Author Topic: Tentative Thanksgiving menu... (Read 4577 times)

K Frame · « **on:** November 13, 2015, 08:57:28 AM »

at Casa Irwin.

I don't feel like going whole bore on the turkey and stuffing. My time at T-giving is going to be more limited than normal, so I think I'm going to shoot for easy to prepare, and I think that this menu suffices.

I've not told Mom about it yet, but I think she'll be on board.

Herbed roast loin of pork with cider reduction sauce

Potatoes and onions au gratin

Roasted baby carrots, beets, and parsnips

Green beans with garlic and balsamic vinegar

Fresh cranberry salad

For dessert, cranberry pecan pie and pumpkin pie.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2015, 09:24:57 AM »

Is it just you and Mom?

K Frame · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2015, 09:34:44 AM »

Nope, my brother will be there, possibly his on again/off again wife (don't ask), and possibly some family friends.

MillCreek · « **Reply #3 on:** November 13, 2015, 09:50:16 AM »

What is a fresh cranberry salad? As a fan of cranberries, this sounds intriguing.

K Frame · « **Reply #4 on:** November 13, 2015, 09:59:13 AM »

It's basically fruit salad -- grapes, apples, and citrus (I like tangerines) -- with the addition of chopped fresh cranberries. Add some sugar and maybe a touch of ginger to taste, and let set to macerate. I usually make it a day or two ahead so that it really has time to sit and the flavors to blend.

My on-again/off-again sister in law (don't ask) made it a few years ago for a holiday meal. We had always had the jellied cranberry sauce, but fresh cranberry salad is an incredible addition to a heavy heavy meal. The flavors are crisp, fresh, bright, and light. It's a great palate cleanser

BobR · « **Reply #5 on:** November 13, 2015, 10:14:02 AM »

That sounds good. My wife and I decided several years ago the whole cooking for Thanksgiving was overrated for just the two of us. We would want all of the traditional stuff and wasted a lot of food. This was our menu from last year and I am sure it will be very similar this year.

bob

K Frame · « **Reply #6 on:** November 13, 2015, 10:20:11 AM »

A few years ago it was just me and Mom for dinner for 2 or 3 years in a row, and she and I went to a local restaurant that put on one hell of a spread, and relatively inexpensively.

Unfortunately, it closed down.

Two years ago it was just me and Mom, so we made a ham loaf with pineapple sauce and creamed cabbage.

K Frame · « **Reply #7 on:** November 13, 2015, 10:22:15 AM »

Damn! Love that menu from the Davenport Hotel.

I'd actually wear a jacket for a meal like that.....

BBBBBBBBBBWHAHAHAHAHA!

Like hell I would. :D

BobR · « **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2015, 10:24:30 AM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on November 13, 2015, 10:22:15 AM

Damn! Love that menu from the Davenport Hotel.

I'd actually wear a jacket for a meal like that.....

BBBBBBBBBBWHAHAHAHAHA!

Like hell I would. :D

I put on my fanciest Hawaiian shirt and a pair of 5.11 pants and call it good. :)

bob

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #9 on:** November 13, 2015, 11:04:59 AM »

Do what you want, but I hope you at least explain this to the family/friends beforehand.

My wife and I visit the Italian side of her family every other year. The last time we went, there was no turkey; only mostaccioli. No explanations, either. I'm not a big fan of turkey (or most other Thanksgiving food), but it just seemed pretty lame to invite everybody over for thanksgiving, and then skip the traditional main course that everyone is expecting. I mean, people even call it "Turkey-day."

That's the second time Italians have screwed up my Thanksgiving. Dang Carabinieri.

K Frame · « **Reply #10 on:** November 13, 2015, 11:23:45 AM »

"I hope you at least explain this to the family/friends beforehand."

I do the cooking so they'll eat what I serve.

My brother is fine with it, and as I've said, I've not yet discussed it with my Mom.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #11 on:** November 13, 2015, 12:08:16 PM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on November 13, 2015, 11:23:45 AM

"I hope you at least explain this to the family/friends beforehand."

I do the cooking so they'll eat what I serve.

My brother is fine with it, and as I've said, I've not yet discussed it with my Mom.

No turkey on Thanksgiving - WHY DO YOU HATE MURICA?!

K Frame · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2015, 12:13:28 PM »

Because I'm German.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #13 on:** November 13, 2015, 12:37:26 PM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on November 13, 2015, 12:13:28 PM

Because I'm German.

Then at least your potato salad is edible.

K Frame · « **Reply #14 on:** November 13, 2015, 01:19:43 PM »

And my sauerkraut can conquer France.

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mtnbkr · « **Reply #15 on:** November 13, 2015, 01:28:34 PM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on November 13, 2015, 01:19:43 PM

And my sauerkraut can conquer France.

Unless you ruin it (the kraut, not France).

Chris

vaskidmark · « **Reply #16 on:** November 13, 2015, 01:50:19 PM »

Quote from: fistful on November 13, 2015, 11:04:59 AM

Do what you want, but I hope you at least explain this to the family/friends beforehand.

My wife and I visit the Italian side of her family every other year. The last time we went, there was no turkey; only mostaccioli. No explanations, either. I'm not a big fan of turkey (or most other Thanksgiving food), but it just seemed pretty lame to invite everybody over for thanksgiving, and then skip the traditional main course that everyone is expecting. I mean, people even call it "Turkey-day."

That's the second time Italians have screwed up my Thanksgiving. Dang Carabinieri.

My Eye-talian friends invite me to the dinner they put on for mishpacha. They have turkey meatballs, as well as deli turkey slices in the antipasti. How much more Pilgrimish do you want?

If the bird is really that big a deal to you, I'll be glad to overnight the puppik.

stay safe.

K Frame · « **Reply #17 on:** November 13, 2015, 06:48:46 PM »

Quote from: mtnbkr on November 13, 2015, 01:28:34 PM

Unless you ruin it (the kraut, not France).

Chris

As opposed to the boy who is too timid to even try...

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Andiron · « **Reply #18 on:** November 13, 2015, 07:31:54 PM »

Hell, sounds tasty!

What time is chow....

charby · « **Reply #19 on:** November 13, 2015, 07:34:41 PM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on November 13, 2015, 08:57:28 AM

at Casa Irwin.

I don't feel like going whole bore on the turkey and stuffing. My time at T-giving is going to be more limited than normal, so I think I'm going to shoot for easy to prepare, and I think that this menu suffices.

I've not told Mom about it yet, but I think she'll be on board.

Herbed roast loin of pork with cider reduction sauce

Potatoes and onions au gratin

Roasted baby carrots, beets, and parsnips

Green beans with garlic and balsamic vinegar

Fresh cranberry salad

For dessert, cranberry pecan pie and pumpkin pie.

Tasty! If my SIL wasn't hosting I'd probably do a similar menu with beef wellington instead.

never_retreat · « **Reply #20 on:** November 13, 2015, 10:20:57 PM »

You could always simplify. We have threated the make these for turkey day.
They are good though.

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2015, 08:30:09 AM »

Quote from: never_retreat on November 13, 2015, 10:20:57 PM

You could always simplify. We have threated the make these for turkey day.
They are good though.

That actually looks good and easy for just a couple of people. Too bad no one in my house likes stuffing/dressing but me.

K Frame · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2015, 09:07:14 AM »

Those things look positively disgusting...

I suspect that all of it's processed.

Turkey roll, box stuffing, jarred gravy.

I'd rather eat dirt.

K Frame · « **Reply #23 on:** November 16, 2015, 09:55:28 AM »

Mom's on board with the menu.

So we're set.

I'm sure Mom will forget what we're having, and will wonder where the turkey is.

vaskidmark · « **Reply #24 on:** November 16, 2015, 03:58:24 PM »

Quote from: Mike Irwin on November 16, 2015, 09:55:28 AM

Mom's on board with the menu.

So we're set.

I'm sure Mom will forget what we're having, and will wonder where the turkey is.

There's always the "we had it last night" routine. Then blame Kingcreek's cat for the lack of leftovers.

stay safe.

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