lakiaw Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 We always do fried turkey and have a dry rub for it. It is TO DIE FOR!! I will have to ask my Mom for the recipe, as I have never fried one myself.As to what our menu is- for my Dad's side of the family we have about 60 people for lunch, so we have a pot luck buffet (about 15 feet long) filled with every food imaginable(usually fried turkey, fried chicken, roast beef, pork tenderloin, beef stew/rice, Bar B Que, chicken and dumplins, chicken salad, turkey salad, spiral sliced ham- that's just the meats). And another 25-30 different desserts. Then we go to my other grandmother's house for dinner where we have another 25-30 people. Lots of food eaten on Thanksgiving in my family. Wooow!! I think I need to just come to your family feast instead. How many naps do you guys end up taking? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukesmom01 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Wooow!! I think I need to just come to your family feast instead. How many naps do you guys end up taking? LOLLOL! Come on, the more the merrier! I am so hyped up for BF that I usually stay up for over 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leefamily23 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 2 turkeys (one never seems to be enough) Mashed Potatoes Corn Cranberry Sauce Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce Green Bean Casserole Baked Acorn Squash Dinner Rolls Pumpkin and Apple Spice Bread Pumpkin Pie (2) Lemon Merguine Pie Pecan Pie Carrot Cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hi all, long time no see. I have a lot going on this year. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays to cook for, along with Passover. I love dry brining my turkey; roasting it a la Alton Brown; and having planned over meat and the carcass for soup, stock, and various dishes built upon cooked poultry. However, I was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and my surgeon had scheduled me to have my thyroid removed this coming Monday. So, not knowing what recovery and/or further treatment would involve, we scratched any plans for me to cook this year. This is the first year my son is away at college, though. After discussing this with my doctor, she was persuaded to postpone my surgery until the Monday after Thanksgiving, on November 28th. This way my son can come home, spend his break with us, and I’ll be admitted the day after he returns so we can spend all of his break together. My husband and I decided we will make reservations to go to the Best Western Gateway Grand here in Gator Town's Thanksgiving buffet. Their menu looks awesome and the price is reasonable. I will miss having my planned overs and stock, but I have already purchased a small frozen turkey for me to prepare once I have recuperated. So, I foresee me watching the Macy’s parade; going to the buffet midafternoon; hanging with the homies while looking through the sale flyers and planning my Black Friday strategy; and just overall taking it easy. After all, most of all, this holiday is about family and gratitude. With an upcoming battle for my health approaching, I will indulge in and be thankful for as much family togetherness as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfanamo Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Huge hugs to you GP! I hope your healing process is as quick and painless as possible. I'll be thinking of you! :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogiporkchop Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Best wishes for a speedy recovery GP! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copados1993 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Sending Gator Pam best wishes and a healthy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkrbel Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery GP. How's your son doing with college? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacyk9 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 We just have 5 people at our Thanksgiving get-together, so we fix just enough for dinner and leftovers for a day or two. Turkey Stuffing Sweet Potato Casserole Green Beans Corn Peas Mashed Potatoes Rolls Pecan Pie Pumpkin Pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuggaD Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 There are only 3 of us, and I'm the only one that likes turkey, so instead of cooking, we are going to our local Brazilian churascurria (they are having turkey, so yay!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen198 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Things are different this year. My mom moved to Florida, we usually go to her house for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year DH and I are going to his dad and stepmother's house. We also have my brother, his fiance and her son staying with DH and I for a month or so. We are going to cook here and split the day between home with them and the in laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Shopper Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Spinach Dip Deviled Eggs Turkey Dressing Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Slaw Broccoli Salad Cranberry Sauce Rolls Pumpkin Pie Cherry Pie Other Desserts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbillyswife Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Turkey Green Bean Cass. Corn Cass. Rolls Sweet Potatoes mashed potatoes gravy pie lots of pie rolls pickle tray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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