tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post5038962302922033606..comments2024-03-26T04:27:54.485-06:00Comments on Du Wax Loolu: Thanksgiving feastJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15942269316108576622noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-38461424262377190602010-11-18T09:00:05.726-07:002010-11-18T09:00:05.726-07:00I always make Spinach Madeleine as a side. It'...I always make Spinach Madeleine as a side. It's a tradition carried over from my Louisiana roots and it's a little bit spicy and VERY yummy... here's a link to the recipe if you're interested...<br /><br />http://www.jfolse.com/recipes/vegetables/sidedish45.htmjennifer shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202379469465484877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-14254569722078653262010-11-17T11:42:54.604-07:002010-11-17T11:42:54.604-07:00Oh, and I can't have my traditaional turkey di...Oh, and I can't have my traditaional turkey dinner without the CANNED cranberry jelly. Has to have the tin-can ridges so you'll know how to slice it. ;)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335404463349950566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-57273370213540739862010-11-17T11:40:05.597-07:002010-11-17T11:40:05.597-07:00One dessert I've served at Christmas but would...One dessert I've served at Christmas but would also work in this case, is creme brulee. It seems very festive and elegant but doesn't have the autumn flavors you don't like. And it's not THAT hard. You don't even have to have a torch - you can brown the sugar topping in the oven broiler. <br /><br />As for veg, I've tried to move away from the cream-based-soup green bean casserole of my youth to fresh green beans instead, usually steamed with garlic and a little butter or something. I never want anything too rich because all the turkey/gravy/potatoes dishes are rich enough. Even a green salad is a nice palate cleanser. Maybe not very pilgrim-y, but yummy.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335404463349950566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-43080527749785675172010-11-17T10:05:53.546-07:002010-11-17T10:05:53.546-07:00I love Yorkshire pudding...but no one ever seems t...I love Yorkshire pudding...but no one ever seems to know what I'm talking about. My dad makes it every year for Christmas.<br /><br />We eat green bean casserole a lot at Thanksgiving, but I prefer broccoli.Erinhttp://stateiamin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-67193197054039421462010-11-16T22:11:49.877-07:002010-11-16T22:11:49.877-07:00I'm not a huge fan of Thanksgiving foods actua...I'm not a huge fan of Thanksgiving foods actually - individually I like most of them, but together? Meh. That said, I'm very attached to my family's traditions for the day.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793480432068543767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-44376980239127485162010-11-16T21:58:43.462-07:002010-11-16T21:58:43.462-07:00My immediate fam in CA usually have 45-50 each yea...My immediate fam in CA usually have 45-50 each year for Thanksgiving, so I grew up accustomed to a huge turkey, Honey-Baked Ham, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn Bread, Crescent Rolls, Hawaian dinner rolls, Auntie Maggies Jello Salad (3 layer Jello, Strawberries, Cool Whip), Corn, Honey Glazed Carrots, Cranberry Sauce, Peas, Yams and for those that wanted dessert Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Tollhouse cookies and birthday cake...cause my sis Diane's bd is usually the day before, of or after Thanksgiving.<br /><br />I'm hungry now :-)Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118240143740912601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-75205824313663079882010-11-16T19:35:10.412-07:002010-11-16T19:35:10.412-07:00We're going to be with family in Indiana this ...We're going to be with family in Indiana this year. But when *I* cook, I keep it very, very simple. A small turkey or turkey breast (so, so easy with an oven bag!), stuffing (I LOVE stove top, and I ain't embarrassed to admit it!), mashed potatoes, and my vedge varies. The simplest vedge I have done is green beans boiled crip, then the water dumped out, and then I heat them up with butter and garlic powder (Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic being my favorite), OR lemon pepper. For dessert,I make pumpkin pie--it's a must as hubby and I are both addicted to it. I love my mama's apple pie, too. <br /><br />I also have a recipe for turkey breast in the crockpot that is absolutely lovely.CAQuincyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821192974215349171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-60283728767901823182010-11-16T18:49:56.066-07:002010-11-16T18:49:56.066-07:00We do the Green giant microwave pouch of corn nibb...We do the Green giant microwave pouch of corn nibblets for Thanksgiving (we actually do two of them). Easy to do at the last minute while everything else is finishing up. We also deep fry our turkey which is ridiculously easy to do and frees up the oven for things like stuffing, etc. <br /><br />I can't remember the pregnancy rules about whether or not it is okay to eat sausage when you are expecting but if you can, I have a KILLER stuffing recipe (we got it from my Father in Law who is from Texas so it is nowhere near healthy but it is super duper tasty).<br /><br />For dessert, I don't know. I'm not a pie person either, so for me dessert is usually leftovers. :)Erinhttp://www.snarke.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-74060340904230624652010-11-16T18:04:23.929-07:002010-11-16T18:04:23.929-07:00For me, it's not Thanksgiving without:
* turke...For me, it's not Thanksgiving without:<br />* turkey (white meat)<br />* stuffing (nothing fancy, but lots of sage)<br />* mashed potatoes, white ones<br />* angel salad<br /><br />The latter is a recipe my grandmother found in the farm journal about 60 years ago. It has marshmallows melted into butter and egg yolks, then whipped cream folded in, and pineapple, and I know to most people it sounds either disgusting, or like dessert, but it's part of Thanksgiving dinner and not really the holiday without it. Fortunately for me, the family friends who invite me for the holiday don't mind that I bring it.<br /><br />Vegetables aren't a must for me, and (this is about the only meal of the year I say this) neither is dessert. I'm much too full from dinner to care. I don't like pumpkin pie, or pecan either, so eh. Whatever.ccr in MAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938353645353176255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-5285062666917871552010-11-16T17:33:05.889-07:002010-11-16T17:33:05.889-07:00We always do green bean casserole and warm dinner ...We always do green bean casserole and warm dinner rolls!<br /><br />A lot of people do cranberries, but I'm not a fan. You could add oranges and use a sweet sauce to make them sweeter though!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07452586072387731909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-84834936916456156592010-11-16T16:56:45.341-07:002010-11-16T16:56:45.341-07:00Brussels sprouts! They can be so yummy, if prepare...Brussels sprouts! They can be so yummy, if prepared right, and they're unusual enough to scream "holiday!"<br /><br />And desserts: pecan pie, of course. My family would always make at LEAST three pies (we had big gatherings) (although we also would have three pies even if we DIDN'T have a lot of people) (although I imagine 2.5 eaters probably REALLY don't need three pies): typically, pumpkin, apple, and lemon meringue. The grownups would also always make and eat a mincemeat pie--a tradition I have NOT warmed to.Melospizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-74992614326770809012010-11-16T16:24:57.042-07:002010-11-16T16:24:57.042-07:00I do love green bean casserole, made with cream of...I do love green bean casserole, made with cream of mushroom soup and those fried onion thingys. But I also like plain green beans cooked in the oven with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper. I LOVE brussel sprouts, but I realize not everyone likes them.<br /><br />I'm making one of my favorite salads for Thanksgiving - Spinach salad with sliced pears, toasted walnuts (any nut will work), gorgonzola crumbles, and a honey dijon vinaigrette. YUM.<br /><br />My mum used to make a spinach salad with pomegranate seeds and feta with a simple vinaigrette. It's really colorful and delicious. <br /><br />If you like cake and ice cream, you could combine the two and just eat cake batter ice cream ;-)Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153149217472000710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-63778457006199179112010-11-16T14:23:12.470-07:002010-11-16T14:23:12.470-07:00the vegetables are the only part of our thanksgivi...the vegetables are the only part of our thanksgiving dinner my mom is allowed to change, actually! so in the past we've had <a href="http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1750,148189-243194,00.html" rel="nofollow">honey glazed carrots</a>, <a href="http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/balsamic-glazed-brussels-sprouts-pancetta.aspx" rel="nofollow">balsamic glazed brussels sprouts with pancetta</a>, <a href="http://www.recipe.com/green-beans-with-almond-slivers/" rel="nofollow">green beans with almond slivers</a>... all recipes found online, and are sure to not ACTUALLY be the ones my mom uses, but still :)<br /><br />i ADORE pumpkin pie, so we have that every year, usually also with an apple pie and another "free" dessert that my mom gets to make/pick if she's feeling annoyed about the constraints of such a traditional dinner.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287792370490363047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-54881942823086473382010-11-16T13:46:38.611-07:002010-11-16T13:46:38.611-07:00It's not Thanksgiving for my family without ch...It's not Thanksgiving for my family without cheesy broccoli-rice casserole.lizgwizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907508137794025189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-80726966710358548152010-11-16T13:36:59.905-07:002010-11-16T13:36:59.905-07:00I have been known to make a string bean casserole ...I have been known to make a string bean casserole from scratch (fresh greenbeans, homemade cream of mushroom soup, and bread crumbs in lieu of fried onions) - Super tasty, but a lot of work.<br /><br />If you like any specific greens or green beans, even, I would just blanch them and then saute them in a bit of olive oil plus garlic and salt and pepper to taste. That way I can feel virtuous while going for thirds of mashed potatoes. :)<br /><br />If you like brussels sprouts, my girlfriend made a delicious recipe that was basically halved sprouts (blanched first) and then sauteed with some minced onions in bacon fat (with the crispy bacon on top). YUM.Christinehttp://swimming-with-sharks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-50396730962442412122010-11-16T12:05:21.928-07:002010-11-16T12:05:21.928-07:00I'm going to NJ to be with Mr. Darcy's fam...I'm going to NJ to be with Mr. Darcy's family. His BIL is the chef of the family and is using my visit as an excuse to make brussels sprouts. He loves them. I love them. And apparently we're the only ones. He's roasting them with some pancetta. YUMMY!Sizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182860438430294750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-40582654906982550692010-11-16T10:57:25.588-07:002010-11-16T10:57:25.588-07:00oh, and stuffing, of course...oh, and stuffing, of course...d e v a nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514260896810474173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-32174172474597196792010-11-16T10:56:55.688-07:002010-11-16T10:56:55.688-07:00We usually have:
*turkey
*gravy
*mashed potatoes
...We usually have: <br />*turkey<br />*gravy<br />*mashed potatoes<br />*green bean casserole<br />*crescent rolls (a must!)<br />*cranberry salad (Recipe: a can cranberry sauce, a can "whole" cranberry sauce and a can of drained mandarin oranges. mmmm)<br />* pumpkin pie and any number of other desserts<br />* sometimes we have corn casserole, or hasbrown casserole tood e v a nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514260896810474173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-46889483934838223332010-11-16T10:12:04.811-07:002010-11-16T10:12:04.811-07:00I personally love green bean casserole and totally...I personally love green bean casserole and totally plan to make it. We also have a rather strange but delicious Orange jello concoction that if I don't eat it on the last Thursday of November? Well, it simply wasn't Thanksgiving. Mmmmm, jello. Most people look at me very skeptically when I tell them about it. Meh.<br /><br />I want to cook my turkey upside down, too. I think my grandma might freak out though...Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789220521394306503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-17487428981060758582010-11-16T10:10:22.662-07:002010-11-16T10:10:22.662-07:00We always do fresh green beans. Cook them in boil...We always do fresh green beans. Cook them in boiling water for about 10 minutes, then saute them with butter and salt and pepper. They are delicious.<br /><br />My family does homemade apple pie and tapioca pudding in addition to pumpkin pie. Both are always really tasty and big hits with everyone. <br /><br />Good luck with your final decision!Binghttp://www.lifeintheleftlane.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-51907520977495484412010-11-16T10:06:32.535-07:002010-11-16T10:06:32.535-07:00Veggies can be a simple roasted broccoli crowns (c...Veggies can be a simple roasted broccoli crowns (cut into managable pieces, drizzle with olive oil salt pepper foresh chopped or pressed garlic and maybe italian seasoning) and roast at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. You can do the same with fresh brussle sprouts as well or green beans. Yum. For dessert you can make something christmas like to usher in christmas...cesschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491715597867503103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-21890506099974004622010-11-16T09:51:41.308-07:002010-11-16T09:51:41.308-07:00This is my chocolate pie recipe: German's Swe...This is my chocolate pie recipe: <a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/german-sweet-chocolate-pie/Detail.aspx" rel="nofollow">German's Sweet Chocolate Pie</a>Salyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792107257082868851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-42372774114805449672010-11-16T09:03:27.492-07:002010-11-16T09:03:27.492-07:00Oh, I love Thanksgiving SO!MUCH! So much so that I...Oh, I love Thanksgiving SO!MUCH! So much so that I am going to do my own Thanksgiving post. Peas don’t seem like a Thanksgiving dish at all for me. We prefer corn with our mashed potatoes, and Hub likes creamed corn, so it is something that I have adapted to over the years; it really is quite good. We always have green bean casserole too, and my mother's creamed cucumbers<br /><br />I make a cornbread dressing which is (loosely) cornbread left out to dry overnight, breadcrumbs, celery, onions, poultry seasoning, chicken stock and some other spices. I think the actual recipe calls for eggs, but I never add them. I don’t stuff my turkey because the thought of turkey blood/juice dripping through my stuffing all day makes me gag. My mother does stuff her turkey though, and I’ve eaten her stuffing many times so… I don’t know; I think it’s a personal preference.<br /><br />I cooked for our whole family last year and am doing it again this year. In the past when we’ve gone places, I’ve cooked the Thanksgiving meal on the Friday after.<br /><br />Hub doesn’t do traditional Thanksgiving desserts either, so I always make his favorite German Sweet Chocolate Pie, or an Oreo cheesecake, but I can’t live without pumpkin and apple pie (with Cool Whip), so we have that too.<br /><br />I can’t wait to hear all about your meal.Salyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792107257082868851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-14922868236394906512010-11-16T08:21:21.512-07:002010-11-16T08:21:21.512-07:00I love Thanksgiving! I can't wait for all the ...I love Thanksgiving! I can't wait for all the good food and my favorite pumpkin pie. Our menu always consists of the following: Turkey (flavor injected and deep fried), stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce (made from scratch - not a can), corn, relish trays, cole slaw, rolls, and about 4 or 5 kinds of pie. But the real difference in our tradition is the appetizer - parsnips! We parboil them and then slice them thin, S&P them, and pan fry them up in copious amounts of butter. I hated them for the first 21 years of my life, but now I can't stop eating them. It's definitely a different vegetable you could try.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143149943108321174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-80352513818910835082010-11-16T08:14:00.304-07:002010-11-16T08:14:00.304-07:00Our vegetable this year will be peas. I think tha...Our vegetable this year will be peas. I think that CP is thinking some sort of peas and pancetta dish. Last year we did corn three ways (some casserole CP made up of grits, corn and creamed corn. It was delish).<br /><br />Dessert will probably be apple pie or something similar.Non Sequitur Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268138421234170972noreply@blogger.com