Aunts a traditionalist with hamburger, green beans, cream of mushroom soup and tater tots.
I used to make mine with ground turkey with mushrooms, onions and asparagus with a single layer of tater tots.
Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately depending on how you look at it) I am on a very strict diet. No dairy, grains, potatoes, sugar, etc. So I can't eat any of the TOTdish- plus most of the Thanksgiving meal will be a no go too.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Nov 18, 2013 14:36:32 GMT -5
The night before is a pot of chicken and dumplings. Since I've moved up north and have thanksgiving dinner with my in-laws (where everyone crowds in a basement and people serve food from cans *gag*) I make chicken and dumplings the day after thanksgiving for me and DH. But since we're hosting, we'll have them the day before. The yankees go crazy for my homemade chicken and dumplings! I love chicken and dumplings! I grew up in the north, had never had them until I moved to Texas. When I mentioned it to my mom she said it was one of Dad's favorite things, but long ago he told her his mom's was better, so she never made it again. For Thanksgiving day I'm going to friends who live 2 blocks away - no driving, I can stumble home. Bringing pecan pie that I get from a vending machine (where else but Texas?). It's really good pie! ha! i'm originally from Texas! enjoy the pecan pie!
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Post by chiver78 on Nov 18, 2013 14:37:53 GMT -5
that's an interesting dish, sheila. kind of like a shepherd's pie? I was picturing my own tater tot casserole, that I'll be making for brunch - tots on the bottom, topped with a veggie/egg scramble and shredded cheese. you only half-cook the eggs so it pours in and around the tots when baking. I made a small one yesterday, and forgot to grab the leftovers this AM for breakfast. guess I know what I'm having tomorrow
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Nov 18, 2013 14:40:33 GMT -5
But cooking a turkey breast, or trying to learn how to cook a turkey breast, sounds nice. Turkey Breasts are easy! my DH looooves turkey so I make one in the slow cooker every few months. easy peasy and delish.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Nov 18, 2013 14:41:26 GMT -5
wait- what is a tater tot casserole?
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Post by sheilaincali on Nov 18, 2013 14:52:23 GMT -5
It's a Minnesota thing (although I'm sure they make it other places too). Essentially it's ground beef mixed with green beans and a can of cream of mushroom soup. You top that with a layer of tater tots and sprinkle cheese on top of the tots. Bake in the oven at 375 for like 40 minutes.
My siblings are obsessed with it and my sister makes it for her family like once a week. DS hates cream of anything soup so at my house we tweaked the recipe to remove that. Sometimes we mix in a bit of BBQ sauce to give it a kick. It's a fast meal to make. You can make ahead of time and freeze it since the green beans and tots are frozen when you put it in the oven anyway.
chiver- that sounds good. I may try that when I'm allowed to eat potatoes again.
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