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83. Wasn't sure husband was going to be

Thu Nov 22, 2012, 11:07 AM

Nov 2012

home from work today, so it's a limited menu of the usual stuff, nothing creative. Turkey breast instead of a whole bird (easier to store and manage, frankly), I haven't brined it, though--probably too late now. Cranberry-orange sauce, basic stuffing, mashed taters, rolls, green bean casserole (my oldest boy's favorite). Made an apple-cranberry pie last night, new recipe--not sure how it's going to taste, though it looks nice. Husband got home around 6 am, so I'm grateful that we will all be together today after all.

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It's time for the annual "What's On Your Thanksgiving Menu?" thread [View all] Arugula Latte Nov 2012 OP

Lovely meal for your family and guests. Graybeard Nov 2012 #1

That sounds good. I love turnips. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #24

I've never had turnips. Bertha Venation Nov 2012 #60

A nice veggie. Graybeard Nov 2012 #75

The Italian version would add lasagna and breaded veal cutlets as ante pasta Jersey Devil Nov 2012 #2

I believe it. We had wonderful Italian neighbors when I was growing up. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #25

Me, too. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #94

Ours... LP2K12 Nov 2012 #3

I like how you guys go for variety in desserts! Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #26

Totally Italian meal except for the dessert WilmywoodNCparalegal Nov 2012 #4

Yesterday I was saying to my mom that Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Nov 2012 #46

Completely traditional for our house riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #5

Green bean casserole? Use frenched beans, not cut. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #7

Recommendation noted but we use our own home grown green beans riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #10

We only got enough beans for one meal this year. Rabbits got the rest. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #16

Mmmm, shrimp cocktail sounds goooood. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #28

Stuffed sugar pumpkin, 3 butternut squash, OUR OWN HOME GROWN potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce,.. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #6

Veg-tastic! Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #29

Um, stuffing. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #51

Sounds good to me. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #55

We gave it up in '89. My three daughters are life-long vegetarians. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #57

I stopped eating red meat when I was a teen about three decades ago. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #92

We did fish for a couple of years after going "veggie", but ended up dropping it. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #93

Our traditional meal. sendero Nov 2012 #8

I highly recommend cooking your asparagus outside on your BBQ grill.... MiddleFingerMom Nov 2012 #12

That's exactly how Mrs. V. makes it. Bertha Venation Nov 2012 #61

I actually kinda LIKE the after-effects, but I like the faint evidence of a skunk in the area, too. MiddleFingerMom Nov 2012 #78

Yep. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #95

Sounds good. I'd never heard of bishop bread so looked it up. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #30

A bit embarrassing, Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #9

Been in your 840high Nov 2012 #14

Thank you! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #15

We got trapped in NH our first Thanksgiving there (major snow). HopeHoops Nov 2012 #17

I hope I can look back at all this in a positive way. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #50

Just put on "Alice's Restaurant" - that HAS to make you feel good. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #53

I'm sorry. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #31

It is better than last year. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #49

Wishes, hopes, vibes that next year is better. riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #68

I wish I could offer more than this Bertha Venation Nov 2012 #62

Thank you Bertha Venation! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #77

I'm sorry blueamy66 Nov 2012 #84

Thank you blueamy66! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #86

Cool - I need to get vetted on this. bluedigger Nov 2012 #11

gravy barbtries Nov 2012 #20

Thanks! bluedigger Nov 2012 #21

Seems like you have the essentials. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #32

I love the sammitches, too. bluedigger Nov 2012 #40

Not if you make it right before eating. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #54

Put mayo on the bread -- it's almost like a plastic barrier Bertha Venation Nov 2012 #63

LOL! bluedigger Nov 2012 #69

Here's mine: nolabear Nov 2012 #13

That sounds delicious. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #33

we spent hours going through food magazines this year fizzgig Nov 2012 #18

I like the Southern flair. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #34

the first two items barbtries Nov 2012 #19

I love those black olives. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #35

oh, it is. barbtries Nov 2012 #42

This is almost my mother's TG day dinner, exactly (she died when I was 11) Bertha Venation Nov 2012 #64

omigawd Bertha barbtries Nov 2012 #66

My mom was born in Topeka. Bertha Venation Nov 2012 #70

you too Bertha! barbtries Nov 2012 #72

I fell deeply in love and moved to Maryland Bertha Venation Nov 2012 #82

i moved to NC in 2007 barbtries Nov 2012 #90

Turkey, I think. LWolf Nov 2012 #22

Mystery meal! Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #36

Whatever my brother is cooking. hobbit709 Nov 2012 #23

Mmmm cobblers. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #37

Turkey w/gravy, acorn squash, dressing and mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie. TeamPooka Nov 2012 #38

Sounds nice. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #43

cut in half and baked in the oven with butter in the center of each half. TeamPooka Nov 2012 #44

We've got a traditional menu... cynatnite Nov 2012 #39

I'd never heard of Hummingbird cake Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #41

The recpie for the cake I got from Better Homes and Garden... cynatnite Nov 2012 #45

Same as last year ... Scuba Nov 2012 #47

Hmmm ... Not quite sure what that means but it sounds interesting! Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #56

Aw damn Scuba. Wish you were closer, you'd get massive hugs here. riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #67

I am sorta near northern Illinois, but must decline your kind offer. Scuba Nov 2012 #80

I'm sorry to be flip, I didn't at first catch the significance of your comment. Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #91

Stuffed acorn squash halves LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #48

Turkey, cranberry sauce, dates, green salad, sugar free ice cream, marshmallows Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #52

Most of this sounds lovely. I have nothing unique except Bertha Venation Nov 2012 #58

Cook until the beans are dead. Graybeard Nov 2012 #59

Glad I could make you laugh, Graybeard. Bertha Venation Nov 2012 #65

Turkey Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #71

Mine is pretty traditional... one_voice Nov 2012 #73

Whatever my sister-in-law is serving derby378 Nov 2012 #74

What I know thus far: Xyzse Nov 2012 #76

There's just the 4 of us HeiressofBickworth Nov 2012 #79

Brussels sprouts, beets, and bacon, mixed with honey and sauteed in butter. Fridays Child Nov 2012 #81

Wasn't sure husband was going to be TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #83

The usual: Odin2005 Nov 2012 #85

But the most important question must then be.... KitSileya Nov 2012 #88

I didn't know there are different kinds of lefse! Odin2005 Nov 2012 #96

Oh, yes. KitSileya Nov 2012 #98

My family comes from the Sognfjord region of western Norway... Odin2005 Nov 2012 #99

Pretty simple and traditional fare for us boston bean Nov 2012 #87

Thanksgiving ala Danmel Danmel Nov 2012 #89

Sweet potato, turkey, cornbread sakabatou Nov 2012 #97