The Big Problem is that we have to eliminate something traditional to be able to add something new (unless a small army is on your guest list). This year we are not having apple pie for the first time in more years than I can remember. I hope that Chococlate Chess Pecan Pie is worth it...The Stuffing has not changed, thank goodness: we make our own bread cubes from French baguettes and add sausage, chestnuts, onions, mushrooms, and celery. Technically, I think, it is dressing because we stopped stuffing the turkey to cut down on roasting time.
Sides will be old, green bean casserole and sweet potato/pineapple and marshmallow casserole; new, brussel sprouts with bacon confetti and roasted butternut squash with maple syrup and crumbled pecans. Mashed potatoes are eternal and ageless.
Desserts are: Cranberry pound cake (made its debut last year) and Chocolate Chess Pecan Pie (replacing my fave Apple Pie) - and the old standby, Pumpkin Pie (yum). Plenty of whipped cream. Our crusts are always from my grandmother's homemade recipe.
Drinks: A off-dry rose bubbly and/or a cabernet sauvignon will do nicely, as well as mulled apple cider.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE
The key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner (for the host) is to invite lots and lots of people and then assign all the side dishes. You’re home free because then all you have to do is cook the turkey and set the table.
ReplyDeleteWith my group of friends, the key question is, “How many different desserts?”. Over the years we’ve come up with an informal formula. One dessert for every 1.5 people. That doesn’t count sprinkles, melted chocolate or whipped cream. Also, not sure if fruit counts as a dessert. It’s just too healthy.
There can never be too many desserts!
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