Author Topic: Thanksgiving Menu (Read 2306 times)

Migs · « **on:** October 05, 2009, 08:53:12 PM »

Anyone starting to think about it yet?

I will do my usual brined turkey. I was thinking:

1st course: Mushroom soup with roasted red bell peppers and rosemary
2nd course: Pear, blue cheese and curly endive salad with spiced roasted pecans and dijon dressing
Main course: Brined turkey, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green bean almondine, cranberry sauce, gravy
4th course: Fresh fruit, pumpkin donuts with spiced sugar, apple pie, pecan pie, and maybe pumpkin or sweet potato pie

Not sure what else to make or substitute. Any ideas or suggestions?

I gotta think about Christmas too. I know I will do a crown roast of pork. Might do it with fried potatoes with a saffron aoili and grilled/roasted veggies. Not sure about what soup to make or what salad and other stuff.

ToxicAvenger · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:56:44 AM »

will you marry me?

Migs · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:01:20 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAvenger on October 06, 2009, 07:56:44 AM

will you marry me?

I will. You are my getbig man crush lol

come one over stella. I forgot I usually have several types of bread. Normally french bread, then several other types. Right now it seems like oly 7 people will be here. But if you were down you'd be more than welcome to stop in.

Butterbean · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:04:11 AM »

Quote from: Migs on October 06, 2009, 09:01:20 AM

I will. You are my getbig man crush lol

come one over stella. I forgot I usually have several types of bread. Normally french bread, then several other types. Right now it seems like oly 7 people will be here. But if you were down you'd be more than welcome to stop in.

Thanks Migs!

Migs · « **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:06:49 AM »

you're welcome! we can have a getbig thanksgiving!

Princess L · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2009, 01:08:29 PM »

My new favorite simple little hors d'overs ~dates stuffed with goat cheese, topped with crushed candied walnuts / pecans. Shall I bring a plate?

Princess L · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2009, 01:11:02 PM »

I tried brining last year.

I dunno what all the hullabuloo is about

Didn't seem to make a hill of beans difference. Just slather that baby in peanut oil and throw on the grill for 2`1/2 hours. Perfection

Migs · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2009, 01:13:30 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on October 06, 2009, 01:08:29 PM

My new favorite simple little hors d'overs ~dates stuffed with goat cheese, topped with crushed candied walnuts / pecans. Shall I bring a plate?

come on down!

Migs · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2009, 01:16:01 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on October 06, 2009, 01:11:02 PM

I tried brining last year. I dunno what all the hullabuloo is about Didn't seem to make a hill of beans difference. Just slather that baby in peanut oil and throw on the grill for 2`1/2 hours. Perfection

depends on the brine. My turkey comes out very juicy and flavorfull. I then put some peanut oil or veg oil over it, stuff the cavity with aromatics and pop it in the oven. Let it go and never need to bast it. I use a probe thermometer and let risidual cook over do the rest.

Butterbean · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2009, 02:36:05 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on October 06, 2009, 01:08:29 PM

~dates stuffed with goat cheese, t

Ooo baby! I was just eating these the other night!

ToxicAvenger · « **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2009, 03:27:22 PM »

Quote from: Migs on October 06, 2009, 09:01:20 AM

I will. You are my getbig man crush lol

instant wood!

Migs · « **Reply #11 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:04:28 PM »

Quote from: STella on October 06, 2009, 02:36:05 PM

Ooo baby! I was just eating these the other night!

i like figs with goat cheese

ToxicAvenger · « **Reply #12 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:34:10 PM »

Quote from: Migs on October 06, 2009, 06:04:28 PM

i like figs with goat cheese

Migs · « **Reply #13 on:** October 06, 2009, 08:04:47 PM »

i saw that dirty jobs episode

yng466 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2009, 09:14:57 PM »

A NICE BARBEQUED WILD HOG ON A ROTTISSOURI STUFFED WITH WHATEVER I CAN FIND IN THE GROCERY STORE!

CalvinH · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2009, 06:59:41 AM »

We should have about 35-40 people at my dads house

Princess L · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2009, 06:59:09 PM »

Quote from: CalvinH on October 08, 2009, 06:59:41 AM

We should have about 35-40 people at my dads house

Holy moley

that's a lot of turkey

Migs · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2009, 07:14:27 PM »

Quote from: CalvinH on October 08, 2009, 06:59:41 AM

We should have about 35-40 people at my dads house

damn! wth? I didn't know you were mexican

CalvinH · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2009, 05:49:18 AM »

Quote from: Princess L on October 08, 2009, 06:59:09 PM

Holy moley that's a lot of turkey

Quote from: Migs on October 08, 2009, 07:14:27 PM

damn! wth? I didn't know you were mexican

Big Italian family.one turkey gets cooked at my dad's and another gets cooked at a cousin's.
the best is my grandmother always cooks her delicious Italian wedding soup for an appetizer

homemade from scratch,even the tiny meatballs!

Princess L · « **Reply #19 on:** November 26, 2009, 11:20:06 AM »

I'm going to bake a batch of Pumpkin Biscotti for the pups and a batch of Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia nut cookies and maybe a batch of Outrageous Oatmeal Cookies (Starbucks recipe) - unfortunately I couldn't find any white raisins and I went to 3 stores

Migs · « **Reply #20 on:** November 26, 2009, 08:56:22 PM »

sounds good. I just had another peice of pie lol