Thanksgiving dinner - What will you make?

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by MyLadies

There must be some mistake, I haven't rec'd my invitation yet or directions to your house.....

You'd better swing by and pick me up along the way!!!! Holy cow the homemade sourdough bread is CALLING me!

[southernchick]

Originally Posted by chachi

In years past we have always ordered out turkey and a couple of sides and it made it pretty easy for me but this year I am making it all. I am making: turkey,mashed potatoes and gravy,sweet potatoe casserole,corn casserole,green bean casserole,mac & cheese, baked beans maybe, pea salad, pineapple casserole,rolls, pumpkin pie,Hawiaan fruitcake,raisin zuchini spice cake. And after all that I am taking a nap LOL! I think I will be making some of it definitely the desserts the day before . I am looking forward to it this yr because My Son who was in College has moved back and will be here. My Husbands Mom will be here and his brother and his family also

could I please get your pineapple casserole recipe?? about five yrs ago a group of 8 of us all went camping for thanksgiving & my sister-n-laws best friend (& her family) were there & she made this pineapple casserole dish that I remember was different & so so delicious & I've never been able to get the recipe- I bet it's the same thing!!!!

[chachi]

Originally Posted by southernchick

could I please get your pineapple casserole recipe?? about five yrs ago a group of 8 of us all went camping for thanksgiving & my sister-n-laws best friend (& her family) were there & she made this pineapple casserole dish that I remember was different & so so delicious & I've never been able to get the recipe- I bet it's the same thing!!!!

Here it is< I got this recipe from Bchgirl on here so I havent tried it yet but it sounds yummy.

Pineapple casserole

20 oz chunk pineapple
8 oz crushed pineapple
1/2 c sugar
5 T flour
1 1/4 cup grated cheese

Mix all ingredients and pour into casserole dish. Top with 5 T butter or margarine and 1 pack crushed ritz crackers. Bake 350 for 30 mins

[IluvLucy]

Originally Posted by dinolover

The way that we prepare pork is:

We make a pork shoulder (about 8-9lbs)

we first get:

-sour orange about 3 cups
- a couple tablespoons of black pepper
-10-15 cloves of garlic
- some oregano
-some cumin

We mix it all in the blender. Then we salt the pork, and then pour the marinade over, opening some areas with a knife and pouring it inside. We used to have a syringe so we used to inject the marinade in it but it broke. We basically cover it with the marinade. Then we pat dry the skin on the top and put butter so that it becomes crunchy. Then we cook it at 300 degrees for about 5 hours. Just keep an eye on it and it, when done the meat will literally come off the bone. The top will get bubbly and crunchy which tastes awesome. Hope this helps! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

P.S. You may have leftover marinade,put it away because it works well on anything from chicken to steaks!

I'm printing this out so I can try it! I have a question, though - what is sour orange?

[dinolover]

Originally Posted by IluvLucy

I'm printing this out so I can try it! I have a question, though - what is sour orange?

Sour orange I can't really describe it without being obvious but it is like a combination between orange and lemon/lime. They normally sell it in the grocery fruit and veggie section close to the oranges. They look like oranges but they have a more coarse texture on the outside and they can either be orange or greenish orange. I know that sometimes they sell it already juiced and bottled, much like lemon juice.

I am not sure if they have it where you live since this a bit of an ethnic item, but they might!

I found this tip online, it might help!

"For recipes requiring a bitter or sour orange, a substitution may be required since these oranges may not be readily available. Use 2 parts orange juice combined with 1 part lemon juice and 1 part lime juice."

I have not tried it but it sounds like it could possibly give the flavor we are looking for.

If anything I can run to the market and see if they have some of the bottle kind and sent it to you.

Hope this helps!

[IluvLucy]

Originally Posted by dinolover

Sour orange I can't really describe it without being obvious but it is like a combination between orange and lemon/lime. They normally sell it in the grocery fruit and veggie section close to the oranges. They look like oranges but they have a more coarse texture on the outside and they can either be orange or greenish orange. I know that sometimes they sell it already juiced and bottled, much like lemon juice.

I am not sure if they have it where you live since this a bit of an ethnic item, but they might!

I found this tip online, it might help!

"For recipes requiring a bitter or sour orange, a substitution may be required since these oranges may not be readily available. Use 2 parts orange juice combined with 1 part lemon juice and 1 part lime juice."



I have not tried it but it sounds like it could possibly give the flavor we are looking for.

If anything I can run to the market and see if they have some of the bottle kind and sent it to you.

Hope this helps!

Thank you - it sounds like this substitution will work. I substitute when I make a cake that calls for sour milk, so I think I'll try it!

[southernchick]

Originally Posted by chachi

Here it is< I got this recipe from Bchgirl on here so I havent tried it yet but it sounds yummy.

Pineapple casserole

20 oz chunk pineapple
8 oz crushed pineapple
1/2 c sugar
5 T flour
1 1/4 cup grated cheese

Mix all ingredients and pour into casserole dish. Top with 5 T butter or margarine and 1 pack crushed ritz crackers. Bake 350 for 30 mins

I think that's it!! when they were talking about the indredients I remember thinking (to myself) pineapples & cheese?? & thinking hmm... but it was so good! thanks so much, I just printed it out! I think I'll go on & make it next weekend along w/some bbq ribs! love, love threads like this!

[emilyann]

We used to go to Indianapolis to our family's for Thanksgiving.

Last year though my mom cooked & she is this year too. She usually goes all out... turkey, ham, mashed potatos, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, mac n cheese, pies and some other stuff that I don't remember. It's ridiculous but it's all so good.

[Thorsmomma]

Originally Posted by IluvLucy

I've been working on the menu for this year. The entire family is coming to my house:

seafood cheesecake appetizer with crackers
sausage wraps
cheese straws
turkey with dressing and giblet gravy
squash
broccoli salad
butter beans
broccoli casserole
vegetable casserole
pear salad
homemade sourdough bread
pecan pie
homemade pound cake with strawberries and cream
pumpkin rolls

I've already finished most of the baking and have my freezer full!

You are so prepared, and organized!

[Thorsmomma]

Well I'm doing an "American Thanksgiving" even though I've already got to celebrate Thanksgiving here back in October(...early, I know!). So we're having some of our Canadian friends over, so I want to make it very traditional.
-Turkey
-Stuffing(best part!!)
-mashed potatoes
-yam casserole (maybe)
-gravy and cranberry sauce
-rolls
-salad
-pecan & pumpkin pie

This is the plan so far...I'm getting some great ideas from y'all

[rscaggs]

I started Working on my list about 3 days ago, already went to teh store to get what I needed, I am so excited, I love cooking and baking, lol, my real name is Rebecca, but i go by Becky, almost everyone that has tasted my food started calling me Becky Crocker, lol, i think it is funny, but here is my list: Turkey
Mashed Potatoes -(Make with buttermilk)
Homemade Noodles- ( A LOT)
Homemade Dressing-Not Stuffing
Green Bean Casserole
Sweet Potatoes w/marshmallows
Deviled Eggs-I dye mine according to the holiday
Corn
Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Yeast Rolls
Pumpkin Pie
Cherry Pie
Pumpkin Roll
Strawberry Delight
Cheese Ball w/ crackers

[Thorsmomma]

Ohh I'm getting such great ideas from here. Deviled eggs!-a must! Also cheese ball is a must!

[MindieRose]

Any holiday that involves feasting is awesome in my book!! I love seeing all the diversity in the meals! I love a traditional dinner, but I am all for throwing in some ethnic flare! I just love food, and it brings everyone together because no matter how different we are, we all love to eat!

[abaddon248]

Originally Posted by dinolover

Sour orange I can't really describe it without being obvious but it is like a combination between orange and lemon/lime. They normally sell it in the grocery fruit and veggie section close to the oranges. They look like oranges but they have a more coarse texture on the outside and they can either be orange or greenish orange. I know that sometimes they sell it already juiced and bottled, much like lemon juice.

I am not sure if they have it where you live since this a bit of an ethnic item, but they might!

I found this tip online, it might help!

"For recipes requiring a bitter or sour orange, a substitution may be required since these oranges may not be readily available. Use 2 parts orange juice combined with 1 part lemon juice and 1 part lime juice."

I have not tried it but it sounds like it could possibly give the flavor we are looking for.

If anything I can run to the market and see if they have some of the bottle kind and sent it to you.

Hope this helps!

Goya makes a sour orange marinate thats what i use for my pork . It really breaks down the pork

[Lindsay1973]

Originally Posted by MindieRose

We usually have a large stuffed Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, rolls, sweet potatoes, fruit salad, pies and cakes, just the traditional stuff. I don't LOVE roasted turkey, but I love the stuffing out of it.
Do you stick with traditional thanksgiving dinners, or go unconventional?

Hi I am from South Africa so we don't really do Thanksgiving although I am sure there are people who do.I have always wondered how do you cook a turkey and the stuffing.If anyone would be willing to supply me with recipes of any kind I would be thankful and then I could try to do a turkey (a small one-only three of us) etc for Christmas dinner.