Sweet potatoes?
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We used to do that (standard baked with marshmallow etc.) but about 10 years ago we held a Sweet Potato versus Rutabaga election, and the Rutabaga won in a landslide. Itās a lighter note in an otherwise petty heavy meal.
Iāll email the list above out to the daughters and theyāll let me know if Iām forgetting anything.
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Weāre now six instead of four, so while originally I was thinking of scaling the pie down to a 7-inch, Iām now planning to do the standard 9-inch.
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All right, the bite-size quiches are delectable and also easy.
Only downside is that Iāll have to carry my mini muffin tins with me.
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Thereās always room for pie. 
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Wine. You are forgetting the wine. Also maybe cranberry sauce of some sort?
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Uh my 7-year old needs to know more.
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Turns out it will just be me and BF (mom is staying put for a bunch of reasons, but will be back out here for Christmas). So, when I asked him about the day he said, āYou know what? I just want a turkey sandwich.ā
Taking that into account, I am going to adapt a boneless, skin on (I think) turkey breast to Kenjiās Turkey Porchetta recipe. So, I still get to do a fun thing in the kitchen. From there, I am tempted to have a choice of basic (mayo, tomato, Swiss) things and some ākick it upā things (Provolone, sauteed broccoli rabe, hot peppers) so we can both build what we like. Iām still giving it some thought. I might make my own sub rolls.
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I suggest you jettison one of the veg, buy the rolls and ask one of the other people to bring dessert. Take care of yourself.
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Heās going right for the great leftovers without the fuss of the day. Canāt say I blame him!
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Yep! He knows where itās at!
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Be kind to yourself! Did you see Inaās doctored store-bought thanksgiving article in the NYT? She makes it fussier than necessary in some cases, but the idea is right!
Maybe you could make your favorites and supplement with store-bought?
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I was having major fomo yesterday after I helped a friend find a catered ānon-standardā thanksgiving meal ā itās also a big anniversary for them, and she wanted something special.
My top 3 finds:
- Italian porchetta-centric feast (turkey special for thanksgiving, or traditional pork option) with a la carte sides like sausage and sourdough italian-seasoned stuffing and fresh pasta (fully prepared)
- Taiwanese duck-centric feast
- Asian fusion brisket-centric feast
I mean. I want to eat all of that now.
And your turkey porchetta sandwich!
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I am actually thinking about a Peking(ish) duck for Christmas when mom does come!
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Correct. I have the horrid canned jellied stuff already (my FIL insists on it) but when I texted the list to my MIL she pointed out that the strawberry-pretzel stuff is for Christmas and that sheād be bringing the fresh cran salad per her usual.
And sorry for failing to mention, but yeah, the wine is a given.
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Iāve never watched my MIL or daughters when theyāve make it, but this looks very close to it.
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I like your thinking in terms of what can be done ahead and reheated and might steal some of your ideas. I do find both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners a bit stressful, and a lot of that I put on myself by trying to have everything come together at the right time when the meatās going to be done.
Iāve never tried the Field Roast (had to look it up) and it looks pretty good. Have you tried this before - is it as good as it looks? I have a vegetarian friend whoās always looking for new stuff and also always sending me ideas for my daughter.
Re dinner rolls - Sister Schubert brand yeast rolls and their āParker Houseā style rolls, if in your area, Iāve found to be easy and a fine sub for making my own when Iām feeling stressed. Pepperidge Farm also makes a variety of frozen rolls and Iāve tried several of them with good results.
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Vegetarian hereāField Roast brand is great. Iāve only had the sausages, but they are delicious.
I love that someone likes rutabaga!
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That is a lovely tradition!
The Keg- a chain steakhouse in Canada- has kept Neptune mushroom, stuffed with crab and cream cheese, as an appetizer for years.
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