Your Turkey Day Menu 2013?

We're going to do things a bit differently this year and make a few of those Hanukkah/Thanksgiving mashup recipes that are going around. Since it'll be something like 800 years until it happens again, it might be fun!

I KNOW!!! I had made reservations for Kutsher's but then had second thoughts. Kinda pricey, but sounds delish, even though the regular menu is not all that great.

http://kutsherstribeca.com/

No, for the first time ever we've accepted an invitation from a relative (who asks every year) due to work being done on the house. God knows where she gets her goose from. I usually make the cranberry sauce every year too...does that even go with goose? Screw it, I'm bringing it.

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I'm the cook in the family. So we usually do holidays here. But we're in the middle of prepping our house to put on the market. So, for the first time ever, we're eating at a restaurant. I'm a little worried that I'll have no control over things being the way we like them and are used to. --What do you mean all you have is this mushy excuse for dressing??!-- But I'm really looking forward to a break from ALL the work it takes to do these holidays, especially all the hours of cleanup after.

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I cooked a goose a few years ago - bought it fresh at the local grocer - very fatty so you have to monitor the drippings - served it with currant jam. I loved it.

I am looking for a stuffing - high on veggies and low in fat!

This is the best stuffing I've had in my life!
Emeri's Savory Spinach and Artichoke Stuffing

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No idea. I've been invited to a gathering by some wonderful friends. Whatever the menu, I'm already guaranteed a very special day.

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Our schedule is so crazy this year that for the first time ever we're going out for dinner. My mom's in Gettysburg PA and there's a great restaurant off the battlefield called Sidney's. Their menu:


Thanksgiving Buffet Menu


From The Garden

Fresh Organic Greens
Bartlett Pears, Maytag Blue Cheese, Bacon Lardons, Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms, Shaved Red Onion, Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Roasted Kabocha Squash Velouté
Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Crispy Leeks

Roasted Beet and Barley Salad
Gala Apple, Celery, Fennel

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Butternut Squash, Grilled Button Mushrooms, Candied Walnuts


From The Land

International and Domestic Cheeses
Grapes, Marinated Imported Olives, Herb Lavosh, Polenta Crackers

Fresh Fruit and Garden Vegetable Crudité

Hummus and Babaganoush

Assorted Artisanal Breads and Biscuits


From The Ocean

Fennel Cured and Smoked Atlantic Salmon
Traditional Garnishes, Sourdough Crostini

Scallop and Shrimp in Garlic and White Wine
Four Cheese Tortellini, Tomato, Zucchini, Yellow Squash


From The Farm

Roasted Turkey Galantine
Cranberries, Pistachios, Natural Pan Jus

Mustard and Maple Glazed Ham

Cornbread and Pecan Dressing

Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes

Sweet Potato and Banana Purée with Citrus

Mustard and Mint Braised Carrots


From The Pastry Shop

Display of Traditional and Modern Holiday Desserts

Southern Style Bourbon Pecan Pie

Fresh Local Apple Crisp

Fried Cheesecake

Seasonal Fruit Tart

Double Chocolate Cake

For the last few years, my culinary friend has been hosting Thanksgiving. He and his partner wed a few months ago, so this will be their first married Thanksgiving and its sure to be amazing!

Usually Michael cooks everything, but this year he said that he's only doing the bird and the stuffing. Maybe one more side. I volunteered to do my (amazing) garlic mashed potatoes.

"white chocolate bread pudding"

Where do you live again? 'Cause I may have to stop by.

You know what I'm making?

Reservations.

And only because I just found out my step-mother said she doesn't want any guests, so I can't visit my father.

Dad says 'she's in a mood', but she's been this way for so long now, it's not a mood, it's her personality.

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AC, I've been trying to decide om something to bring to Thanksgiving dinner (I'm not much of a cook) and had been spinning my wheels, but thanks to you, I'm doing the roasted rutabaga. Thank you!

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