Thanksgiving Menu

[alabamagal]

Why does the ad for 1000 lb sisters appear below this thread. 🤷

[andi9899]

Nov 11, 2021 23:24:24 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Nov 11, 2021 21:51:54 GMT -5 finnime said:

I'll never forget my 3-yo niece at Thanksgiving, standing at my mother's table which was groaning with platters and dishes of every type, including a handsome 25-lb. stuffed turkey. M clasped her hands together and exclaimed, "Ritz crackers!"

Better to hear "Ritz crackers!" blurted out than "Mother fuckers of the universe" shouted out after a friend's 4 yo daughter said it at a big family dinner. No one was paying attention to her request for a certain food on the table and she was frustrated. When asked where she heard those words she replied "HBO".

Most dinner guests snickered though not her mom.

Little kids are hilarious!

[thyme4change]

Nov 14, 2021 11:35:26 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Nov 9, 2021 10:05:48 GMT -5 Value Buy said:

Nay on noodles on the potatoes. Gotta have the turkey gravy, with noodles on the side. Nay on creamed corn. sub a brussel sprout or whl kernal corn. Gotta have the real whipped cream instead of the chemical concoction.
Love the two choices of dressing. We do that and I eat both.
Gotta have the green bean casserole, either fresh beans or canned is ok for me.We have to have some sort of jello with a fruit added to it with a dab of Miracle whip or mayo on top.
Pumpkin and homemade apple pie and a pecan pie for a few fanatics with real whipped cream (no aerosol cans).
Reisling and a sweet red wine for adults, sparkling grape juice for the young'uns.
Topped off with good coffee.

With the leftovers I always make turkey with noodles and gravy. It's served over mashed potatoes. So good!

You serve noodles on top of potatoes?

[andi9899]

Nov 14, 2021 13:03:40 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

Nov 14, 2021 11:35:26 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

With the leftovers I always make turkey with noodles and gravy. It's served over mashed potatoes. So good!

You serve noodles on top of potatoes?

Yes. I cook egg noodles and mix with leftover gravy and turkey. I serve it over leftover mashed potatoes. Try it. It's really good.

[NancysSummerSip]

Nov 14, 2021 13:58:33 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Nov 14, 2021 13:03:40 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

You serve noodles on top of potatoes?

Yes. I cook egg noodles and mix with leftover gravy and turkey. I serve it over leftover mashed potatoes. Try it. It's really good.

I would probably take that, add some vegetables (just to be healthy, yanno) and toss it in a pie crust for an over the top turkey pot pie. It's a lotta carbs, but dang, it totally sounds worth it, especially on a cold day after shoveling snow. Not that we have snow here, but we do get cold weather sometimes.

[andi9899]

Nov 14, 2021 16:53:49 GMT -5 NancysSummerSip said:

Nov 14, 2021 13:58:33 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Yes. I cook egg noodles and mix with leftover gravy and turkey. I serve it over leftover mashed potatoes. Try it. It's really good.

I would probably take that, add some vegetables (just to be healthy, yanno) and toss it in a pie crust for an over the top turkey pot pie. It's a lotta carbs, but dang, it totally sounds worth it, especially on a cold day after shoveling snow. Not that we have snow here, but we do get cold weather sometimes.

Oh yeah, it's carb overload. It's just really good so I repent later. And honestly, I don't eat healthy all the time. About 80% of the time I do which is acceptable to me. You gotta allow yourself a little cheating every now and then.

[chiver78]

Nov 9, 2021 17:06:31 GMT -5 @athena53 said:

Nov 9, 2021 13:58:36 GMT -5 minnesotapaintlady said:

I don't like making turkey mainly because I don't like dealing with the carcass afterwards, but the few I made turned out ok.  I just always make them in a bag.

Ah, but the carcass makes wonderful broth!  You just throw it in a pot with chopped celery, onions and water and let it cook for a few hours and remove all the bones and anything else that doesn't look edible (e.g. wing tips).  Of course, that part is messy.  A friend like the soup I made form a turkey carcass so much that when he went to California for Thanksgiving with his family, he brought the turkey carcass back to NJ in his luggage so I could make turkey noodle soup.

tongs and food grade gloves are key here. 👍 we all have our jobs after dinner for cleanup. mine involves a junky t-shirt and a pair of gloves, bc I pretty much dismantle whatever carcass(es) we have that day. roasted, fried, whatever. everyone else just stays out of my way. lol...

[chiver78]

I haven't read the whole thread, but I would be happy to share pumpkin mac 'n cheese and Brussels sprouts w/pancetta recipes if anyone is interested. the former is my go-to for Friendsgivings, and the latter is just really tasty and not just a holiday side.

[wvugurl26]

I need to figure it out. Up first is a small version for the final tailgate of the season Saturday.

Then I'm cooking for my family out of self defense. They were threatening to order from Bob Evans.

[swamp]

Nov 14, 2021 13:58:33 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Nov 14, 2021 13:03:40 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

You serve noodles on top of potatoes?

Yes. I cook egg noodles and mix with leftover gravy and turkey. I serve it over leftover mashed potatoes. Try it. It's really good.

It sounds amazing 

[teen persuasion]

Since my mom is hosting Thanksgiving day dinner, we are having most of our gang (minus the 3 in Hawaii ) on Sunday for a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  I started baking today (have to work tomorrow).

So, we will at least have pumpkin pie, and dinner rolls!

[finnime]

Nov 14, 2021 17:21:18 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

I haven't read the whole thread, but I would be happy to share pumpkin mac 'n cheese and Brussels sprouts w/pancetta recipes if anyone is interested. the former is my go-to for Friendsgivings, and the latter is just really tasty and not just a holiday side.

I would like both recipes, please.

[chiver78]

Nov 20, 2021 9:01:16 GMT -5 finnime said:

Nov 14, 2021 17:21:18 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

I haven't read the whole thread, but I would be happy to share pumpkin mac 'n cheese and Brussels sprouts w/pancetta recipes if anyone is interested. the former is my go-to for Friendsgivings, and the latter is just really tasty and not just a holiday side.

I would like both recipes, please.

this is fantastic, with or without roasted veggies. I usually use mild cheeses like fontina and parmigiano reggiano instead of a sharp cheddar.
www.skinnytaste.com/pumpkin-mac-and-cheese-with-roasted-veggies/

for the Brussels, I start with huge sprouts and prep by cutting the end and halving them. parboil those until almost tender. drain and set aside. Dice the pancetta kind of small and get that heating over medium heat. you'll want to make sure you're cooking it, but slowly render the fat out while you go. once the pancetta is cooked, add the drained sprouts into the pan and toss to coat them in the pancetta fat. season with S/P to taste, add a little garlic powder if your fam likes garlic.

*there's always leftovers of everything on your table, but there are never leftovers of this side when it's on mine. 🙂

[finnime]

Thanks, chiver78.

[Tennesseer]

Not a food idea for Thansgiving but a photo I took this morning looking east around 0815 Central time. Lots of holiday flights this morning with passengers maybe coming to your home for T'Day dinner. If you click on the picture, a bigger picture should pop up.

[raeoflyte]

Cranberry orange relish is chilling, apple pie is in the oven. Booze is purchased and Dd is working on the pumpkin pie. I'll work on the pecan pie tonight and maybe get the potatoes prepped.

[Tennesseer]

Anyone ever make frog eye salad? Never heard of it.

[happyhoix]

Nov 14, 2021 11:52:08 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Nov 11, 2021 23:24:24 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Better to hear "Ritz crackers!" blurted out than "Mother fuckers of the universe" shouted out after a friend's 4 yo daughter said it at a big family dinner. No one was paying attention to her request for a certain food on the table and she was frustrated. When asked where she heard those words she replied "HBO".

Most dinner guests snickered though not her mom.

Little kids are hilarious!

g

My friends four year old screamed ‘my penis hurts’ in front of the bleachers at a softball game once. That’s apparently what he said when he had to pee. Or get attention. Or both.

[Tennesseer]

What say you?

Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

A woman has posted on Mumsnet about how her family is charging her to attend Christmas dinner, and the internet has rallied around in support.

In the post, which was shared to the parenting forum on November 20 under the account name 729927luc, the woman explained that her brother-in-law and sister-in-law are hosting Christmas this year for her family.

Explaining she has hosted previously, the woman wrote: "They are charging us per family for dinner. I've never charged them before but apparently because they've got a lot of people going this year they have decided to charge."

The mom will not be drinking as "it's just assumed by everyone I'll do all the driving.

Despite this, she is expected to pay for "many bottles of champagne they are planning to buy" and they plan to "be splitting the cost evenly between us all."

Charging for Christmas dinner does not sit right with the woman but she conceded: "I would of course have taken things round or would have been perfectly happy if they'd ask me to bring a certain course etc."

"Husband says he is on their side as they are doing all the hard work. Granted, but I've never charged them and would never dream of!"

She ended the post, which can be viewed here, by explaining it is really putting her of attending and asking the discussion-based website for their opinions.

The post has gained lots of traction, with more than 430 comments of people who largely agree with the story poster's opinion.

One Mumsnet user, Wheelerdeeler, wrote: "I do not understand this mentality. Id stay at home. You do not charge people for dinner in your own home no matter [what] day of year it is."

Another person, Shedmistress, added: "I'd be staying at home."

Complete article here: Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

[thyme4change]

Nov 22, 2021 11:19:10 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

What say you?

Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

A woman has posted on Mumsnet about how her family is charging her to attend Christmas dinner, and the internet has rallied around in support.

In the post, which was shared to the parenting forum on November 20 under the account name 729927luc, the woman explained that her brother-in-law and sister-in-law are hosting Christmas this year for her family.

Explaining she has hosted previously, the woman wrote: "They are charging us per family for dinner. I've never charged them before but apparently because they've got a lot of people going this year they have decided to charge."

The mom will not be drinking as "it's just assumed by everyone I'll do all the driving.

Despite this, she is expected to pay for "many bottles of champagne they are planning to buy" and they plan to "be splitting the cost evenly between us all."

Charging for Christmas dinner does not sit right with the woman but she conceded: "I would of course have taken things round or would have been perfectly happy if they'd ask me to bring a certain course etc."

"Husband says he is on their side as they are doing all the hard work. Granted, but I've never charged them and would never dream of!"

She ended the post, which can be viewed here, by explaining it is really putting her of attending and asking the discussion-based website for their opinions.

The post has gained lots of traction, with more than 430 comments of people who largely agree with the story poster's opinion.

One Mumsnet user, Wheelerdeeler, wrote: "I do not understand this mentality. Id stay at home. You do not charge people for dinner in your own home no matter [what] day of year it is."

Another person, Shedmistress, added: "I'd be staying at home."

Complete article here: Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

I wonder if there are some financial difficulties that they are kinda trying to hide, but not fully hide.

[Tennesseer]

Nov 22, 2021 11:28:30 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

Nov 22, 2021 11:19:10 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

What say you?

Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

A woman has posted on Mumsnet about how her family is charging her to attend Christmas dinner, and the internet has rallied around in support.

In the post, which was shared to the parenting forum on November 20 under the account name 729927luc, the woman explained that her brother-in-law and sister-in-law are hosting Christmas this year for her family.

Explaining she has hosted previously, the woman wrote: "They are charging us per family for dinner. I've never charged them before but apparently because they've got a lot of people going this year they have decided to charge."

The mom will not be drinking as "it's just assumed by everyone I'll do all the driving.

Despite this, she is expected to pay for "many bottles of champagne they are planning to buy" and they plan to "be splitting the cost evenly between us all."

Charging for Christmas dinner does not sit right with the woman but she conceded: "I would of course have taken things round or would have been perfectly happy if they'd ask me to bring a certain course etc."

"Husband says he is on their side as they are doing all the hard work. Granted, but I've never charged them and would never dream of!"

She ended the post, which can be viewed here, by explaining it is really putting her of attending and asking the discussion-based website for their opinions.

The post has gained lots of traction, with more than 430 comments of people who largely agree with the story poster's opinion.

One Mumsnet user, Wheelerdeeler, wrote: "I do not understand this mentality. Id stay at home. You do not charge people for dinner in your own home no matter [what] day of year it is."

Another person, Shedmistress, added: "I'd be staying at home."

Complete article here: Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

I wonder if there are some financial difficulties that they are kinda trying to hide, but not fully hide.

Years ago I went out for dinner and drinks with about ten friends. When it came time to pay the bill it was suggested we split it ten ways. One of the friends said he had no alcoholic drinks so why should he have to pay for the other friends' drinks. That made sense.

At least when it comes to the alcohol at this T'Day family meal/get-together, everyone bring your own booze. Agree ahead of time what brand of champagne they should bring. That way an adult isn't drinking some other family's more expensive champagne.

And if the hosts are having financial difficulties, maybe they should reduce the number of people attending.

[NoNamePerson]

Nov 22, 2021 11:40:59 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Nov 22, 2021 11:28:30 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

I wonder if there are some financial difficulties that they are kinda trying to hide, but not fully hide.

Years ago I went out for dinner and drinks with about ten friends. When it came time to pay the bill it was suggested we split it ten ways. One of the friends said he had no alcoholic drinks so why should he have to pay for the other friends' drinks. That made sense.

At least when it comes to the alcohol at this T'Day family meal/get-together, everyone bring your own booze. Agree ahead of time what brand of champagne they should bring. That way an adult isn't drinking some other family's more expensive champagne.

And if the hosts are having financial difficulties, maybe they should reduce the number of people attending.

Maybe they shouldn't be serving champagne!    But my EX MIL started up with the how much it cost her one year after Christmas Dinner. We tried to alternate Christmas since EX IL's lived 200 miles east and my mother lived 200 miles west of us. My son was four when EX MIL went on rant about cost of meal (they were well off) but that's not the issue. I decided right then and there that Christmas would be spent in our home from that point forward and create our own traditions. We would try to see EX IL's weekend before and saw to it that my mother came here. But I would never invite someone to my home and expect them to PAY -

That's like a cover charge to get into a club with entertainers. I didn't read whole thing but sounds like TG day is a show off day for these people    

[Tennesseer]

Nov 22, 2021 11:57:16 GMT -5 NoNamePerson said:

Nov 22, 2021 11:40:59 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

Years ago I went out for dinner and drinks with about ten friends. When it came time to pay the bill it was suggested we split it ten ways. One of the friends said he had no alcoholic drinks so why should he have to pay for the other friends' drinks. That made sense.

At least when it comes to the alcohol at this T'Day family meal/get-together, everyone bring your own booze. Agree ahead of time what brand of champagne they should bring. That way an adult isn't drinking some other family's more expensive champagne.

And if the hosts are having financial difficulties, maybe they should reduce the number of people attending.

Maybe they shouldn't be serving champagne!    But my EX MIL started up with the how much it cost her one year after Christmas Dinner. We tried to alternate Christmas since EX IL's lived 200 miles east and my mother lived 200 miles west of us. My son was four when EX MIL went on rant about cost of meal (they were well off) but that's not the issue. I decided right then and there that Christmas would be spent in our home from that point forward and create our own traditions. We would try to see EX IL's weekend before and saw to it that my mother came here. But I would never invite someone to my home and expect them to PAY -

That's like a cover charge to get into a club with entertainers. I didn't read whole thing but sounds like TG day is a show off day for these people    

If the hosts are wine drinkers then they should probably buy their favorite wine to serve with the meal. Any leftover unopened bottles they can drink later. And if anyone doesn't want wine with dinner then they can bring their own champagne. And if no one drinks alcohol at all they should bring a bottle of the host's favorite wine as a gift for hosting.

And it really is for the best that guests share the cooking job and bring something that will be shared at dinner time.

Cost to host hosting the get-together goes down.

[thyme4change]

I invited my Mom & Dad for Thursday. Mom offered to make a pie, but she couldn't decide which to make, so she will make 2 pies. And, she can also make cranberries. And my father wants to bring wine. If I asked them to make mashed potatoes or a turkey, she probably would. I can't tell if she feels guilty for not hosting or jipped. And I can't tell if she is bringing too much, or the right amount. Maybe I will ask my daughter to go over and help her make the pies. Then it will be quality time.

My son spent the weekend replacing various broken light switches and outlets in our house, with my Dad coaching him over the phone. I didn't realize (a) how many broken things we had and (b) how easy they would be to fix.

[wvugurl26]

I would never charge people for dinner I am hosting. I serve what we can afford. Others can bring something if they want. It is nice to split the cooking load but I have food allergies and others are not always good at thinking about that.

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

Nov 22, 2021 11:19:10 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

What say you?

Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

A woman has posted on Mumsnet about how her family is charging her to attend Christmas dinner, and the internet has rallied around in support.

In the post, which was shared to the parenting forum on November 20 under the account name 729927luc, the woman explained that her brother-in-law and sister-in-law are hosting Christmas this year for her family.

Explaining she has hosted previously, the woman wrote: "They are charging us per family for dinner. I've never charged them before but apparently because they've got a lot of people going this year they have decided to charge."

The mom will not be drinking as "it's just assumed by everyone I'll do all the driving.

Despite this, she is expected to pay for "many bottles of champagne they are planning to buy" and they plan to "be splitting the cost evenly between us all."

Charging for Christmas dinner does not sit right with the woman but she conceded: "I would of course have taken things round or would have been perfectly happy if they'd ask me to bring a certain course etc."

"Husband says he is on their side as they are doing all the hard work. Granted, but I've never charged them and would never dream of!"

She ended the post, which can be viewed here, by explaining it is really putting her of attending and asking the discussion-based website for their opinions.

The post has gained lots of traction, with more than 430 comments of people who largely agree with the story poster's opinion.

One Mumsnet user, Wheelerdeeler, wrote: "I do not understand this mentality. Id stay at home. You do not charge people for dinner in your own home no matter [what] day of year it is."

Another person, Shedmistress, added: "I'd be staying at home."

Complete article here: Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

I  imagine husband dear would have flipped his lid if his wife had dared to do the same thing.  

[jelloshots4all]

Nov 22, 2021 14:34:19 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

Nov 22, 2021 11:19:10 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

What say you?

Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

A woman has posted on Mumsnet about how her family is charging her to attend Christmas dinner, and the internet has rallied around in support.

In the post, which was shared to the parenting forum on November 20 under the account name 729927luc, the woman explained that her brother-in-law and sister-in-law are hosting Christmas this year for her family.

Explaining she has hosted previously, the woman wrote: "They are charging us per family for dinner. I've never charged them before but apparently because they've got a lot of people going this year they have decided to charge."

The mom will not be drinking as "it's just assumed by everyone I'll do all the driving.

Despite this, she is expected to pay for "many bottles of champagne they are planning to buy" and they plan to "be splitting the cost evenly between us all."

Charging for Christmas dinner does not sit right with the woman but she conceded: "I would of course have taken things round or would have been perfectly happy if they'd ask me to bring a certain course etc."

"Husband says he is on their side as they are doing all the hard work. Granted, but I've never charged them and would never dream of!"

She ended the post, which can be viewed here, by explaining it is really putting her of attending and asking the discussion-based website for their opinions.

The post has gained lots of traction, with more than 430 comments of people who largely agree with the story poster's opinion.

One Mumsnet user, Wheelerdeeler, wrote: "I do not understand this mentality. Id stay at home. You do not charge people for dinner in your own home no matter [what] day of year it is."

Another person, Shedmistress, added: "I'd be staying at home."

Complete article here: Internet Slams Couple Charging Family for Christmas Dinner and Champagne

I  imagine husband dear would have flipped his lid if his wife had dared to do the same thing.  

Agreed.  My mom always tries to offer me money for holiday meals I cook (small family).  I decline.

She knows I love to cook, cook better than she does (her words), and they hosted for so many years.

I feel like I'm taking on the family tradition and my daughter loves to cook as well.  My sister doesn't cook  

[swamp]

<<<<———————- sets up tip jar at door

[NoNamePerson]

Nov 22, 2021 19:10:54 GMT -5 swamp said:

<<<<———————- sets up tip jar at door

I'll be glad to come and watch the jar for you  

[Opti]

Nov 22, 2021 12:34:52 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

I would never charge people for dinner I am hosting. I serve what we can afford. Others can bring something if they want. It is nice to split the cooking load but I have food allergies and others are not always good at thinking about that.

I have food sensitivities so I have to be careful. If invited I eat what I can, and eat more at home later if I need to.