What's for dinner?
Oct 14, 2021 | 9:35 am
#5986
Join Date: Feb 2005
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As for the actual product that makes it to the table, I have 2 categories for the meal components. Sure things and saying a prayer that it all works out. Sure things are my creamed onions, stuffing (yes, cooked inside the bird) sweet potato casserole and veggie. The biggest say a prayer item? The turkey. Will it be dry this year? Is there enough dark meat on this bird, or is it a typical big breasted American specimen?
I baste and baste and baste. I brine. I’ve done the strips of bacon on top. Still I’m convinced that some birds are simply dry and nothing is going to save them. Some of my best turkeys have been cheaper ones bought in the supermarket. Some of the worst? Organic, free range, heritage, whatever other moniker you want to add models. But as mentioned earlier, it’s a tradition spanning 33 years of marriage and years in the kitchen while growing up.
Oct 14, 2021 | 9:44 am
#5987
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: YVR, HNL
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You’re right. I totally forgot to mention the football coma that is induced by 9 plus hours of football watching with the feast!
As for the actual product that makes it to the table, I have 2 categories for the meal components. Sure things and saying a prayer that it all works out. Sure things are my creamed onions, stuffing (yes, cooked inside the bird) sweet potato casserole and veggie. The biggest say a prayer item? The turkey. Will it be dry this year? Is there enough dark meat on this bird, or is it a typical big breasted American specimen?
I baste and baste and baste. I brine. I’ve done the strips of bacon on top. Still I’m convinced that some birds are simply dry and nothing is going to save them. Some of my best turkeys have been cheaper ones bought in the supermarket. Some of the worst? Organic, free range, heritage, whatever other moniker you want to add models. But as mentioned earlier, it’s a tradition spanning 33 years of marriage and years in the kitchen while growing up.
As for the actual product that makes it to the table, I have 2 categories for the meal components. Sure things and saying a prayer that it all works out. Sure things are my creamed onions, stuffing (yes, cooked inside the bird) sweet potato casserole and veggie. The biggest say a prayer item? The turkey. Will it be dry this year? Is there enough dark meat on this bird, or is it a typical big breasted American specimen?
I baste and baste and baste. I brine. I’ve done the strips of bacon on top. Still I’m convinced that some birds are simply dry and nothing is going to save them. Some of my best turkeys have been cheaper ones bought in the supermarket. Some of the worst? Organic, free range, heritage, whatever other moniker you want to add models. But as mentioned earlier, it’s a tradition spanning 33 years of marriage and years in the kitchen while growing up.
Oct 14, 2021 | 11:13 am
#5988
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Sweet potato pie to me is another one of those things that makes Thanksgiving "meh". It tastes more like a dessert than a side dish, but if I were to rank the desserts I want, it's pretty much at the bottom. It's kind of like when I was growing up in the 70s and mom would serve jello with fruit and whipped cream as a "salad" or side dish...just didn't make sense on the table. And I realize not liking sweet potato pie is unlikely to be a popular opinion here!
I do like that we're having a Thanksgiving discussion a month in advance though
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Oct 14, 2021 | 11:18 am
#5989
Join Date: Dec 2012
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I think I've had the onions once, they're basically pearl onions in a milk (cream) gravy if I'm remembering correctly. Not really my thing, although I love onions.
Sweet potato pie to me is another one of those things that makes Thanksgiving "meh". It tastes more like a dessert than a side dish, but if I were to rank the desserts I want, it's pretty much at the bottom. It's kind of like when I was growing up in the 70s and mom would serve jello with fruit and whipped cream as a "salad" or side dish...just didn't make sense on the table. And I realize not liking sweet potato pie is unlikely to be a popular opinion here!
I do like that we're having a Thanksgiving discussion a month in advance though.
Sweet potato pie to me is another one of those things that makes Thanksgiving "meh". It tastes more like a dessert than a side dish, but if I were to rank the desserts I want, it's pretty much at the bottom. It's kind of like when I was growing up in the 70s and mom would serve jello with fruit and whipped cream as a "salad" or side dish...just didn't make sense on the table. And I realize not liking sweet potato pie is unlikely to be a popular opinion here!
I do like that we're having a Thanksgiving discussion a month in advance though
.And I get two Thanksgivings. One here in Canada this past Monday and one next month in the US. Lucky me!
Oct 14, 2021 | 11:22 am
#5990
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As regards another Thanksgiving tradition I could do without:
Moderator hat on: Let's take further Thanksgiving food discussions here, please: Consolidated "What's for Thanksgiving Dinner - Questions/Recommendations" thread
Oct 14, 2021 | 11:24 am
#5991
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Northern California
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Sweet potatoes/yams are disgusting in any form.
Oct 14, 2021 | 1:13 pm
#5992
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Location: Philly burbs
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Sweet potato casserole is sweet, not really savory. Think pie…without the crust. Boil sweet potatoes to soften. Mash. Add butter, cream, brown sugar and ginger. Whip’em. Enjoy!
As for the onions, they are pearl, in a cream sauce. Peel onions. Parboil them. In a skillet, melt butter. Add vermouth. Add a couple of cloves. Add cream. Reduce to a thick syrup. Remove cloves. Add the onions. Sprinkle sugar on top and carmelize. Reduce by 1/3. Place in casserole dish and place in 325 degree oven for 45 minutes. Done!
Thanks mod!
Oct 14, 2021 | 2:56 pm
#5993
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Redondo Beach, Ca
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As regards another Thanksgiving tradition I could do without:
Moderator hat on: Let's take further Thanksgiving food discussions here, please: Consolidated "What's for Thanksgiving Dinner - Questions/Recommendations" thread
Moderator hat on: Let's take further Thanksgiving food discussions here, please: Consolidated "What's for Thanksgiving Dinner - Questions/Recommendations" thread
Oct 14, 2021 | 4:27 pm
#5994
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dinner was stromboli pizza and cauliflower
Oct 14, 2021 | 5:13 pm
#5995
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Grilled swordfish and shrimp (marinated in Meyers Lemon olive oil, capers, garlic, lemon zest, salt/pepper), asparagus, split/toasted leftover corn muffins, blueberries w/whip cream, and a homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookie for dessert
Oct 14, 2021 | 6:06 pm
#5996
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Struts - Oxford, AL : 10 wings, sweet heat sauce, tortilla chips, celery, extra bbq sauce on the side
Oct 14, 2021 | 8:28 pm
#5997
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Some of FS 190 lunch which became dinner ( s ) too , you will understand from photos !
Appetisers & butter with yuzu ? , celeriac soup
Tuna ( well done ) linguine
The prawn & scallops
Cheese plate & some of the desserts
Fairfax from Egg Slut .. with sides of truffle hash browns and applewood bacon
Appetisers & butter with yuzu ? , celeriac soup
Tuna ( well done ) linguine
The prawn & scallops
Cheese plate & some of the desserts
Fairfax from Egg Slut .. with sides of truffle hash browns and applewood bacon
Oct 14, 2021 | 9:46 pm
#5998
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Location: Chicago, IL, USA
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Sienna Tavern -- delicious but I'm still stuffed. Burata; wagyu meatball; shaved Brussels sprouts salad; spaghetti with crab and blistered tomatoes.
We split each dish but it was still too much food.
We split each dish but it was still too much food.
Oct 15, 2021 | 2:02 am
#5999
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Roast chicken thighs (short salt / water brine - 3 hours?); two thighs got seasoned with some Korean bbq / Chinese garlic sauce. Remaining thighs were seasoned with freshly-ground salt & pepper.
roasted onions (Below chicken)
sautéed bok choy & cabbage
purple rice
roasted onions (Below chicken)
sautéed bok choy & cabbage
purple rice
Oct 15, 2021 | 3:57 pm
#6000
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dinner... franks & beans