https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 19:24:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-1151673 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:24:08 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1151673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Success! I made the vegetable tian for my mom and husband as a trial run and they said it's a keeper. I took some shortcuts like using dried thyme leaves and ground thyme, so the fresh thyme for Thanksgiving will be even more delish. In the trial run I used parmesean and asiago cheese because I already had that on hand, but plan to use gouda for Thanksgiving for a cremier melt on top. The last modification is to add eggplant to the potato, squash, and zucchini. Besides all the chopping the Tian was really easy to make. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971896 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:18:25 +0000 prettylizy 971896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: First: I want to eat at your house!! mmmm</p> <p>Second: you were asking about a squash casserole and this one is a fave from my family that DH's family makes all the time now too. We have this like 1x week all through the fall and winter. LOVE IT!! <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/amazing-butternut-squash/" rel="nofollow">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/amazing-butternut-squash/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971846 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:05:35 +0000 blackbird 971846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. lemon-lime, I have absolutely no idea what brand it is! I do have a really nice balsamic vinegar that I could reduce if i felt so inclined...but i got that from a local shop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971809 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:54:21 +0000 JerricaBenton 971809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Sounds perfect, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971801 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:51:48 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 971801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JerricaBenton: Sure take them! From personal experience the cubed green apples are a hit. I served the pieces with the skin on for color contrast. </p> <p>My realtor's wife used horseradish with hers. Her tip was to make the horseradish extra cold/freezing and scoop a smidge onto the top of the soup. The cold of the horseradish would cool the piping hot soup as it melted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971794 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:51:03 +0000 regberadaisy 971794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Nope! I sometimes make it in my wok and sometimes in a regular sauté pan or even "frying" pan. I've even used a pot in a pinch!</p> <p>Just garlic, soy sauce and a bit of white sugar. That's it! You can cook it to whatever doneness you want. So easy peasy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971769 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:45:35 +0000 JerricaBenton 971769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have anything to add to your menu - sounds yum! I do like the idea of the soup, though! I think it would be fun to serve it in glasses like an amuse bouche, so guests can enjoy it wherever they are without a spoon! I love your garnish ideas, too. I might steal it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971764 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:42:25 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 971764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: That recipe calls for cheese, always a good sign! My dad is very proud of his garden, I'm sure he's going to bring some of his harvest. Which brand of balsamic glaze do you use? </p> <p>@regberadaisy: I like crunchy, al dente beans. Will I need any special equipment to make that? My stovetop cookware is non-stick and I have a cast iron skillet for cornbread &amp; frittatas that I use solely for the oven because of the smooth stovetop surface.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971733 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:31:38 +0000 regberadaisy 971733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is never too early to talk about turkey. Once then weather turns I demand a turkey meal. :P</p> <p>I always make stir fry green beans! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971706 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:23:19 +0000 blackbird 971706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The patio sounds nice! You can get some warmers, too, so the food stays warm. </p> <p>I brought this to our last big family function (Christmas maybe?) <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/vegetable-tian-recipe/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/vegetable-tian-recipe/index.html</a> and it was really good. You could do a second tray with different vegetables if you want...we even had some people who'd never had squash or baked tomatoes look at it funny, then decide it was delicious. I drizzled a thick balsamic glaze over the top before it was served. and i layered mine standing up so it was pretty </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971704 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:21:40 +0000 Smurfette 971704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I mean if there is mac n cheese, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, fried turkey, and wine, who has room for veggies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971689 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:17:20 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 971689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: LOL! So not a complete crowd pleaser :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971686 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:16:12 +0000 Smurfette 971686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I don't know honestly. I don't eat it since I don't like squash. I just know someone makes it every year. Sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971681 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 08:15:01 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 971681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Squash casserole peaked my interest, what's the texture like?</p> <p>DH doesn't want too many people in our house scuffing up our new floors, so I may talk him into letting me rent a long table &amp; chairs so we can dine altogether on the patio. (FL- has mild weather). But, I agree the soup may be overkill. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971573 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:44:05 +0000 Smurfette 971573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always have<br /> Corn Casserole<br /> Green Bean Casserole<br /> Broccoli<br /> Squash Casserole</p> <p>can you tell we like casseroles? :happy: </p> <p>Also don't forget the mashed potatoes!!!</p> <p>Also, I don't think you need the soup. With all that other food, especially is there isn't a table and chair for everyone to eat at. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-thanksgiving-meal-planning#post-971556 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:36:08 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 971556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know its a bit early, but I am an uber planner and need a crowd pleasing side dish (that I have enough time to perfect).</p> <p>Here's what I am serving for Thanksgiving:<br /> Turkey<br /> Cranberry-citrus relish<br /> Giblet Gravy<br /> Ham<br /> Cornbread w/ sage sausage dressing (stuffing)<br /> Baked mac &amp; cheese<br /> Slow cooked collards &amp; kale w/ tangy relish</p> <p>To start (optional)<br /> Butternut squash bisque with either horseradish garnish or green apples</p> <p>I may or may not serve soup in part because everyone will eat around the house and it just seems like a lot of moving. But, I could serve it like an amuse buche before dinner is served/ table is blessed.</p> <p>Veggie side dishes of the past that have worked for some, but not all or was too similiar to another served dish:<br /> Brussel Sprouts w/ bacon<br /> String beans (prepared like greens)<br /> Roasted carrots, squash, red onion, zuchinni platter<br /> Candied yams (my mom makes pie)</p> <p>I am not making any of the desserts, since my mom, MIL, and aunt are each bringing something. Sweet potato pie, Sour cream pound cake, and whatever MIL makes.</p> <p>What side veggie should I add?? Links to your fav recipe would be much appreciated. </p>