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The in laws are big people. My husband is one of five boys, ranging from 6'2" to 6'6". All the wives and adult nieces and nephews are tall too. I get lost at barely five feet amongst them. Then of course there are three pesky vegetarians that I have to cook separate for.
I had two add ons today, so 22 adults and four little ones. I am pulling my hair out making sure I have enough table space, chairs, silverware and China.
I can't complain. It is a lot of fun to cook such a big meal once a year.
Good luck at on all your medical tests and wishing you quick recovery from your knee replacement.
O!!! M goodness!!! I did about that same last year and I ate nothing! But they all enjoyed a great thanksgiving. I was actually able to eat around midnight. Playing the host was taxing for me, but I enjoyed them eating all my food. Everyone knew I was a quasi chef foodie so they loved the spread.
Thanksgiving dinner will be at my house, with me doing most of the cooking. I plan to make most of the sides in the days ahead and cook them on Thanksgiving. I'll buy the pies; I'm not a pie maker.
Turkey
Dressing
Mashed potatoes (made with cream cheese)
Gravy
Sweet potato casserole
Broccoli and wild rice casserole
Green bean casserole not made with soup
Glazed carrots (brown sugar and whiskey)
Cranberry - the canned jellied kind. Those who eat cranberry like it.
Dinner rolls
Pumpkin pie
Apple pie (and vanilla ice cream)
Cheesecake with blueberry and strawberry topping
Funny someone mentioned lobster. Back in 1620 they were so plentiful in New England the Indians considered them trash and didn't eat them. Neither did the Pilgrims.
We've had lobsters for a few Thanksgivings. Maybe the Pilgrims didn't eat them, but since they could have, we figured it was OK.
Had plans change suddenly on me but I am good now with it.
Going to serve:
Dry brined/salted turkey with mojo and Cuban seasonings. (Article on it)
Chorizo stuffing
Black beans and rice
Both tostones and plantanos
Homemade cuban bread
Slices of quava paste
Tomato, avocado salad with lime and olive oil.
And for dessert a very Non-Cuban monkey bread. lol That's our nod to American food.
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At my mom's, we're having boneless turkey, cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce (for her), rolls, apple pie, tea, and coffee.
Since we're displaced from the happy, sharing part of the family (my side), we're having:
Butternut squash soup
Beef roast with carrots and onions
Cauliflower fauxtatoes with beef gravy
Green bean casserole
Steamed vegetables
Dessert:
Sweet potato pie
We'll be sharing with my MIL & FIL, who tell us mournfully every year that <insert holiday here> is just another day to them, and you know it really doesn't matter to us what we eat, etc. Gee, thanks.
DH will love my food, as always.
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My friend is bringing the cheese spread, cornbread dressing, and sweet potatoes.
#3 is on Thursday at a friend's house.
