Thanksgiving Dinner...

notkateanymore

Anybody already planning Thanksgiving menus? Anybody want to share recipes? I need a couple more!

notkateanymore

Sides and I'm always up for desserts because I hate to bake, so I don't have many saved.

notkateanymore

I make a couple of things the same every year...or expect them to be there I don't usually cook thanksgiving. But my family's cornbread dressing and cauliflower casserole are staples!

bty19

We just did cedar planked mashed potato balls for our thanksgiving. Delish!!

Also I made a roasted brussel, yam, pearl onion dish as a side.

I can get recipes if you're interested.  The potatoes were a unique twist this year.

notkateanymore

I'd love the potato recipe, even though I already have a potato dish!

serend

Creamed corn with bacon and leeks.. soo good. https://www.myrecipes.com/m/recipe/creamed-corn-with-bacon-leeks
Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon and garlic are another fav, but not everyone likes brussel sprouts.

For dessert, I love this pumpkin bread pudding. It's great with a cinnamon or bourbon whipped cream. It's pretty easy and you can put it together they day before and let it soak overnight before baking: https://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/10/pumpkin-bread-pudding/
if you like pecan pie, this one has been pretty popular when I've made it: https://www.finecooking.com/recipes/chocolate-espresso-pecan-pie.aspx
For apple pie, I really like this crostata. The cheddar pie crust is a must! https://www.marthastewart.com/347013/apple-crostata-with-cheddar-crust
Holiday baking is my favorite.

notkateanymore

I'm making a brined turkey breast, cornbread dressing, these potatoes done half white/half sweet potato {https://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/10/creamy-herbed-potatoes/}, cauliflower casserole, plus I need another side of two and dessert...I think find a delicious looking chocolate mousse pie with phyllo crust and a pumpkin gingersnap pie.

imrachellea

If we are home, this is what my menu will be:
Bacon wrapped smoked turkey
Cheddar mashed potatoes
Skillet cornbread
Sweet potato apple bake
Jiffy corn casserole
Pumpkin pecan cheesecake

...but we may go camping in the Keys so this may become some kind of campfire meal.

imrachellea

And cedar plank mashed potato balls @bty19?? Please share...!!

notkateanymore

I'm thinking I might do this or my aunt's corn soufflé then a from scratch green bean casserole...

https://www.marthastewart.com/1087722/cornmeal-creme-fraiche-spoon-bread

Here is the dessert I want...I might make my aunt or best friend make it for me!

https://www.marthastewart.com/1087711/pumpkin-cheesecake-pie-gingersnap-crust

golfingdarwinfish

I think we are hosting this year, but I'm not quite sure I'll have the desire to cook.....  Taking note of the recipes though!    I'm getting so excited for the holidays!!

golfingdarwinfish

I make these bacon & cheddar biscuits every year and they are a huge hit:

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/cheddar-bacon-biscuits2.html?cm_src=RECIPESEARCH

I also make a massive tray of roasted root vegetables (parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, turnips, onions) in a spiced honey. Soooo good!

bty19

I will get the planked mash for you ladies. There are a few variations online but I can't seem to find the exact one my MIL and I used.... I sent her a message~

FutureMrsCaesar

Our families are German and DH's mom taught me how to make her Spaetzle before she passed.  DHs family loves it and requests it anytime they visit and even my family insists I make it for Thanksgiving now as well.

https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spaetzle-I/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=spaetzel&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page&soid=sr_results_p1i7

bty19

This is the recipe we used, but we omitted whipping cream and added a bit more sour cream instead.

The image shows a big loaf, but we did individual portions using an ice cream scoop. Almost the size of a baseball.

https://www.canadianfamily.ca/recipe/cedar-planked-white-cheddar-mashed-potatoes/

notkateanymore

The problem being @soozerella that I would have shown up...

thesportsgal

This butternut squash recipe is AMAZING. We substitute Rosemary for Thyme and Gorgonzola for Blue Cheese:

https://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/188690/butternut-squash-bake

It's very Thanksgiving-y.

golfingdarwinfish

Soozerella said:

You're always invited!

And the rest of us, @Soozerella‌ ?!?! :-w

golfingdarwinfish

nitecheese said:

golfingdarwinfish said:

I think we are hosting this year

You are amazing. My DH's cousin asked me if I wanted to host and I begged off using LO as an excuse. 

There are some great short cut ideas that help cut down prep a TON that I'll link to when I'm home.

@nitecheese‌

Not that impressive because if we host I'm having the meal catered. I have no shame.

notkateanymore

Yes please @superspecialsnowflake if not for thanksgiving, just every day life!

notkateanymore

Crap...my inlaws are coming now. Grrr

bty19

How do you all feel about Thanksgiving so darn close to Christmas??  You do it all over again in a month's time!!    I always think about this since ours is early October.

golfingdarwinfish

Soozerella said:

You're always invited!

And the rest of us, @Soozerella‌ ?!?! :-w

Well Kate actually would visit

@soozerella

I'll be in SD again in March!  For much longer than last time, too!

katebusse

golfingdarwinfish said:

Soozerella said:

golfingdarwinfish said:

Soozerella said:

You're always invited!

And the rest of us, @Soozerella‌ ?!?! :-w

Well Kate actually would visit

@soozerella

I'll be in SD again in March!  For much longer than last time, too!

There's a chance I'll be back in SD by then, too.

lp0

This is one our family's favorite side dishes. It's easy to make and never a bit left.

blainethetrain

We always have the regular stuff plus onion gratin, which is my favorite. And my mom makes green bean casserole from scratch which is the only way I like it.