I hadn't ever seen it either. I had to back up and look. Didn't pick it up then because I was on a single minded mission to make sure I had enough weird foods for Shrek to survive the three days I'll be gone.
Thanksgiving Dinner - Your Menu?
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I hadn't ever seen it either. I had to back up and look. Didn't pick it up then because I was on a single minded mission to make sure I had enough weird foods for Shrek to survive the three days I'll be gone.
Jessica_Morris
Senior Cook
Kathleen : Your meal sounds delicious! I ♥ Thanksgiving too because we celebrate with our families and remember all those that are no longer with us. My grandparent's use to invite everyone over to their house for Thanksgiving and Christmas and it was always so much fun. But now both of them are no longer with us, and I'm glad someone decided to pick up the tradition. Thanksgiving and Christmas just wouldn't be the same if we didn't!
Andy: I really hope your SO's son will be able to make it with his new bride this year
And if they don't show, they are definitely missing one heck of a meal this year at Thanksgiving. You've got me craving lemon meringue pie now 
Katie H: I've never cooked a cornish hen before but I've noticed a lot of people are choosing them over turkeys. Turkey for me is just to dry when cooked like instructions say, unless of course you fry your turkey.
How do you cook your home-made potato rolls? I just recently bought a bread making machine and would love to cook some homemade bread. But don't know any recipes
Jessica_Morris
Senior Cook
Dawgluver: Dressing is one of those meals at Thanksgiving that I can only eat a couple of people's. One of those being mine & one of those being my mothers. If anyone else makes it usually I don't like it
Although, my grandmother use to make the most delicious dressing at Thanksgiving. But unfortunately she is no longer able to cook nor remember her recipe. I got my 59 cents per pound turkey today from the local Wegman's store!
Turkey
Roasted Brussels sprouts
Mashed turnip
Cabbage salad
Pickles, olives etc...
Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
Saving all of my carbs for the pumpkin pie!
Aunt Bea: Thanksgiving is one of those holiday's that I get so stuffed, but the time dessert comes around I'm too stuffed to even attempt to take a bite of a dessert.
Forty_Caliber: I've never had a smoked turkey, but it sounds DELICIOUS. Our family normally either cooks the turkey in the oven or fries it... What kind of thanksgiving would it be without desserts! Those are always a big hit in our family!
danbuter
Senior Cook
Turkey, mashed potatoes, filling, gravy, cranberry sauce, corn, sweet potatoes, soda, and wine.
Dawgluver
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Aha! I had to look to see where you were from, Danbuter, had only previously heard the PA relatives call stuffing/dressing filling! And you're from PA!
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CraigC
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The components of the meal are based on the most importent part of eating that day. The after the post meal nap, T-Day sammich. Piled high with turkey, dressing and jellied cranberry!
BTW, don't forget the Cold Duck!
BTW, don't forget the Cold Duck!
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lyndalou
Head Chef
We are invited to friends' home for the holiday. She will cook the turkey, dressing and gravy and the rest of us will bring a side. I have offered to bring a green bean casserole (not from canned stuff but fresh) and/or a potato dish. Haven't heard back, so I'm not sure. I always bring a mince meat pie for her SO. He loves the stuff.I can't wait. This post is making my mouth water.
CarolPa
Executive Chef
I am hosting Thanksgiving, as usual. I don't invite anyone, they just assume I'm cooking and they come. LOL I never know who's going to show up until the door bell rings. They complain that I don't have enough seating, but there's always more than enough food and they keep coming. I am cooking:
Turkey with bread stuffing and gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry sauce
Pumpkin Pie
Pickles, olives, veggies for munching
They will wander in with a dish of some sort that they choose to bring, a side dish or a dessert. As long as there's wine and beer, they're happy. DH and I have always wanted to go to the casino for Thanksgiving and eat their Thanksgiving buffet, but if I did that, my family would all starve. No one knows the first thing about cooking a turkey. At $20 per person, I am not taking them to the casino with me.
Turkey with bread stuffing and gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry sauce
Pumpkin Pie
Pickles, olives, veggies for munching
They will wander in with a dish of some sort that they choose to bring, a side dish or a dessert. As long as there's wine and beer, they're happy. DH and I have always wanted to go to the casino for Thanksgiving and eat their Thanksgiving buffet, but if I did that, my family would all starve. No one knows the first thing about cooking a turkey. At $20 per person, I am not taking them to the casino with me.
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CarolPa
Executive Chef
He must be from the eastern end. I have lived in PA all my life and never heard it called filling, even when we lived in Philly. And he says "soda" whereas we say "pop."
Aunt Bea
Master Chef
I always connect the term filling with Pennsylvania Dutch or Amish cooking.
Some recipes use mashed potato instead of bread or in addition to bread.
Some recipes use mashed potato instead of bread or in addition to bread.
CarolPa
Executive Chef
You are right! I googled "Thanksgiving Filling" and came up with several Amish recipes and they included potatoes.
Michellecooks79
Assistant Cook
I have to find my recipe for sweet potato casserole. My mom is a vegetarian/raw foodist/organic/no processed foods. I have no idea what she will eat.
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
Yikes. How about a bowl of nuts and berries and a plate of celery and carrot sticks?
CarolPa
Executive Chef
Maybe she can bring a small casserole of something she usually eats and others can try it also.
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
It will likely be just me and DH, but I still make a full Thanksgiving dinner because I LOVE turkey and leftovers. I get the smallest one I can find, usually about 12 pounds, and roast it. I'll make stuffing with raisins, because DH likes it that way, mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted green beans and yeast rolls. Pumpkin pie with freshly whipped cream for dessert.
Because my mom recently had shoulder surgery, I doubt she and my stepfather will want to travel on Thanksgiving, and their house is tiny with only one bedroom, so I'm thinking we will go up on Friday, bring something for a big midday meal and spend the day with them. Whew, run on much, GG?
Because my mom recently had shoulder surgery, I doubt she and my stepfather will want to travel on Thanksgiving, and their house is tiny with only one bedroom, so I'm thinking we will go up on Friday, bring something for a big midday meal and spend the day with them. Whew, run on much, GG?
Cheryl J
Chef Extraordinaire
My family loves the traditional, so it's pretty much the same every year - roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, roasted sweet potatoes, steamed green beans with almonds, and homemade cranberry sauce.
I've been really wanting to try Ina Garten's turkey roulade for a couple of years now, but I must stick with the traditional roast turkey for Thanksgiving. I have to agree that it makes the best turkey sandwiches, and I love those almost as much as the original dinner itself.
Roasted Turkey Roulade Recipe : Ina Garten : Recipes : Food Network
I've been really wanting to try Ina Garten's turkey roulade for a couple of years now, but I must stick with the traditional roast turkey for Thanksgiving. I have to agree that it makes the best turkey sandwiches, and I love those almost as much as the original dinner itself.
Roasted Turkey Roulade Recipe : Ina Garten : Recipes : Food Network
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I made a turkey roulade once. I bought and deboned a whole turkey so there was both light and dark meat. It turned out very nicely and was delicious. It also cooked faster and more evenly so dry white meat was not an issue.
That said, it's just not the same as a Thanksgiving turkey.
That said, it's just not the same as a Thanksgiving turkey.
Cheryl J
Chef Extraordinaire
Good to know, Andy. And I agree, Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same for my family without the traditional golden roast turkey - with the leftover sandwiches, turkey casseroles, etc. Will try the roulade on a non-holiday meal.
CarolPa
Executive Chef
Has anyone here ever made a deep-fried turkey? A couple years ago I bought an electric turkey fryer but I've never used it. It's meant to be used indoors but I would imagine I could put it out on the back porch for safety reasons. The thing that deterred me was the book says the oil has go cool for 5 hours before draining it. I don't have anywhere in my house that I could put that fryer for 5 hours when I have a house full of company. I'm so afraid someone would bump it and get burned with the hot oil. I just had to buy that turkey fryer because I have to buy every new kitchen gaget that comes out.
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I've fried a few turkeys in my time. Done right, they are fantastic. You can't stuff it but you can do the stuffing in the oven. That's what I do every year for a roast turkey.
I'd recommend frying outdoors. There's a lot of steam and grease in the air. Cover the fryer and leave it on your deck or yard to cool. It takes a long time for that large quantity of oil to cool down so it can be handled safely. It can stay there overnight if you want.
I'd recommend frying outdoors. There's a lot of steam and grease in the air. Cover the fryer and leave it on your deck or yard to cool. It takes a long time for that large quantity of oil to cool down so it can be handled safely. It can stay there overnight if you want.
