tracy0504 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 So I am pretty much a creature of habit and make the same things every year for the holidays because it's what I've grown up eating (and my kids won't let me change the menu). What will be on your Thanksgiving menu this year? My menu will consist of the following: Turkey - about 16-18 poundsCornbread DressingSweet Potato CasseroleCollard Greens (if I can find some decent fresh ones this year)Baked Mac and CheesePotato SaladCanned Cranberry SauceCornbreadHawaiian Sweet RollsSweet Potato PiesCheesecake Pies Carbonated BeveragesAnd anything else I can think of... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) I am right there with you. My menu : TurkeyHamBBQ ChickenRoastRibsChitterlings - not for me Collard Greens-ham hocksGreen BeansPinto BeansRiceCornCorn on the CobCranberry SauceCornbreadRollsBaked Mac and ChesseSweet PotatosDressingFat BackPotato SaladDeviled EggsSweet Potato PiesApple PiesCherry PiesPeach PiesPound Cakes Multi Flavors2 regular iced cakesBanana Pudding A few other things but this is what I can remeber...... Big Family - LOL Edited November 15, 2018 by jesusluvu 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Our Menu is pretty easy: Turkey (Brine and Smoked)Ham (Spiral Sliced)Baked ZitiMashed PotatoesSweet Potato CasseroleGreen Bean CasseroleCornbread DressingMac n CheeseStuffingGravyCranberry Sauce (Both Fresh made and Can Shaped)RollsCollard Greens (If we can find good fresh)Pecan PieChocolate Pecan PieChocolate Mouse PieCheesecake 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Food is same every year. TurkeyCornbread dressingGreen beansMashed potatoesNoodles cooked in turkey broth (veggie broth for vegetarian sister) and served on top of potatoesWhite cornSweet potato casseroleRollsHomemade cranberry sauceDeviled eggsPickles, green olives, black olives Not sure about desserts yet. For sure pumpkin pie. Probably also dirt pudding and cookies. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giz Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I'm only cooking for 4 this year and taking it to my mom's house (she's 90), so trying to keep it small and simple. TurkeyDressingMashed PotatoesGravyNoodles Green BeansCranberry RelishRollsVegetable tray w/dipPumpkin Pie w/whipped creamCoffeeTea 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmck Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 TurkeyHamRollsMashed potatoes GravyBaked Mac and cheeseGreen beansCollardsDev eggsDressingCandied yamsWatergate saladFruit saladCoconut piePumpkin piesChocolate piesLemon piesCupcakesFruitcake Sweet teaSodaWater I think I’m forgetting something[emoji848] 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riven3d Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 2 Turkeys-25-lb in over, 29 lb outside in oiless fryer.Fresh Homemade Mashed PotatoesCorn on the CobGreen BeansDinner Rolls4 Pumpkin Pies, 1 Pecan PieCandied Sweet PotatoesDeviled EggsStuffing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittenlover Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 This year, it'll be whatever they're serving in whichever Frankenmuth restaurant my dad got us the reservation for. I love to cook but he seems to think I need a break from it (not realizing that cooking for 1 gets REALLY old for me vs cooking for others). Sooo... Rather than argue with him every year, it seems to be every other year he lets me cook. I'm good with that. I'm thinking he might just miss being around a larger group of people. My brother lives across the country and his work is such that he rarely gets enough time off to come "home" for the holidays so it's just me and dad here. Big change from when brother and I were kids and it'd be my dad's parents, mom and dad, dad's two siblings, and my brother and I. Times, they do a' change. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry1014 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) Oven roasted Turkey and pan dripping gravyHomemade stuffingCandied yamsMashed potatoesGreen bean casseroleCornSteamed broccoliCanned cranny sauceHomemade cranberry sauceRolls Homemade pies for dessertApple CrumbPumpkinSweet Potato Edited November 15, 2018 by berry1014 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 This year, it'll be whatever they're serving in whichever Frankenmuth restaurant my dad got us the reservation for. I love to cook but he seems to think I need a break from it (not realizing that cooking for 1 gets REALLY old for me vs cooking for others). Sooo... Rather than argue with him every year, it seems to be every other year he lets me cook. I'm good with that. I'm thinking he might just miss being around a larger group of people. My brother lives across the country and his work is such that he rarely gets enough time off to come "home" for the holidays so it's just me and dad here. Big change from when brother and I were kids and it'd be my dad's parents, mom and dad, dad's two siblings, and my brother and I. Times, they do a' change. Do Zendhers or Bavarian Inn do Turkey then or is it still Chicken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Usually a 12 - 15-pound turkey in my rotisserieHowever, this year I was thinking Cornish hens in the roaster??Green bean casserolecornHomemade mashed potatoes and gravystuffingcranberriesspring saladdeviled eggsveggie & fruit trayscheese/crackers traypickles/olives traycrab dip w/ritzpumpkin taco dip w/tortilla chipspumpkin pieapple pierollscoffee, wine, 2 liters, or milk (and of course water) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy0504 Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 I am right there with you. My menu : TurkeyHamBBQ ChickenRoastRibsChitterlings - not for me Collard Greens-ham hocksGreen BeansPinto BeansRiceCornCorn on the CobCranberry SauceCornbreadRollsBaked Mac and ChesseSweet PotatosDressingFat BackPotato SaladDeviled EggsSweet Potato PiesApple PiesCherry PiesPeach PiesPound Cakes Multi Flavors2 regular iced cakesBanana Pudding A few other things but this is what I can remeber...... Big Family - LOL I am looking at your list and longing for some of the items...lol... but I know half of it will probably go to waste... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) We are actually having our Thanksgiving meal Monday night because of everyone's work schedule and since my son got married this year and they will be spending Thanksgiving with her family (they live out of town). We normally have two separate meals, but this year we are doing one big meal for my side of the family and my husband's side to help make it easier on us and our kids. Here is the menu:Mother in Law:turkeyEnglish peasPotato saladMy sister: (she has to work that day and won't get off until 5 so I told her just bring something simple)RollsDrinks DessertWhat I am making: (my dad is helping to buy some of this) DressingDeviled eggsHomemade macaroni and cheeseTurnip GreensMashed potatoesCorn on the CobColeslawCranberry sauceRice puddingBrown sugar pie (very similar to pecan pie, but without pecans)Coconut cakeButtermilk piePeach cobbler I have to work Saturday night, then church Sunday morning, and then sleep after church. I plan on making the cornbread Saturday and putting it in the freezer. I will make a couple of other things Saturday as well and then I will probably make the deviled eggs Sunday. My dad will also be at home and he said he will help me. I am gonna cook most stuff at his house to I don't have to transport all the food, but I may go to our church and cook a few things since we have a double oven there..lolI am still working on my menu. I will be headed to grocery store in the morning. Edited November 15, 2018 by starbeck96 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 First year doing keto, so we'll be trying to keto-fy most of the meal. Although real mashed potatoes, and a Costco pumpkin pie has been requested. So far, menu look like TurkeyKeto bread stuffingKeto gravyKeto cranberry sauceKeto green bean casseroleMashed potatoes and garlicCostco pumpkin pieKeto pumpkin pie pudding The deviled eggs listed above has started a craving, so I think I'll add those as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaBell Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) Maple Roast TurkeyGravyChallah DressingMashed Potatoes with Fried Mushroom, Bacon, and OnionMashed Maple Sweet PotatoesHarvest RiceBourbon Glazed CarrotsPan Roasted CornMaple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with BaconCaramel Apple PieMaple-Bourbon Pecan PieBanana Cream PieCoconut Cream Pie I forgot to add:Deviled EggsDevils on HorsebackCranberry SauceRollsRelish TrayVeggie TrayFruit TrayCheese TrayMixed NutsApple CiderHard CiderBeerWineOld Fashioned (of which I will have 2 before my mother and mother in law show up ) Edited November 17, 2018 by SaBell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoismom Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I cook every year for my elderly residents in one of the apartment communities I manage. This is the 22nd year of doing this. They will have anappetizer or twoTurkeyHammashed tatorssweet potatoes casserole Mac and Cheesestuffing 2 kinds green been casserolecorn CasseroleCarrotsrolls Gravyand several dessertsPumpkin cheesecake pieBanana blueberry piecaramel banana pie Pilgrim hat cookies plain ole pumpkin pie Residents are suppose to make a dish to pass but that never really happens since they are on a fixed budget This always takes place the Weds before Thanksgiving. Then Thursday I will do the family that menu is slightly different 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittenlover Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Do Zendhers or Bavarian Inn do Turkey then or is it still Chicken? They offer both. Yum. I'll have to be careful, lest I put back on too much of the almost 100# I've lost! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyon71 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 They offer both. Yum. I'll have to be careful, lest I put back on too much of the almost 100# I've lost! I want some chicken and butter noodles now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I cook every year for my elderly residents in one of the apartment communities I manage. This is the 22nd year of doing this. They will have anappetizer or twoTurkeyHammashed tatorssweet potatoes casserole Mac and Cheesestuffing 2 kinds green been casserolecorn CasseroleCarrotsrolls Gravyand several dessertsPumpkin cheesecake pieBanana blueberry piecaramel banana pie Pilgrim hat cookies plain ole pumpkin pie Residents are suppose to make a dish to pass but that never really happens since they are on a fixed budget This always takes place the Weds before Thanksgiving. Then Thursday I will do the family that menu is slightly differentThat is so sweet. I work at our local 911 center. My family is having our dinner Monday night so I think I may cook up a small menu and take it up there for those working Thanksgiving day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I am looking at your list and longing for some of the items...lol... but I know half of it will probably go to waste...I was reminded last night that I was missing quite a lot on my list. I told my mom that we need to have dinner at a doctors office because we all are going to need help after this one. I cook every year for my elderly residents in one of the apartment communities I manage. This is the 22nd year of doing this. They will have anappetizer or twoTurkeyHammashed tatorssweet potatoes casserole Mac and Cheesestuffing 2 kinds green been casserolecorn CasseroleCarrotsrolls Gravyand several dessertsPumpkin cheesecake pieBanana blueberry piecaramel banana pie Pilgrim hat cookies plain ole pumpkin pie Residents are suppose to make a dish to pass but that never really happens since they are on a fixed budget This always takes place the Weds before Thanksgiving. Then Thursday I will do the family that menu is slightly differentLove this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickallight Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 This year we are doing:Small Boneless HamTurkey - 21 poundsStuffing GravySquash CasseroleGreen Bean CasseroleRoasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesMarshmallow topped Yam CasseroleDeviled EggsBlack OlivesCanned Cranberry SauceYeast RollsPumpkin PiesCarbonated Beverages, juice and water *I am responsible for cooking it ALL other than the pies... UGGGGG! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas377 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 We did pierogies for our Friendsgiving. My husband makes them from his grandmother's recipe and they're so yummy. Living in the south now allows us to introduce people to Coal Region foods. [emoji3] 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickallight Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 We did pierogies for our Friendsgiving. My husband makes them from his grandmother's recipe and they're so yummy. Living in the south now allows us to introduce people to Coal Region foods. [emoji3] Recipe, please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 This year we are doing: Small Boneless Ham Turkey - 21 pounds Stuffing Gravy Squash Casserole Green Bean Casserole Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Marshmallow topped Yam Casserole Deviled Eggs Black Olives Canned Cranberry Sauce Yeast Rolls Pumpkin Pies Carbonated Beverages, juice and water *I am responsible for cooking it ALL other than the pies... UGGGGG! I've been craving Texas Roadhouse rolls....then I saw your yeast rolls listed. Might have to make some myself.Recipe, please. Dito 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas377 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Recipe, please. Everything is generally by feel as he spent a lot of Friday’s helping his grandmother with them. We make 20-30 dozen each time and it’s a good chunk of the day. Flour (he usually uses around 1 5 lb bag)3 egg yolks for each 6 inch diameter dough ball (so for every 1.5 lbs of flour or so)Ice cold water Mix well. Kneed and pound until a finger poke bounces back. Lol Let sit for an hour or two. Filling varies, but we usually do potatoes and cheese. You can boil or fry. We boil a majority and fry a couple dozen as they need to be eaten fresh. You can google “Coal Region Recipes” and there is a more formal recipe there. I usually make Boilo also, but that’s more a winter drink. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanShotFirst Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I’m having whatever Cracker Barrel or Golden Corral is serving. Taking the easy way out this year! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Pam Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I bet Golden Coral would be a blast for Thanksgiving, as long as it isn't super crowded. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colemandawn4905 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 My mother decided to have thanksgiving at my house this year. Lol oh well I told them I’m leaving to go shopping at 4p as most places open shortly after that. We r having dinner at 2. TurkeyStuffingMash pot.GravyCornGreen bean casserole NoodlesCandied yamsDevil eggsCrescent rolls Pop and water Chocolate piePumpkin piePeach piePumpkin roll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansieDZ Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 This year, it'll be whatever they're serving in whichever Frankenmuth restaurant my dad got us the reservation for. I love to cook but he seems to think I need a break from it (not realizing that cooking for 1 gets REALLY old for me vs cooking for others). Sooo... Rather than argue with him every year, it seems to be every other year he lets me cook. I'm good with that. I'm thinking he might just miss being around a larger group of people. My brother lives across the country and his work is such that he rarely gets enough time off to come "home" for the holidays so it's just me and dad here. Big change from when brother and I were kids and it'd be my dad's parents, mom and dad, dad's two siblings, and my brother and I. Times, they do a' change. Frankenmuth is one of my most favorite cities in Michigan! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) I bet Golden Coral would be a blast for Thanksgiving, as long as it isn't super crowded.Yea, but are they even open on Thanksgiving ? I usually waste money at a buffet. Once I eat one plate Im done. But there rolls ....oh my Edited November 19, 2018 by jesusluvu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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