Popular Post 12string Posted November 28, 2022 Popular Post Share #1 Posted November 28, 2022 Everyone's house still standing? One less drunk uncle you're talking to anymore? First time ever, all of the food was ready AT THE SAME TIME! Roasting the pumpkin made for a better filling, but letting the dough sit overnight was a fail. The all-vegan side dish plan went off quite well. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 28, 2022 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2022 Ours was a hit. We brine the turkey before cooking and it was Devine. My SIL made a great turkey in thanksgiving 2.0 but it wasn’t brined. She cuts it before cooking & pulls the breast out & let’s the dark meat cook longer. Sides were also a hit, desserts were store bought but I skipped them anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted November 28, 2022 Share #3 Posted November 28, 2022 Ours was a small gathering but a success. Probably because they don't count on me to bring anything that needs to be cooked. I was very happy to see the frog plate again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 28, 2022 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2022 It was ok but not memorable. The $0.49 lb turkey was ok but not as great as some others I've had. The stuffing was a bit dry. We've adjusted our cooking to accommodate a lactose intolerant son and some of the outlaws. Even the trip to the Hash House was not as good as past trips have been. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted November 28, 2022 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2022 Ours was nice. BuffCarla was the ringleader and we probably had 50 or more items on the menu. Turkey almost all gone, greens gone, just a little leftover potatoes. But lots of desserts leftover. Yummm. BuffCarla’s friend got drunk and was a little crazy later on. Then slept 12 hours a day the next two days. She made it back to Atlanta yesterday. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted November 28, 2022 Share #6 Posted November 28, 2022 It came out as planned. The ham and turkey slices were good. Sides were mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and asparagus were all good. No desserts because Wo7 is on keto and so7 was stuffed with mashed potatoes. I drank Irish whisky and don’t remember cleaning up, but I did a good job of it. To comment on @maddmaxx post. LAJ is lactose intolerant. I must’ve forgot because one year I made cloverleaf rolls with milk and butter and mashed potatoes with milk and butter. He ate so much there was a blowout in the bathroom and we had to give him a pair of briefs and sweatpants to wear after taking a shower. I’m glad we sold that house. I never thought of it as clean again. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post goldendesign Posted November 28, 2022 Popular Post Share #7 Posted November 28, 2022 Ours was very nice. Spent the week on the high seas. Cruise with wife and child to Cozumel Mexico, Caye Caulker Belize, Roatan Honduras, and Costa Maya Mexico. Actual Thanksgiving day we dined in the Brazilian Steakhouse on the ship as it was also our 15th wedding anniversary. 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted November 29, 2022 Share #8 Posted November 29, 2022 It was small, but good. My smoked turkey and habanero cranberry sauce were hits. WoW made green bean casserole and raspberry cheesecake. Daughter brought the mashed potatoes, dressing and roasted brussel sprouts and a pumpkin pie. Nobody was hungry when they left and youngest daughter and her BF had to go to his family’s thanksgiving that evening. We had about 1/2 the turkey left, but we love it in sandwiches. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted November 29, 2022 Share #9 Posted November 29, 2022 Son-in-law smoked the turkey, which turned out delicious. There were so many appetizers to nosh while waiting for dinner, and so many sides. But two are of note: an herbed cream cheese log with stripes of candied pecan, cranberry, and pineapple coating was so yummy, and a side of mushroom Bourgogne made a good addition to other sides like green beans and mashed potatoes. There were 18 people, so I had suggested we serve buffet style and then sit down at the table, but StD set the table for family style passing the serving bowls. It didn’t really work. Some of the food was in casserole pans and the slices of turkey were on a big tray that couldn’t be passed. There were people who have never eaten family style and didn’t know to pass to the left. Bowls were coming from all directions. The people at one end of the table started eating without passing the big tray of turkey or the potatoes or mac and cheese, and they didn’t know there was corn casserole because it hadn’t been passed down. We had to get up and reach over people to get a serving. Not sure how to think about dessert. StD made a trifle with a cognac soaked sponge. It was delicious, but too boozy for the kids to eat, too boozy for the guests who are maintaining sobriety, and left us missing the more traditional pies. So, a little of both success and fail. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 29, 2022 Share #10 Posted November 29, 2022 I had Covid so they took my turkey to the MIL. She managed to overcook a brined turkey. I got the leftovers the next day. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #11 Posted November 29, 2022 1 minute ago, MoseySusan said: Son-in-law smoked the turkey, which turned out delicious. There were so many appetizers to nosh while waiting for dinner, and so many sides. But two are of note: an herbed cream cheese log with stripes of candied pecan, cranberry, and pineapple coating was so yummy, and a side of mushroom Bourgogne made a good addition to other sides like green beans and mashed potatoes. There were 18 people, so I had suggested we serve buffet style and then sit down at the table, but StD set the table for family style passing the serving bowls. It didn’t really work. Some of the food was in casserole pans and the slices of turkey were on a big tray that couldn’t be passed. There were people who have never eaten family style and didn’t know to pass to the left. Bowls were coming from all directions. The people at one end of the table started eating without passing the big tray of turkey or the potatoes or mac and cheese, and they didn’t know there was corn casserole because it hadn’t been passed down. We had to get up and reach over people to get a serving. Not sure how to think about dessert. StD made a trifle with a cognac soaked sponge. It was delicious, but too boozy for the kids to eat, too boozy for the guests who are maintaining sobriety, and left us missing the more traditional pies. So, a little of both success and fail. You should read this https://www.bonappetit.com/story/ina-garten-thanksgiving-tips Ina says buffet or bust When she entertains, Garten always prefers a buffet. For one, she likes people seated very close together—it’s more convivial that way—which leaves little room in the middle of the table for platters of food. “And I find it more welcoming because people can choose what they want to eat and don’t want to eat.” But there’s an aesthetic component to the choice as well. “I don’t like to see all of those half-eaten dishes on the table. I just don’t,” she says. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinneR ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Popular Post Share #12 Posted November 29, 2022 Ours was good considering my GF's range shit the bed Wed night. We pivoted and I hosted in my tiny apt. I dropped a couple of menu items and bought a pie at the store. Last night, we grilled salmon on her Weber in a snowstorm using a headlamp for light. Good times. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #13 Posted November 29, 2022 39 minutes ago, Parsnip Totin Jack said: It came out as planned. The ham and turkey slices were good. Sides were mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole and asparagus were all good. No desserts because Wo7 is on keto and so7 was stuffed with mashed potatoes. I drank Irish whisky and don’t remember cleaning up, but I did a good job of it. To comment on @maddmaxx post. LAJ is lactose intolerant. I must’ve forgot because one year I made cloverleaf rolls with milk and butter and mashed potatoes with milk and butter. He ate so much there was a blowout in the bathroom and we had to give him a pair of briefs and sweatpants to wear after taking a shower. I’m glad we sold that house. I never thought of it as clean again. Did you disclose that event? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #14 Posted November 29, 2022 For 25 people buffet is the only way to go. That number stressed our system to the max but somehow we got through it. The food was great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smudge ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Popular Post Share #15 Posted November 29, 2022 I'll let you know when we get to cook it. Ah well, we are still a couple of TWO; I am thankful for that. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #16 Posted November 29, 2022 18 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: Did you disclose that event? On the forum? No, I never did. It was my personal bath and shower that was blown up. I felt violated and that was a year before Robert the Jedi or LAJ moved into the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #17 Posted November 29, 2022 Ours went well. Our kids, their spouses, the 5 grandboys, and even one of the dogs made it. We celebrated it on Sunday so that the kids could go to their in-laws on Thursday. We do the same thing for Christmas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #18 Posted November 29, 2022 12 minutes ago, Parsnip Totin Jack said: On the forum? No, I never did. It was my personal bath and shower that was blown up. I felt violated and that was a year before Robert the Jedi or LAJ moved into the house. No,with the buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #19 Posted November 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: No,with the buyers. Hell no, eff those pilgrims. To paraphrase John Wayne. You get what you get is my motto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #20 Posted November 29, 2022 I'm still eating my MIL's leftovers and they're still as good as Thursday. I'd say it was a 'win' -- except for my belly and cholesterol.. They are "big ass" losers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 29, 2022 Share #21 Posted November 29, 2022 5 hours ago, Chris... said: I had Covid so they took my turkey to the MIL. She managed to overcook a brined turkey. I got the leftovers the next day. Wow that’s kinda hard to do. I mean you have to really try to dry out a brined bird. Hmm 4 hours roast time, F’ it let’s do 8… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share #22 Posted November 29, 2022 17 hours ago, MoseySusan said: Bowls were coming from all directions. .... We had to get up and reach over people to get a serving. Ummmm.... I thought that's how you're supposed to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share #23 Posted November 29, 2022 11 hours ago, ChrisL said: Wow that’s kinda hard to do. I mean you have to really try to dry out a brined bird. Hmm 4 hours roast time, F’ it let’s do 8… Wow, you'd think your MIL would understand cold salty old birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #24 Posted November 29, 2022 19 hours ago, 12string said: Everyone's house still standing? One less drunk uncle you're talking to anymore? First time ever, all of the food was ready AT THE SAME TIME! Roasting the pumpkin made for a better filling, but letting the dough sit overnight was a fail. The all-vegan side dish plan went off quite well. My niece ran the show. I run the clean-up. It went off pretty smoothly and all the food was on time and ready to go. Her one vegan dish was screwed up, but it was for her, so she was fine with it. Tons of food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted November 29, 2022 Share #25 Posted November 29, 2022 Everything was great at our Thanksgiving. My Broccoli with cheese was overcooked, but the kielbasa and sauerkraut was excellent. Next time, I'm going to use fresh heads instead of the fresh cut florets at Costco.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted November 29, 2022 Share #26 Posted November 29, 2022 The best Thanksgiving meal I have ever had was when I went to a restaurant with the quarrelsome ex and her parents. No muss, not much fuss, just good food and no cleanup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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