US Thanksgiving - Cooking or Eating w/Others?

[HeatherFeather]

I am not going anywhere - just going to be cooking for myself and my BF this year. My mom and stepdad were originally going to come again this year, but had to change their plans due to medical issues.

Are you cooking the feast at your home or are you bringing something (what?).

Here is what i am making this year:

My usual Maple Turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, a sweet potato souffle (new recipe to try out this year), broccoli casserole (old fave from a cookbook), cranberry sauce (homemade), whole wheat honey rolls. I am making a small turkey and the fixings will all be half portions, since we don't need massive amounts of leftovers. Stuffing will just be Stove-Top this year, since it makes a nice small portion.

For dessert though I will still make the normal amount of pies: Pumpkin (using fresh pumpkin), with a homemade gingersnap crust. Pecan, with a homemade graham cracker crust. Lemon Pie with a lemon cookie crust (also homemade). The crusts re all just my own favorite cookie crust recipe that I change to fit the filling.

[Felix4067]

I'm cooking what is going to be ENTIRELY too much food for two people, but so be it. I figure it's the only time I'm really gonna cook this week, I might as well make it a good one. We haven't done a huge family dinner since my sisters started having their own families, although I kinda miss polishing the silver and getting mom's wedding china out of its storage containers to set the table.

I'm doing Tink's Roast Leg of Lamb, Galley Wench's Roasted Cauliflower, my Felix's Green Bean Casserole, my Grandma Unrath Salad with Grands buttermilk biscuits, a jar of sweet & sour red cabbage, and for dessert a pumpkin pie mom made for last Christmas that I found in the freezer a couple of weeks ago. Still debating on baking a couple of sweet potatoes (I just wrap them in foil and bake them, then serve with butter, salt and pepper), but I'm thinking probably we'll have plenty of food already.

I know, according to the internet you can't keep a pie that long. The internet lies. We've done it before, and they're fine.

[Kchurchill5]

It was going to be just me; but, I always make a small box for my son and some for a good friend who has to work.

Well, that changed and I will be cooking here but taking it over to a friends. His g/f had to drive up to WI this week as her Mom is in the hospital due to a stroke. His g/f's sister and just driven down with her daughter to visit for the Holiday. G/f and her sis drove home, so the niece is staying here. So, I offered to bring dinner to him, since he really doesn't cook. He is also invited his best friend. So, now it is 3 adults, 1 8 yr old I think.

Dinner, basic roasted turkey, spiral baked ham with a current glaze; plenty of herbs, orange, onion in the cavity; homemade gravy; my favorite basic homemade stuffing; mashed spuds; green bean casserole; a small baked corn pudding; pumpkin pie; home cranberry; rolls (I will buy those); and yes ... homemade butter. I'm going to recruit the neice to help me.

Yes, a 16 lb turkey, and a 7 lb ham; was planned just for me. Lots of leftovers for the freezer and lots of meals. But I always do that. Besides for $20.00 I got both. What a bargain.

I am also going to make 6 mini pot pies with some of the turkey to freeze as well. They are great to pop in the oven for a quick dinner.

[HotPepperRosemary]

Cooking up a storm here! Company coming!!! Woo hoo!!! Can't wait to see the family!!! A big family is wonderful!!! Happy happy happy!!!

[HotPepperRosemary]

Oh Felix! Roast Leg of Lamb sounds wonderful!!!! DH doesn't like it...sigh...when you raise sheep you get weary of the meat...but me? I love it! Mmmmm...a lovely couple of lamb chops would satisfy me!!!! ;)

[Shadows1]

We will be joining Mitt Romney for Thanksgiving dinner.

[Bergy]

Shadow you are naughty

All those great sounding meals makes me sorry our Thanksgiving is past. Happy meals to you all

[Shadows1]

In reality we will be having Thanksgiving at my number 2 daughters house, it will be her 1st time cooking dinner for a large group ( my wife will be there guiding her ).
I have 6 kids and 3 grand kids, most will be there with their spouses or oppisite friends.
Every one have a grand day!

Remember the Native Americans!

[Bergy]

Sounds like a lovely family gathering Shadow! Good luck to daughter #2 even with Mama guiding.

[Felix4067]

Small but fabulous change to my menu...I went to get out the pumpkin pie from the freezer a bit ago and discovered it's actually a pecan pie. My mouth immediately started watering. My mother can't cook a lick, but she makes the most awesome pecan pie EVER.