Thanksgiving

Oh where oh where has the time gone!!! It's almost October and before you know it Thanksgiving will be here. Here's the problem.......My mom always hosts Thanksgiving at her house and has myself, dh, and both sets of my grandparents over, but this year she'll be in Key West visiting my brother. His birthday is on Thanksgiving and they are also going to celebrate Christmas also. I was talking to Joe about how bumed I am and he suggested having Thanksgiving at our house this year. It will be our first one married and we are in our new house. I love the idea of having my grandparents and il's over but I am a little scared. Joe is the big cook in the family but he has to work that night at 6pm. I know he'll cook most of the dinner but I need some suggestions. Here's what I have so far

Roasted and deep fried Turkey
Masked tators
Corn
Rolls
Sweet tators
Brocolli(?) cheese cassoral(?)
Gravy
Dressing
Apple Pie
Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Homemade Ice Cream
LOTS LOTS LOTS of alcohol
coffee
punch
milk
tea
water

We are having approx 12-15 people. ANy help would be great for both the menu and decoration/tablesetting ideas!!! TIA

Re: Thanksgiving

Most of this you can cook before hand and than just reheat that day. It works out best. For Thanksgiving we usually have:

turkey
stuffing
mashed potatoes
mashed sweet potatoes
string bean casserole
turnips (which my grandmother thinks we all like)
pumpkin bread

Re: Thanksgiving

Last year, our menu was:

Butternut squash soup
Green salad

Tofurkey & Turkey (w/ gravy)
Mashed potatoes
Stuffing
Green veggie (probably steamed broccoli, I can't remember)
Sweet potato "pie"
ETA: Homemade cranberry sauce (Way better than store-bought)

Apple pie
Mini banana bread muffins

Message edited 10/1/2007 3:10:09 PM.

Re: Thanksgiving

I host Thanksgiving for 10 people, here's what I make.

2 turkey breasts (no one eats dark meat)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Stove Top Stuffing
Green Beans sauteed with garlic/olive oil
Cranberry dipping sauce from Alton Brown
Cranberry sauce (the jelly stuff out of the can)

My MIL brings noodle pudding.

It's hard enough to cook for that many people without having to make too many dishes. There is always plenty of food.

Re: Thanksgiving

we usually have...

roasted turkey
string bean casserole
baked macaroni and cheese
sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping
stuffing
and cranberry sauce

then lots of desserts!