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When it comes to cooking
and eating, nothing beats Thanksgiving.
The lucky cooks of this important meal usually start planning in October
and always wish for a wonderful, sumptuous
and memorable feast.
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thanksgiving
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But ooh...the work! The good news is that many stuffing,
vegetable and potato side dishes, and meat entrees like beef brisket or
baked ham, can be made 1-2 days
ahead. That leaves the turkey which generally requires special
attention.
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
These Thanksgiving menus are designed to be
taste-tempting, memorable and relatively easy. Don't stop
here. Mix and match these menu ideas with your favorite family or
traditional recipes. Be sure to check out the Thanksgiving Brunch!
Please enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving! Chef
Deb
eeeeeee Thanksgiving
for a Crowd
Serves 15-20 Guests
Sweet
and Sassy Shrimp Kebabs
Tapenade
Herb-Rubbed
Turkey with Roasted-Garlic Gravy
Pecan
Cornbread Stuffing
Add 1½ cups chopped,
oven-roasted pecans
Gratin of Sweet Potatoes with
Bourbon Buttered
Peas Waldorf Salad
Halve recipe to serve 25
Favorite Cherry Pie eeeeeee
Mostly
Easy Thanksgiving Menu Curried
Pumpkin and Apple Soup
Substitute 1 generous
teaspoon curry powder for the cinnamon
Delicious with Cheddar cheese crackers or bread Maple-Glazed
Turkey with Pecan Gravy
Potatoes
Au Gratin
or
Rich
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Carrots Simple
Tossed Salad Favorite
Cranberry Sauce and Rolls or Bread
Pear Pie
with Spicy Crumb Topping
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Easy Elegance
Sweet
and Spiced Pecans
Mini Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa
Herb-Rubbed
Turkey with Roasted-Garlic Gravy Scalloped
Sweet Potatoes Green Beans with Mustard and Mushrooms Mixed
Greens and Apple Salad
Place thin, tart apple
slices over your favorite mixed greens, dressed with a sweet and sour
vinaigrette. Add a pinch of Kosher salt and top with finely chopped toasted walnuts if desired
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
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Savory
and Sweet Italian
Tomato Bruschetta
or purchased appetizers in pastry
Pineapple
Glazed Turkey Breast
Herb-Crusted Sirloin Tip Roast with Creamy
Horseradish Sauce
Sweet
Potato Soufflé
Oven
Roasted Asparagus with Orange Vinaigrette
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Use a simple oil and
vinegar vinaigrette here
Chocolate
Toffee Trifle
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Thanksgiving
Day Brunch
Perfect for after church or
if you are not cooking the "main meal" but would like to host
family and friends Champagne
cocktails, fruit juices, coffee, tea
Made to Order Omelet Bar
Fillings:
crabmeat, green onions, minced shallots, diced tomatoes, chopped
mushrooms, white cheese
Sausages with Mustard and Tortillas
Also serve with sour cream
Asparagus
Parmesan Rice Salad
Strawberry and Spinach Salad
Holiday Cookies, Fruit Dessert |
