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 Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:39 pm
Thanksgiving Dinner? - Problem SOLVED! This thread is for those of you who might be having a little trouble with the thanksgiving list. What to buy, and what to serve for your meal! I'll make 2 different lists according to, the regular menu (regular for me) and the first timer's, cheaper list, or the college student's thanksgiving. If you have any suggestions/comments, please let me know! Thanks!
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:40 pm
Huge Thanksgiving Feast [Menu]This is what I personally have for thanksgiving every year. Feel free to alter it to your liking. I'll try and post the recipes of the different items and have them up by Thanksgiving. Appetizers
* Veggie Tray with Dip
* Chips and Dip
* Cheese and Crackers
Main Course
* Turkey with Stuffing
* Ham
* Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
* Peas
* Corn
* Green Bean Casserole
* Candied Yams
* Salad
* Cranberry Sauce (Fresh & Canned)
* Dinner Rolls
Desert
* Apple Pie & Vanilla Ice Cream
* Gingerbread Cake
* Pumpkin Pie
(This is my personal recipe for Pumpkin Pie. Make sure to rate it if you try it! ^^)The College Student's Thanksgiving[Menu]This is just a cheaper version of the other menu. You can't see the difference in the menu but you'll see it in the grocery list. Also, this is a much easier meal to make then the other one if you don't want much stress. Appetizers
* Veggie Tray with Dip
* Chips and Dip
Main Course
* Turkey or Chicken Breast with Stuffing
* Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
* Corn
* Green Bean Casserole
* Yams
* Salad
* Cranberry Sauce (Canned)
* Dinner Rolls
Desert
* Pumpkin Pie & Whipped Cream
* Apple Pie
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:42 pm
Huge Thanksgiving Feast [Grocery List]
Appetizers
Veggie Tray with Dip
* Carrots
* Bell Peppers
* Radishes
* Celery
* Cream Cheese or Sour Cream (For Dip)
* Dip Mix
Chips and Dip
* Chips (Ruffles)
* Cream Cheese or Sour Cream (For Dip)
* Dip Mix (I suggest different kinds for your veggies and chips.)
Cheese and Crackers
* Colby Cheese
* Goat Cheese (Your fave cheese, 3-4 Kinds)
* Ritz Crackers
* Club Crackers (Your fave crackers, 2-3 Kinds)
Main Course
Turkey
* A Turkey
* String to hold it together
* Cheese cloth
* Stuffing Mix
* Veggies for your stuffing
* Butter
* FRESH Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme, etc)
Stuffing
* Stuffing Mix
* Veggies for your stuffing
* (Optional) Sausage, Apple, clams for your stuffing
Ham
Mashed Potatoes
* Potatoes
* Butter
* (Optional) Garlic or Ranch Dressing but I suggest plain mashed potatoes.
* Milk
Gravy
Peas
Corn
Green Bean Casserole
* Green Beans
* Heinz Crunchy Fried Onions
* Soy Sauce
* Cream of Mushroom Soup
Candied Yams
* Maple Syrup
* Brown Sugar
* Raisins
* Yams
* Marshmallows
Salad
* Bagged Salad
* Multiple Dressings for your guests
* Fresh Tomatoes
Cranberry Sauce
* Cranberries
* Sugar
* Canned Cranberry Sauce
Dinner Rolls
Desert
Pumpkin Pie
* Canned Pumpkin
* Evaporated Milk (I use Vanilla Ice Cream so IDK what you usually use)
* Pumpkin Spice
* Pie Crusts
Whipped Cream
* Sugar
* Whipping Cream
Apple Pie
* Apples
* Cinnamon
* Lemon
* Sugar
* Pie Crust
* Vanilla Ice Cream
Gingerbread Cake
* Boxed Gingerbread Cake
The College Student's Thanksgiving[Menu]
Appetizers
Veggie Tray with Dip
* Buy a veggie tray from your local store
Chips and Dip
* Bag of Chips (Ruffles)
* Onion Dip
Main Course
Turkey or Chicken Breast
* Turkey or Chicken Breast because it's cheap and easy.
* Butter
* Herbs if you don't have it, use seasoning salt.
Stuffing
* Veggies for the stuffing
* Boxed Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
* Buy it at the store or make it fresh
* Potatoes
* Milk
* Butter
Gravy
* Can of Turkey or Chicken Gravy (Whatever poultry you choose)
Canned Corn
Green Bean Casserole
* Green Beans
* Cream of Mushroom Soup
* Soy Sauce
* Heinz Fried Onions
Yams
* Yams
* Marshmallows
Canned Cranberry Sauce
Dinner Rolls
Desert
Pumpkin Pie
* Buy a Pumpkin Pie
* Use Canned Whipped Cream
Apple Pie
* Buy a Apple Pie
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:44 pm
Tips for a Wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner* If you don't have the time/money/space to make a thanksgiving meal, invite people over and have them bring certain dishes (Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, etc.).
* Decorate your table with a few small pumpkins are dried corn. It'll make the table festive and beautiful with no time. Also, light a few cinnamon candles around the house.
* If you use FRESH herbs, it can make the meal taste a LOT better then using canned herbs. I'd highly recommend it if you have the extra money.
* Make sure to seat your guests properly and put out name tags at their seat! Keep troublesome Uncles away from the easily pissed off Grandma, etc.
* Don't eat the stuffing that you put into the Turkey.. it's unhealthy.
* If you decide to deep fat fry your turkey, please research on how to do this safely, there are a huge amount of fires every year due to people cooking their turkey this way and doing it wrong.
* If you're in need for a different recipe or looking for something interesting to make, these are the two best recipe websites IMO. AllRecipes.com and Recipezaar.com
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:24 am
Lil Cute Stranger Tips for a Wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner* If you don't have the time/money/space to make a thanksgiving meal, invite people over and have them bring certain dishes (Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, etc.).
* Decorate your table with a few small pumpkins are dried corn. It'll make the table festive and beautiful with no time. Also, light a few cinnamon candles around the house.
* If you use FRESH herbs, it can make the meal taste a LOT better then using canned herbs. I'd highly recommend it if you have the extra money.
* Make sure to seat your guests properly and put out name tags at their seat! Keep troublesome Uncles away from the easily pissed off Grandma, etc.
* Don't eat the stuffing that you put into the Turkey.. it's unhealthy.
* If you decide to deep fat fry your turkey, please research on how to do this safely, there are a huge amount of fires every year due to people cooking their turkey this way and doing it wrong.
* If you're in need for a different recipe or looking for something interesting to make, these are the two best recipe websites IMO. AllRecipes.com and Recipezaar.com
A quick addendum to this, so that no-one gets scared away from eating the stuffing in their turkey...if you MAKE SURE that the stuffing is heated to 165 degrees F, any bacteria from the turkey will be KILLED. However, when you stuff a turkey, more than likely, the turkey is done before the stuffing reaches this temp - so if you take the stuffing out and heat it up in a pan, it IS safe...just make sure you heat it through to 165!
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:43 pm
Thanks Junaos, I never knew that but it makes since. lol
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