Thanksgiving is next week. What are you bringing to the table?

JojoRice

What is everyone bringing to the table for Thanksgiving? For my family's big pot luck dinner I'm going to try making mashed potato casserole this year.  

markymark550

I will be deep frying a turkey. I've got a homemade dry rub recipe that is phenomenal imo. Wife is probably going to make some kind of dessert as well.

tempo_n_groove

I'll do the cooking so Turkey brussels sprouts, green beans, taters and gravy.

F Me In The Brain

The norm,  since I will cook...except it will be gluten free where applicable due to my wife's needs

Turkey 
Mashed pots
Gravy
Stuffing
A spinach concoction (cream cheese and breadcrumbs, very good)
Corn
Olives of many types
Some random shit my in laws will make.
Absolutely zero green bean shitarole
Pie

I'll be mixing in some vodka throughout, no doubt.  

JOEJOEJOE

I bring indifference to the table!

Poncier

An appetite.

mfc2006

We're heading to my sisters for Turkey Day. We are making apple pie, spinach dip & cornbread stuffing.

JeBurkhardt

We do we do a Friendsgiving with a few families. I make the turkey and my wife will usually bring pumpkin pie and a cheesecake 

PureandEasy

I'm going to my nephew's and I asked what I could bring and I haven't heard back.  I know they have all the basics covered.  Last time I went there I brought some fancy boxes of candy.  I think that was a mistake as they don't like their kids to have too much candy and of course this is not long after Halloween. So, I thought this year I would bring some coloring books, crayons and bubbles for the kids (all under 8 years old) and just bring a bouquet of flowers for my nephew and his wife.  What you think about that?  Is that good?  I'm really perplexed, any advice would be welcome!!

tempo_n_groove

PureandEasy said:

I'm going to my nephew's and I asked what I could bring and I haven't heard back.  I know they have all the basics covered.  Last time I went there I brought some fancy boxes of candy.  I think that was a mistake as they don't like their kids to have too much candy and of course this is not long after Halloween. So, I thought this year I would bring some coloring books, crayons and bubbles for the kids (all under 8 years old) and just bring a bouquet of flowers for my nephew and his wife.  What you think about that?  Is that good?  I'm really perplexed, any advice would be welcome!!

That sounds good as long as the kids don't color the walls, lol.

A bottle of wine maybe?

Jumb0

Spatchcocking and smoking the turkey

Indifference71

Trying to convince my family that we should smoke a brisket and some ribs for Thanksgiving this year.  I know it's tradition and all, but Thanksgiving food is mostly trash.

Gern Blansten

I'm thinking of going with a turkey breast this year....but maybe not

Stupid thing to do?

markymark550

tempo_n_groove said:

PureandEasy said:

I'm going to my nephew's and I asked what I could bring and I haven't heard back.  I know they have all the basics covered.  Last time I went there I brought some fancy boxes of candy.  I think that was a mistake as they don't like their kids to have too much candy and of course this is not long after Halloween. So, I thought this year I would bring some coloring books, crayons and bubbles for the kids (all under 8 years old) and just bring a bouquet of flowers for my nephew and his wife.  What you think about that?  Is that good?  I'm really perplexed, any advice would be welcome!!

That sounds good as long as the kids don't color the walls, lol.

A bottle of wine maybe?

I was thinking the exact same thing lol.

Board games would also be worth considering as entertainment for the kiddos.

eddiec

I haven't had Thanksgiving dinner in about 12-15 years. I usually don't make it home in November with Christmas on the horizon, but I'm flying on Saturday.

I'm probably more excited about the Giants-Cowboys game than the turkey, but I will definitely consume a lot of cranberries. And some stuffed mushrooms.

josevolution

eddiec said:

I haven't had Thanksgiving dinner in about 12-15 years. I usually don't make it home in November with Christmas on the horizon, but I'm flying on Saturday.

I'm probably more excited about the Giants-Cowboys game than the turkey, but I will definitely consume a lot of cranberries. And some stuffed mushrooms.

Whoa 12-15 years? I’ve never missed thanksgiving been in this country since 1971! We’re doing traditional turkey dinner with trimmings! I’m more into the appetizers I’m in charge of those my daughter & wife will take care of the main course..safe travels 

tempo_n_groove

Gern Blansten said:

I'm thinking of going with a turkey breast this year....but maybe not

Stupid thing to do?

Do it.  So much quicker and easier.  I cook just breasts about twice a year.

mfc2006

Gern Blansten said:

I'm thinking of going with a turkey breast this year....but maybe not

Stupid thing to do?

Not at all. Much easier and tastes great

JeBurkhardt

Gern Blansten said:

I'm thinking of going with a turkey breast this year....but maybe not

Stupid thing to do?

Not at all. Much less work than doing an entire bird. The downsides to me doing it is I make a turkey for a Friendsgiving with a number of people, some who prefer the dark meat. The other one being I make a few dishes afterwards that use dark meat in them.

Gern Blansten

JeBurkhardt said:

Gern Blansten said:

I'm thinking of going with a turkey breast this year....but maybe not

Stupid thing to do?

Not at all. Much less work than doing an entire bird. The downsides to me doing it is I make a turkey for a Friendsgiving with a number of people, some who prefer the dark meat. The other one being I make a few dishes afterwards that use dark meat in them.

yeah I'll probably see what is available....might just end up with the whole bird

mickeyrat

my fat ass

eeriepadave

Poncier said:

An appetite.

this for me as well

PureandEasy

tempo_n_groove said:

PureandEasy said:

I'm going to my nephew's and I asked what I could bring and I haven't heard back.  I know they have all the basics covered.  Last time I went there I brought some fancy boxes of candy.  I think that was a mistake as they don't like their kids to have too much candy and of course this is not long after Halloween. So, I thought this year I would bring some coloring books, crayons and bubbles for the kids (all under 8 years old) and just bring a bouquet of flowers for my nephew and his wife.  What you think about that?  Is that good?  I'm really perplexed, any advice would be welcome!!

That sounds good as long as the kids don't color the walls, lol.

A bottle of wine maybe?

LOL, yeah I thought about sidewalk chalk but it may be too cold.  My nephew and his wife don't drink too much, but I agree wine is always a good go to as a holiday host gift.  Thanks!!

josevolution

Starters will def do oysters topped with smoked salmon & will also do a beef carpaccio! 

https://www.seriouseats.com/italian-easy-beef-carpaccio-recipe

josevolution

My wife baked these two last night! It’s torture looking at them today can’t touch till tomorrow after dinner 😋 apple pie & pumpkin 

F Me In The Brain

Very nice!

GlowGirl

josevolution said:

My wife baked these two last night! It’s torture looking at them today can’t touch till tomorrow after dinner 😋 apple pie & pumpkin 

Those look great. I am not a fan of pumpkin pie, but warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream melting all over it - yum!

F Me In The Brain

Just stuffed the bastard, put his bacon coat on, and put him in the oven

josevolution

F Me In The Brain said:

Just stuffed the bastard, put his bacon coat on, and put him in the oven

Whoa that is incredible please post picture once done! 

oftenreading

F Me In The Brain said:

Just stuffed the bastard, put his bacon coat on, and put him in the oven

Our family has traditionally done a bacon coat as well, though not as tidily as yours. Enjoy your dinner!

GlowGirl

F Me In The Brain said:

Just stuffed the bastard, put his bacon coat on, and put him in the oven

Looks delicious!! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.