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I hope it starts to cool down. Warm Thanksgivings just don't feel right.

11/17/2011 8:20:19 AM

^ Agreed! Looks like you'll get your wish though

Quote :

"please send me recipes for: cider brined turkey, mushroom and hazelnut stuffing, and bacon buns"

Cider brined turkey: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cider-Brined-and-Glazed-Turkey-233148
And I have to admit I have never made the glaze or gravy from that recipe
Stuffing: http://nymag.com/listings/recipe/mushroom-hazelnut-stuffi/
My friend made it last year for Thanksgiving and said it was amazing.

And the bacon buns are in a very old Lithuanian cookbook given to me by my Lithuanian mother-in-law, so I'll have to dig it up when I get home and type it up here. They are full of bacony goodness!

[Edited on November 17, 2011 at 8:43 AM. Reason : a]

11/17/2011 8:42:46 AM

btt

11/17/2011 3:11:21 PM

damn you people

11/17/2011 3:16:54 PM

I want to make this bread:

Bacon Cheddar Bubble Bread

http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/10/bacon-cheddar-bubble-bread/

11/17/2011 4:53:14 PM

Im planning on baking a turkey or whatever you call it...

but we are having about 25 people sunday and I am not sure a 13 lb turkey will be enough for all them.

should I make two? maybe fry one?

11/17/2011 5:40:55 PM

^Definitely make two, ESPECIALLY if want any leftovers.

Fuck we regularly cook 20+ pounds for 14 people.

11/17/2011 5:46:34 PM

^^

If you don't want to do another turkey, add a ham or a boston butt. Also make sure you have plenty of sides and desert.

11/17/2011 5:59:15 PM

They say you should have 1.5 pounds of turkey for every person, so you're looking at a 38 pound bird or two 20 pound birds. When I used to organize a Thanksgiving dinner for 30 people, I would cook three smaller turkeys usually.

11/17/2011 6:23:51 PM

^Yea, though if you know all the people and can make a call on it, you can go down to a pound per person. Either way, he should definitely add another turkey!

11/17/2011 6:27:44 PM

lol yeah considering when we only have 6 people at our dinner and usually do a 10-13 pound turkey, there's no way that's feeding 25 people.

11/17/2011 6:31:45 PM

i always do about double what we need because thanksgiving leftovers are da boooomb

11/17/2011 9:12:16 PM

I can't find my cookbook I'm sure it's still in one of the many boxes we have left to unpack lol.

11/17/2011 10:06:36 PM

Quote :

"The cost of Thanksgiving dinner has taken its biggest jump in 20 years, but Triangle shoppers say they're finding ways to get around the price rise - from coupons to sharing - and keep the cherished tradition."

http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/family/story/10405524/

Maybe it's just because of the sort of stuff I cook in the first place, but I really don't think my bill has been 13% more than it was last year.

11/20/2011 10:30:24 PM

THINGS YOU CAN ONLY SAY AT THANKSGIVING:

1. Talk about a huge breast!
2. Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.
3. If I don't undo my pants, I'll burst!
4. Whew, that was one terrific spread!
5. I'm in the mood for a little dark meat.
6. Are you ready for seconds yet?
7. It’s a little dry; do you still want it?
8. Just wait your turn, you'll get some!
9. Don't play with your meat!
10. Just spread the legs open and stuff it in.
11. Do you think you’ll be able to handle all of these people at once?
12. You still have a little bit on your chin.
13. I didn’t expect everyone to come all at once!
14. How long will it take after you stick it in?
15. You’ll know it’s ready when it pops up!

11/20/2011 11:02:20 PM

I am soooooooo making these for thanksgiving



cranberry curd walnut shortbread bars! om nom nom

link to recipe if anyone else is interested : http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/dessert/fall-recipe-cranberry-squares-with-walnut-shortbread-crust-133199

11/20/2011 11:53:47 PM

Those look awesome!

11/21/2011 12:30:58 AM

If anybody needs last minute Thanksgiving supplies like meat thermometers and what not, World Market has them half off until Wednesday.

11/21/2011 12:11:00 PM

kate - just pinned your cranberry bars to my board. i don't know that i'll do them for family thanksgiving, but hopefully another meal soon!

11/21/2011 6:38:21 PM

i'll prob make a double batch this week and can POSSIBLY drop some by for you to sample <3

and wtf we need to hang out biatch it's been a hot second

11/21/2011 6:41:34 PM

i was just saying that the other day actually. i'll be back in town saturday if you want to do anything that night!

and yes, please, on the sampling!

[Edited on November 21, 2011 at 6:53 PM. Reason : ]

11/21/2011 6:52:44 PM

i think i work (fail) but maybe. i might even let you meet the new boy.

i'm not totally sure if he is aware he is my new boy but oh well

11/21/2011 7:48:00 PM

I've decided that I'm going to make those cranberry bars to send out to family for Christmas. I think I'll change out their crust for one that uses hazelnut meal though.

11/21/2011 9:34:32 PM

So Trader Joe's was a fucking mad house yesterday of people buying up goods for Thanksgiving. They were almost completely out of cream of mushroom soup and were already sold out of shallots. I got one of the last things of fresh sage. Looked like they were going to be out of pumpkin by today as well.

11/22/2011 8:58:12 AM

Quote :

"i'm not totally sure if he is aware he is my new boy but oh well "

men can go years before figuring this out

11/22/2011 7:20:49 PM

i'm most looking forward to my bourbon chocolate pecan pie

/alkie

11/22/2011 10:24:17 PM

^ Jesus that sounds amazing!

11/22/2011 11:35:33 PM

I just realized we don't have anything to serve the gravy in. FFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUU. I think I'll just serve it in a Pyrex measuring cup and buy a gravy boat on clearance this weekend.

11/23/2011 9:26:03 AM

first world problem

11/23/2011 5:11:05 PM

I just finished two pumpkin and two pecan pies (and a mini tasting pie for each). I can't wait until the tasting pies cool.

11/23/2011 5:28:45 PM

^^ hahaha yes, yes it is.

11/23/2011 5:37:57 PM

Tables set, apple pie made, house clean, pots out ready for potatoes and green beans tomorrow, and I'll make the pumpkin pie tonight. Collards also to be made tomorrow. SO EXCITED!!! Hosting thanksgiving is (so far)

11/23/2011 7:13:43 PM

i dont know if i could ever be that excited about doing all that work

11/23/2011 7:24:28 PM

well...everyone is bringing something; and we're not doing the turkey. so it's not a boat load of work.

11/23/2011 7:39:12 PM

day after thanksgiving leftover feast party?

i never got the invite in previous years

11/23/2011 7:44:30 PM

Cranberry sauce done, turkey is stuffed with its veggies, brussel sprouts halved and ready for roasting, veggies for stuffing sauteed, table set and ready. Just need to make mashed potatoes tomorrow. Relatives bringing desserts and other sides. I think this is the most on the ball I've ever been for Thanksgiving. Still debating making cornbread but I think we'll have plenty of food as is.

11/23/2011 8:53:42 PM

Quote :

"katie92 (8:54) : so my hands are orange and smell like carrot. my carrot/flour mixture was too dry (aka too much carrot). and i made a recipe called Dummy Fudge but somehow managed to fuck it up. is it MONDAY YET?"

11/23/2011 8:55:13 PM

haha what are you making with carrots and flour?

11/23/2011 8:55:43 PM

carrot cake
it's my first time
it's my stepdad's favorite
i ruineded it

11/23/2011 8:57:11 PM

what kind of idiot thinks condensed milk is the same thing as evaporated milk? THIS ONE!

no wonder my fudge is still chocolate pecan soup in the fridge. >.<


I FUCKING QUIT

11/23/2011 9:14:33 PM

lol oh shit!

11/23/2011 9:16:18 PM

yeah yeah
laugh it up
i'm laughing at myself on the outside
but on the inside i'm crying

i can't fucking believe i did this

11/23/2011 9:16:56 PM

haha one time I accidentally put condensed milk in a tuna casserole. Didn't realize it until I served it for dinner. That night ended in pizza

11/23/2011 9:26:11 PM

i'm 10 seconds away from burning my carrot cake
which is sure to taste like a big pile of carrots with cinnamon on it


/wrists

11/23/2011 9:28:07 PM

I was just told that I'm expected to bring the turkey tomorrow. Luckily it was just a frightening joke.

11/23/2011 9:29:26 PM

holy shit
i just snagged a corner of the carrot cake
it's fucking perfect
FUCK
ING
PER
FECT


i am a genius
ok not really
but dude, i'm glad at least one of my desserts turned out good

11/23/2011 9:32:03 PM

It's a Thanksgiving miracle!

11/23/2011 9:35:27 PM

seriously
miracle or something
this calls for more bourbon

11/23/2011 9:37:24 PM

ya, i dont think i will ever host thanksgiving, you need to clean before, then cook, then host, you're the last to get to sit down, you cant leave, and then when its all said and done, you have to clean up again before you go to sleep, never doing that

11/23/2011 9:40:20 PM

Quote :

"day after thanksgiving leftover feast party? i never got the invite in previous years"

That was a fine tradition that fell by the wayside. I know saps mentioned it at one point in a "why don't we do that anymore" kind of way. It would be fun to get that back in gear again, and we have a fine house for gathering. I dunno about this year though...

11/23/2011 10:10:03 PM