Thanksgiving Menu

[temery]

What's on the menu for this Thursday?

Turkey - Wet brine, dry brine, no brine? Roasted, smoked, fried?
Sides?
Desserts?
Cocktails?

Thick prime ribeye
Loaded baked potato
Stuffed mushroom caps
Corn
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Pumpkin Pie
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Warm apple pie w/cheddar cheese and/or ice cream
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Leftovers
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Turkey/gravy and stuffing sandwich

 

[alexd]

Thick prime ribeye
Loaded baked potato
Stuffed mushroom caps
Corn
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Loosen belt/Rest
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Pumpkin Pie
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Unbutton pants/Rest
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Warm apple pie w/cheddar cheese and/or ice cream
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Leftovers
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Turkey/gravy and stuffing sandwich

Hmmmmm.. where are your turkey leftovers for your sandwich coming from?? 🤔

 

[CL82]

Whatever happened to "you'll eat what your mom makes and like it"???

They are adult children at this point so I guess they actually get to have a say, but I agree. My wife's thought is, "well I just want to make sure everyone enjoys the meal." If I pressed her on it, she'd probably separately make a turkey for me. She actually offered to do that the first year this came up.

She is an excellent cook, but, truth be told, turkey probably isn't her best meal.

 

[CL82]

Thick prime ribeye
Loaded baked potato
Stuffed mushroom caps
Corn
-----------
Loosen belt/Rest
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Pumpkin Pie
-----------
Unbutton pants/Rest
----------
Warm apple pie w/cheddar cheese and/or ice cream
----------

Leftovers
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Turkey/gravy and stuffing sandwich

Respectfully, Apple pie with cheddar cheese is a crime against humanity.

 

[TheShot1990]

As the resident vegan on the BY, I will give you my reviews of this year's pea protein fake turkey roast.

I hope you are allowed to eat pecan pie at least.

 

[NJHusky]

They are adult children at this point so I guess they actually get to have a say, but I agree. My wife's thought is, "well I just want to make sure everyone enjoys the meal." If I pressed her on it, she'd probably separately make a turkey for me. She actually offered to do that the first year this came up.

She is an excellent cook, but, truth be told, turkey probably isn't her best meal.

Just deep fry a small bird yourself. Waaaay easier and faster than oven cooked. Plus y can hang outside having a cocktail with the kids while it cooks

 

[Deepster]

Respectfully, Apple pie with cheddar cheese is a crime against humanity.

My grandmother used to say "Apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze".

 

[temery]

Hmmmmm.. where are your turkey leftovers for your sandwich coming from?? 🤔

Uber Eats now that Boston Market is gone.

 

[temery]

Respectfully, Apple pie with cheddar cheese is a crime against humanity.

Tu vas en enfer.

 

[Deepster]

I go to my sisters and I bring my mom's stuffing but I make an entire dinner here on Wednesday for leftovers and weekend guests.

Roast turkey - Dry brined for 2 days
Mom's stuffing
Mashed potatoes with roasted garlic
Maple glazed acorn squash
Broccoli au gratin
Cranberry - the can shaped one, obviously....

 

[CL82]

Tu vas en enfer.

Excusez-moi d'être civilisé.

 

[CL82]

Just deep fry a small bird yourself. Waaaay easier and faster than oven cooked. Plus y can hang outside having a cocktail with the kids while it cooks

I've never tried that. I probably should.

 

[navery12]

Every year there's a new way to cook the turkey, and every year it sucks. I'll skip it again like always. Excited for the stuffing and corn casserole this year

 

[temery]

I've never tried that. I probably should.

Make sure your homeowners insurance is paid up.

 

[husky429]

Spatchcocked turkey
Salmon with a honey lemon glaze for the vegetarian freaks
Mashed potatoes w/ cream cheese and an ungodly amount of butters/salt/pepper
Apple pie. My secret is freezing everything I possible can and pre-roasting the apples.

Others in the family are bringing acorn squash, sweet potatoes, pecan pie, cake for a birthday, green bean casserole (ew), etc. My aunt always makes some pineapple and cream jello thing which is just disgusting. I take a scoop and pretend to take a bite to be polite.

 

[husky429]

Respectfully, Apple pie with cheddar cheese is a crime against humanity.

We tend to butt heads on here, but I fully endorse this view. That shows how f%$^d up of an idea that is.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I've never tried that. I probably should.

A friend did a test a few years back when we had Thanksgiving at their house. He deep fried one Turkey and Smoked the other. Both were good. The deep fried turkey was more juicy, but the smoked had better overall flavor. We declared it a tie.

But there is also this.

 

[HooperScooper]

Spatchcocked turkey
Salmon with a honey lemon glaze for the vegetarian freaks
Mashed potatoes w/ cream cheese and an ungodly amount of butters/salt/pepper
Apple pie. My secret is freezing everything I possible can and pre-roasting the apples.

Others in the family are bringing acorn squash, sweet potatoes, pecan pie, cake for a birthday, green bean casserole (ew), etc.

I don’t think salmon is going to work for a vegetarian. Pescatarians would approve though.

 

[husky429]

I don’t think salmon is going to work for a vegetarian. Pescatarians would approve though.

It's all the same to me. Weirdos who don't eat real food.

 

[HuskyHawk]

We tend to butt heads on here, but I fully endorse this view. That shows how f%$^d up of an idea that is.

Apple slices and cheddar have long been considered complementary. It works well together. Apple and cheddar grilled cheese is definitely a thing. Whether that is true for pie or not, I can't say.

Apple and Cheddar Belong Together — In Your Next Sandwich

This apple and cheese sandwich is the perfect fall lunch. Creamy white cheddar, peppery arugula, and Honeycrisps and Granny Smith apples combine deliciously on soft buttered bread. Marinating the apples amplifies the sweet-tart flavor.

www.foodandwine.com

 

[alexd]

Just deep fry a small bird yourself. Waaaay easier and faster than oven cooked. Plus y can hang outside having a cocktail with the kids while it cooks

Really - our friend used to always deep fry a small bird at the tailgate before the last game at the Rent. 45 minutes. Easy peasy.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Thanksgiving doubles up as birthday in my family this year, so the birthday menu takes precedence.

Flank steaks with chimichurri
Mashed Potatoes with whipped feta for a topping
Roasted Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus with parmesan

Creme Brulee for dessert

 

[temery]

Apple slices and cheddar have long been considered complementary. It works well together. Apple and cheddar grilled cheese is definitely a thing. Whether that is true for pie or not, I can't say.

Apple and Cheddar Belong Together — In Your Next Sandwich

This apple and cheese sandwich is the perfect fall lunch. Creamy white cheddar, peppery arugula, and Honeycrisps and Granny Smith apples combine deliciously on soft buttered bread. Marinating the apples amplifies the sweet-tart flavor.

www.foodandwine.com

Add a couple thin slices of apple and a little honey on a grilled cheese sandwich.

 

[John]

I've never tried that. I probably should.

have the fire department on speed dial.

 

[boba]

Appetizer - Lagunitas Shugga
Main Course - Blanton's Single Barrel
Dessert - Hennessy XO

(Frau is in Italy, so I'm using the opportunity.)