Turkey Day - 10 days & counting

**The AD** · 11-14-2005, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by LAN

Green beans with pine nuts? Whatever happened to the Midwest favorite? Green bean casserole with onion straws on top!

Still a staple at my house. The green beans KQ posted look pretty damn tasty, though.

**LAN** · 11-14-2005, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by The AD

Still a staple at my house. The green beans KQ posted look pretty damn tasty, though.

I think my Mom would have a coronary if she knew Campbells suggested putting soy sauce in the green beans. That woman can hold the world together with Jello and cream of mushroom soup.

**Pol Pot** · 11-14-2005, 04:57 PM

What a great thread! I can`t wait to eat.That green bean casserole is tasty.Don`t forget the sweet potato pie with the Baked marshmallow topping for desert.

**LAN** · 11-14-2005, 05:05 PM

Here you go Cornhole:

Senator Russell's Sweet Potatoes

Combine the following ingredients:

3c mashed sweet potatoes (I buy a couple of the large cans of whole yams/sweet potatoes and mash them myself)
1c granulated sugar
2 eggs
1tsp vanilla
1/2c milk
1/2c butter (or margarine)

Use a stand or hand mixer to combine the following ingredients. The mixture will be slightly chunky. It's okay if the butter/sweet potatoes aren't completely combined. (Everything will come together during baking) Place the mixture into a baking dish. I like to use a large casserole dish.

Topping:

1c brown sugar
1/3c flour
1c chopped pecans
1/3c butter (or margarine)

Mix the topping in a small bown using a fork or hand mixer. Crumble the topping over the sweet potato mixture and bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Once finished, it should have the consistency of very wet mashed potatoes. It doesn't look particularly beautiful on the plate, but your guests will rave about it!

**schuss** · 11-14-2005, 05:05 PM

I'd share my apple pie recipe, but it can't be quantified (all by eyesight). Brown Sugar+Cinnamon+Nutmeg+Cortland Apples (Key)=

**LAN** · 11-14-2005, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by schuss

I'd share my apple pie recipe, but it can't be quantified (all by eyesight). Brown Sugar+Cinnamon+Nutmeg+Cortland Apples (Key)=

Same with my apple pie. It's like a grandmother's recipe - or rather, there isn't one! I get kind of obsessive though and cut the apples really thin, then spend time layering them by hand so that you get more apple bang for your buck.

KQ · 11-14-2005, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by LAN

Same with my apple pie. It's like a grandmother's recipe - or rather, there isn't one! I get kind of obsessive though and cut the apples really thin, then spend time layering them by hand so that you get more apple bang for your buck.

Hey, hey, hey now......what the heck, no one for pumpkin pie? Mmmmmmm, pumpkin pie with Kahlua whip cream. Yum!

Kahlua Whipped Cream
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup icing sugar
3 tbs Kahlua

**LAN** · 11-14-2005, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by KQ

Hey, hey, hey now......what the heck, no one for pumpkin pie?

I like pumpkin pie, but in attempts to incorporate the other side of the family's traditions, I make my mother-in-law's pumpkin roll.

**Pol Pot** · 11-14-2005, 05:36 PM

OMG, thats my wifes standard dessert to take to the parties.

**Pol Pot** · 11-14-2005, 05:39 PM

All this food makes me want to take a nap.

**crashnburn'd** · 11-14-2005, 05:41 PM

Since when does Pol Pot have an affinity for American holidays?

**bigsugar** · 11-14-2005, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by lemon boy

My mom also always makes Oyster dressing (cut up smoked oysters) and that's my favorite.

Amen.

8910

**irul&ublo** · 11-14-2005, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by crashnburn'd

Since when does Pol Pot have an affinity for American holidays?

He'll be dining with Hitler, Stalin and Idi Amin.

**grrrr** · 11-14-2005, 06:01 PM

I did a pumpkin creme brulee the other day. Surely the way to a woman's heart. A little off target from where I was trying to go, but I'll try again this week.

**LAN** · 11-14-2005, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by grrrr

I did a pumpkin creme brulee the other day. Surely the way to a woman's heart. A little off target from where I was trying to go, but I'll try again this week.

Did you use a torch???

**grrrr** · 11-14-2005, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by LAN

Did you use a torch???

On her or the brulee?

**LAN** · 11-14-2005, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by grrrr

On her or the brulee?

Ha! On the brulee. I saw a torch in Crate & Barrell the other day. So tempting, although I can't really justify purchasing one, because it would be used so seldomly.

L7 · 11-14-2005, 07:06 PM

She baaaccck, and she's on an epicurean roll.

BTW pumpkin cheese cake for all your dietary needs.

**Parvo Pup** · 11-14-2005, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by LAN

It's not just for rednecks anymore!

Green beans with pine nuts? Whatever happened to the Midwest favorite? Green bean casserole with onion straws on top!

Jeesus - Dick Cheney deep fries turkeys??????????? Who woulda guessed?

**LAN** · 11-14-2005, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by Parvo Pup

Jeesus - Dick Cheney deep fries turkeys??????????? Who woulda guessed?

Don't tell my father-in-law! You'll ruin his Thanksgiving.

**Parvo Pup** · 11-14-2005, 09:01 PM

Here's a killer version of the pumpkin pie standard that I first tried from a Gourmet mag recipe in the mid-90's -

PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE WITH GINGERSNAP PECAN CRUST

For Crust
fourteen 2-inch gingersnaps (about 4 ounces)
1 cup pecans (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter melted and cooled

For filling
1 envelope (about 1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons brandy rum or water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 large egg yolks
1 1/4 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy cream

Accompaniment: whipped cream
Garnish: chopped toasted pecans

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Make Crust:
In a food processor grind gingersnaps, pecans, and sugar fine and add butter, blending until combined well. Press mixture onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch (1-quart) glass pie plate. Bake crust in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden around edge, and cool on rack.

Make filling:
In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over brandy, rum, or water and let stand.
In a heavy saucepan whisk together milk, brown sugar, yolks, pumpkin, spices, and salt and cook over moderately low heat, whisking, until mixture registers 160°F. on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from heat and immediately add gelatin mixture, whisking until gelatin is completely dissolved.
Transfer filling to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring constantly, just until the consistency of raw egg white. Remove bowl from ice water.
In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream until it holds stiff peaks and whisk about one fourth into filling to lighten. Fold in remaining cream gently but thoroughly and pour filling into crust. Chill pie until set, at least 3 hours and up to 24, covered with plastic wrap after 1 hour.

Top each serving with whipped cream and garnish with nuts.

**MTT** · 11-14-2005, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by schindlerpiste

I love skiing on Thanksgiving day. There is no one on the mountain. Last year, I broke down and and took my family to "The Grub Steak" for dinner. This made my wife really happy, as she didn't have to cook or clean, and she was able to spend the day on the hill. Is anyone else going out to dinner this Thanksgiving? Is this un-american?

Not Un-American
I have blown off the (Family) the past three years and escaped to a ski resort. Excellent skiing. Also most Pubs / Grill Bars open late Thanksgiving. I have enjoyed good food and good company every time. You end up spending an evening with like minded people who are on their best behavior!! Save the family (??) stuff for Christmas. In the true spirit of Thanksgiving (An AMERICAN Holliday) spend money!! Stay at a nice Ski Resort, share with others who are thankful to be prosperous in the new world, buy a few real nice bottles of wine and share with strangers. Make them your new Friends.

**Pol Pot** · 11-14-2005, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by MTT

Not Un-American
I have blown off the (Family) the past three years and escaped to a ski resort. Excellent skiing. Also most Pubs / Grill Bars open late Thanksgiving. I have enjoyed good food and good company every time. You end up spending an evening with like minded people who are on their best behavior!! Save the family (??) stuff for Christmas. In the true spirit of Thanksgiving (An AMERICAN Holliday) spend money!! Stay at a nice Ski Resort, share with others who are thankful to be prosperous in the new world, buy a few real nice bottles of wine and share with strangers. Make them your new Friends.

My crew is rolling to Mex for lobster dinner and a round of golf that weekend.Third year in a row for them.I`m torn between doing the family dinner"2 total " or drinking margaritas.