Thanksgiving 2013 is only a few days away!!! This is my Christmas and Super Bowl wrapped into one day, I couldn't be more excited. Is any one else hosting? Or will you get to bring a side dish to somewhere? Keep reading for some great ideas and to find out what we'll be devouring.
The Plan: 9 guests - A little bit smaller crowd than last year
The Place: We have 5 place settings in the dining room and another 4 on a table we have set up on one half of the living room. You do what you have to do.
The Time: honesly, I still haven't planned my day of time line, maybe 2? but they'll be apps in case it ends up being 3
The Bird: we've ordered a fresh turkey from Whole Foods which I'll be picking up tomorrow after work to start the dry brine!
To brine or not to brine: dry brining the bird!
The Menu
§ Rosemary Lemon & Orange Turkey
§ Traditional Mashed Potatoes
§ Dad's Potato Stuffing
§ Roasted Root Vegetables
§ Olive Oil Sauteed Green Beans
§ Baby Kale and Mixed Green Salad with Pomegranate Seeds
§ Apple Pie
§ Traditional Brownies
§ Chocolate Chip Cookies
§ Traditional Brownies
§ Chocolate Chip Cookies
The plan this year was to keep things simple and traditional and ask for help where we need it. Mom and Dad are helping with the potato stuffing and they'll be bringing the cheese for the cheese plate. Grammy and Uncle Mike are in charge or the mixed nuts for the cheese plate, white wine, and brownies. And Jenny and Joe will hopefully bring some beer and the Apple Pie.
How do you split up the meal? I like to do the side dishes as well as the Turkey to keep all the flavors balanced. But I sure love the help of appetizers, dessert, and drinks. I'm hoping with this menu of very traditional items there will be a little less work in the kitchen, and more chatting and family time.
What's your favorite part about the holiday? Do you like to host? I'm also looking forward to this years after dinner craft. Last year was candy turkeys!
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