Thanksgiving Menu

[Lafayette]

I cook for the fam and a homeless shelter so this week is my superbowl.

I always wet brine my birds for 1 hr per lb in brine with spiced apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple slices.

I do a string bean casserole with dry sautéing the beans like a szechuan dish and combine with mushrooms, a mushroom soup I make and a little parmesan on top.

Cranberry sauce from scratch with cold pressed Oj and honey.

Amouse bouche this year is nachos with house smoked spare rib meat, home grown habaneros.

Basically I am a foodie and love this holiday so many more dishes and Lions football on at 1pm (so those upset at our ankle injuries - their entire defense was out for their playoff run last year).

 

[superjohn]

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.

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Vanilla ice cream goes a lot better with apple pie but cheddar could maybe be okay. If I'm doing the cheese and apple combo I befer brie.

 

[Lafayette]

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Cut the backbone out and cook it flat. You give up the traditional presentation but it cooks way quicker and more evenly. Taste-wise it is just better.

 

[huskeynut]

Thanksgiving day we will be at friends.

We'll cook our own turkey on Friday. 13 pound bird Mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, gravy and dinner rolls.

Dessert will be apple pie adn blueberry pie.

Adult beverage: bourbon for me and either voda or chardoney for the wife.

Saturday breakfast will be leftovers!!!!!!

For those deep frying a bird, cooking time is 3 minutes per pound. Did a deep fried bird for 12 years when we lived in CT. Usually had a 25+ bird in the oven along with the deep fried one. 14 to 16 relatives for the meal.

 

[NJHusky]

I've never tried that. I probably should.

It’s so easy. Did it a few years ago. Just need to be sure turkey is totally defrosted and dry. The kit usually comes with a seasoning injector. Just hook up to a propane tank. Takes like 45 min.

Obviously do it outside away from the house

 

[Mr. French]

I’m going turkey breast, not full bird. Turkey is ok and the tradition for Thanksgiving is awesome but the breast alone is much tastier. Then we’ll have lots of good sides like potatoes, Brussels, beets and green beans.

I’m most excited to nap, frankly.

 

[NJHusky]

have the fire department on speed dial.

Why? The oil temp should be under 400F so peanut oil is below its flash point. Won’t ignite if below flash point. Might smoke a lot though.

If y leave room for the bird pot wont overflow.

It really is quite easy as long as bird is thawed and dry

 

[husky429]

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

Yeah I love apples and cheddar. I ate it yesterday.

On a pie? Disgusting.

 

[Chin Diesel]

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

A brie cheese, apple, honey and walnut panini is a great sandwich. And of course, a panini with cheese in it, is just a fancy grilled cheese.

 

[August_West]

I pity all of you and pray for your souls.

 

[CL82]

Make sure your homeowners insurance is paid up.

Lol and that's why I have not tried it. Apparently, if even a molecule of water exists anywhere on the outside of the turkey, it goes up in a cataclysmic blast, the size of which would make Hiroshima blush.

 

[nomar]

Think I'm making lasagna. Turkey sucks.

OK, Garfield

We go with the usual suspects:

Turkey - brined, etc.
Stuffing
Cornbread
Green bean casserole
Mashed sweet potatoes
Cranberry sauce (I insist on the jellied stuff that plops out of the can in one gelatinous piece)

 

[nomar]

I pity all of you and pray for your souls.

It's sad the acid fried your taste buds

 

[Deepster]

It's sad the acid fried your taste buds

I wonder what the other Providence fans are eating for thanksgiving?

 

[TRest]

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

This plus sautéed onions.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Lol and that's why I have not tried it. Apparently, if even a molecule of water exists anywhere on the outside of the turkey, it goes up in a cataclysmic blast, the size of which would make Hiroshima blush.

Worked at one of the dinning halls while I was at UConn. One of the full timers would throw ice cubes in the fryer as a “prank” to whichever student was working that station. Can confirm it gets very bad.

 

[Mr. French]

I pity all of you and pray for your souls.

My man has a "turkey" filter on his computer with instant notifications.

Hasn't said a word in 3 years, sees turkey and immediately logs in!

 

[Devland]

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

That is old school, My parents said the same. It actually goes good together.

 

[Mr. French]

Worked at one of the dinning halls while I was at UConn. One of the full timers would throw ice cubes in the fryer as a “prank” to whichever student was working that station. Can confirm it gets very bad.

Funny guy!