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trying something new for Thanksgiving?

joycojoyco
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I feel like I want more than just the regular stuff for Thanksgiving.  Something to jazz it up a little. 

So far our menu consists of:

sweet potato casserole

turkey & gravy

mashed potatoes

corn

cornbread casserole

stuffing and/or dressing 

cranberry relish

green bean casserole

pies of various flavors

rolls

I might make a pumpkin roll

 

Anything else you would add for something a little different?  Don't go all crazy w/ the vegetables on me, b/c I don't like vegetables.  :)

 

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Re: trying something new for Thanksgiving?

  • libbyannlibbyann member
    Some type of macaroni and cheese?
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  • amyliisaamyliisa

    I'm toying with the idea of making some homemade mac n cheese of some sort.  I know many people do this for Tgiving, but we never do, and I luuuuurve me some homemade mac n cheese!  I have a kickass recipe from Rachel Ray that has like bleu cheese and bacon in it, I think?  I can't remember, I've only made it once a few years ago but it rocked.  Need to find that again...

    But, I'm just gonna see how I feel after making my vat of mashed potatoes that is my yearly contribution to our feast.  I may just leave it at that.

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  • a-c-da-c-d member

    imagejoyco:
    Don't go all crazy w/ the vegetables on me, b/c I don't like vegetables.  :) 

    Well, this took out all of my fun suggestions. Big Smile

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  • joycojoyco
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    imagejoyco:
    Don't go all crazy w/ the vegetables on me, b/c I don't like vegetables.  :) 

    Well, this took out all of my fun suggestions. Big Smile

    My plate at thanksgiving usually consists of meat, potatoes and cranberry.  And lots of gravy.  No wonder I usually have 3rds and 4ths!  I need something else to fill up my plate.  My BIL has a great recipe for homemade mac & cheese, maybe I'll make that.  Any other good recipes floating around?  His is time-consuming.  I might look up the Rachael Ray one b/c I do like bacon!  

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  • a-c-da-c-d member

    If you like potatoes, this is one of our family favorites and a regular holiday dish. It is a nice change from just mashed potatoes...

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    5 medium potatoes

    1 8 oz carton sour cream

    1 large package cream cheese

    1 ? cup grated cheddar cheese

    3 T butter

    ? t salt

    ? t pepper

    ? t paprika

     

    Preheat oven to 350. Peel, pare, boil, drain, and mash potatoes. Add Sour cream and cream cheese. Mix well. Add 1 cup grated cheese (reserve ? cup for topping), butter, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Pour into a 1 ? quart casserole. Top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika if desired

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  • kiarox2002kiarox2002
    Broccoli cheese rice casserole?  There's technically a vegetable in it, but it's largely velveeta, rice and cream of mushroom soup.  I can't wait!  :)
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  • MrsAJLMrsAJL member

    In an effort to lighten up our Thanksgiving, I'm nixing GBC and going with this:

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Garlic

    1 lb. Brussels sprouts, washed and trimmed
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    2-3 Tablespoons pine nuts
    2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    3 Tablespoons butter
    salt and pepper

    1. Cut the sprouts into quarters (unless they are very small, then cut in half).
    2. Put an oven-safe saut? pan on the stove over medium-high heat.  Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
    3. When the pan is hot, add the olive oil.  Swirl the oil around to cover the bottom of the pan. Add the Brussels sprouts. Stir or toss to coat evenly with olive oil. Let the sprouts cook without moving for several minutes.
    4.  Stir or toss the sprouts, again let them cook without moving for several minutes afterwards.
    5.  Add 2 Tbsp butter to the pan. When melted, season the sprouts liberally with salt and pepper. Toss or stir to distribute the butter and seasoning. Add the pine nuts. Transfer the pan to the oven.
    6.  After 8 minutes, take the pan out of the oven and stir or toss the Brussels.  Put back in the oven.
    7.  After 5 minutes, remove the pan again and put back on the stove.  Stir or toss the sprouts. Use a spoon or spatula to make a clear space in the middle of the pan.  Add the remaining Tablespoon of butter into the space. When melted, add the garlic. Stir to coat the garlic in butter and let cook briefly. Then toss all of the ingredients thoroughly and put the pan back in the oven for 3-4 minutes.
    8.  Take the pan out of the oven ? the sprouts should be a very dark golden and tender all the way through. The pine nuts and garlic should have a light toasting.

     

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