https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:18:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1958059 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:43:54 +0000 ShootingStar 1958059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're hosting this year but my parents are doing the majority of the cooking. A couple of my ILs may come too, but we're not sure. So there will be about 4-7 people plus DS. I think currently our menu is:</p> <p>Turkey with sage stuffing<br /> Mashed potatoes with homemade gravy<br /> Homemade cranberry sauce<br /> Butternut squash<br /> Rolls<br /> Green salad<br /> Apple pie<br /> Pumpkin pie</p> <p>It's not the biggest Thanksgiving we've ever cooked, but since we may have a small gathering we didn't want to go overboard. But all my favorite are included. But really I could take just a bite of turkey, a bite of potatoes, and a giant plate full off stuffing, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1958003 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:21:58 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1958003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom is hosting and making the total classics - turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole.</p> <p>We're in charge of drinks and I'm making this sangria in red and white: <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2014/10/22/honeycrisp-apple-sangria/" rel="nofollow">http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2014/10/22/honeycrisp-apple-sangria/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957891 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:46:05 +0000 nana87 1957891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we aren't hosting but we talked it all out with my brother, who is; ones with * are what we're making! It's a carb-heavy menu, but carbs = yum ;)</p> <p>turkey<br /> gravy<br /> stuffing<br /> cranberry sauce<br /> *roasted cauliflower with capers and raisins<br /> *mashed potatoes<br /> *butternut squash mac and cheese<br /> green salad<br /> pies (don't know exactly which, my sil is making them!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957861 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:30:10 +0000 BSB 1957861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are going out of town starting black Friday, so I'm sad that I won't be able to have leftovers for the whole weekend like I usually do. Last year, we ate all of our leftovers before the weekend ended. I wanted to take leftovers to work on Monday. </p> <p>I should cut back on my menu but DH wants his Thanksgiving items and I want mine. (I'm used to making everything.) Thinking we could take the leftovers on the plane or freeze the leftovers so we can have them when we get back the following week. (Oh, I will freeze the leftover turkey with my vacuum sealer. Love having turkey throughout the year) Anyway, need to decide what to do with our leftover on Thanksgiving night before our trip. </p> <p>Turkey<br /> Green bean/ veggie casserole<br /> Corn<br /> Stuffed yams/sweet potato<br /> cranberry sauce<br /> mashed potatoes<br /> Gravy<br /> Stuffing<br /> Pumpkin pie or Pumpkin bread<br /> Brussel sprouts </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957805 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:57:42 +0000 blackbird 1957805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: I feel the same. I want jazzed up thanksgiving/fall food but i'm not huge on the traditional thanksgiving foods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957801 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:56:09 +0000 yoursilverlining 1957801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m hosting, but my mom is doing most of the cooking, so win-win :silly: </p> <p>Appetizers:</p> <p>Not totally decided yet (I’m in charge of these – ideas……??) probably:<br /> Brie and St. Andre cheese and crackers<br /> Cream cheese block with hot pepper jelly and crackers<br /> Goat cheese with honey and crackers<br /> Fresh fruit</p> <p>Main:</p> <p>Turkey<br /> Cornbread stuffing (from scratch)<br /> Gravy (from scratch)<br /> Orange-cranberry relish<br /> Raspberry-cranberry relish<br /> Sweet potato dish (savory, with maple syrup and pecans)<br /> Mashed white potatoes<br /> Dinner rolls (from scratch)<br /> Green beans with almonds</p> <p>Dessert:</p> <p>Pumpkin pie (from scratch)<br /> Apple pie (from scratch) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957795 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:51:24 +0000 abmamma 1957795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am bringing dessert to my MILs -- cranberry pecan frangipane tart and maple syrup pie. I haven't made either before so hopefully at least one of the turns out well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957791 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:47:09 +0000 autumnlove 1957791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: yum!!!</p> <p>I am bringing a fruit and veggie platter. :-p </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957786 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:44:42 +0000 MediaNaranja 1957786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are going to my parents' house and having a bigger-than-normal meal since both my brothers are in town this year. </p> <p>-Turkey<br /> -Sausage stuffing<br /> -Southwestern corn pudding<br /> -Maple-pecan sweet potatoes<br /> -Regular mashed potatoes/gravy<br /> -Cranberry sauce<br /> -Brussels sprouts gratin</p> <p>Then for dessert:<br /> -homemade pumpkin pie (with pumpkins bought at the farmer's market)<br /> -leftover carrot cake (has been in the freezer since my birthday and I want it GONE).<br /> -Some sort of ice cream.....</p> <p>Pretty traditional over here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957588 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:25:07 +0000 Anagram 1957588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I'm not into a lot of the traditional thanksgiving "casseroles". I really dislike green bean casserole, I hate "candied" orange things and my husband isn't a big fan of plain mashed potatoes. And none of us like cranberry as a side, lol. Sooooo......</p> <p>And since LO is dairy free, I get to happily make other non-casserole type stuff.</p> <p>I just use this recipe for soup, but instead of butter, I sub Earth's best dairy-free. <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/curried_squash_soup/" rel="nofollow">http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/curried_squash_soup/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957554 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:14:43 +0000 looch 1957554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: my mouth is watering, I would love to know your spice combo!</p> <p>I just hate the big plates of bland food. Gah. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957549 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:12:18 +0000 Anagram 1957549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm obviously still undecided in my menu. Now I'm thinking about definitely nixing the mashed potatoes, and doing a coconut creamed corn w/ cilantro and red pepper recipe I like.</p> <p>Since LO is still dairy free, I prefer to do mostly stuff she can eat, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957541 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:08:47 +0000 Anagram 1957541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I thought about doing a butternut squash soup recipe I have (it's with curry and so, so good), but I didn't know if it would be overkill for just 4 adults. But now that I read it again, I kiiiiind of want it. It's so, so good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957538 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:07:35 +0000 Anagram 1957538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm hosting a small thanksgiving--just 4 adults and our LO.</p> <p>So my menu is:</p> <p>appetizers: brie en croute with crackers</p> <p>Turkey<br /> Gravy<br /> cornbread dressing<br /> Spicy sweet potato fries<br /> Sautéed haricot vertes with almonds and garlic<br /> from-scratch dinner rolls<br /> orange peal cranberry relish (from Trader Joe)</p> <p>*maybe cheesy mashed potatoes, but haven't decided if I'll do those or stick with our slightly-healthier sides.</p> <p>dessert: pumpkin pie and either pecan pie or apple pie, haven't decided--with vanilla ice cream </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957455 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:11:13 +0000 looch 1957455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not hosting either, but I had worked out a menu to do less food, but better, more flavorful stuff.</p> <p>Nibble, while guests arrive: my signature fig jam and goat cheese "pizza" </p> <p>Starter: butternut squash soup with crostini</p> <p>Main: roasted cornish hens, traditional stuffing, sauteed shredded brussels sprouts, cranberry relish</p> <p>Dessert: apple cranberry crisp and pumpkin cheesecake, I am making these to take with us on Thurs. It's honestly the only food I am looking forward to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957451 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:07:06 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1957451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My menu has gone through a couple changes:</p> <p>Start:<br /> Mac &amp; cheese baked in ramekins (gouda, white cheddar, Monterey jack topped with panko)</p> <p>Main:<br /> -Cornish hens<br /> -Cranberry relish (subbing apple juice for water, cinnamon stick for sugar, smidge of brown sugar)<br /> -Molasses glazed acorn squash wedges<br /> -Sauteed green beans w/ bacon<br /> -Oyster dressing</p> <p>Sweet:<br /> -Pumpkin bread pudding<br /> -Baked apple cups<br /> -Sweet potato pie (my mom's bringing)<br /> -Tres Leches ice cream </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957410 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 07:26:55 +0000 blackbird 1957410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Man I love delived eggs! My mom is making turkey, candied sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls and jello salad. I would be surprised if she makes a veggie, ha! And I'm bringing paula deen's corn pudding. There are only 4 adults and E. We have a smorgasbord at DH's family's thanksgiving, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957407 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 07:22:07 +0000 hilsy85 1957407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Deviled eggs<br /> Roasted eggplant dip<br /> Crostini with honey and ricotta<br /> Raw veggie plate </p> <p>Turkey<br /> Stuffing<br /> Roasted Brussels sprouts<br /> Grilled veggies<br /> Garlic roasted mushrooms<br /> Sweet potatoes<br /> Cranberry sauce </p> <p>Pumpkin cupcakes<br /> Apple pie<br /> Snicker doodle squares</p> <p>I am hosting for the first Time for 13 ppl and really nervous we won't have enough food! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957364 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:41:46 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1957364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littleblessings: Yum! I've always been intimidated by deviled eggs.</p> <p>@Kimberlybee: Wow, you're bringing 3 desserts?! Lucky family! That coconut cake is screaming my name. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957356 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:19:20 +0000 Kimberlybee 1957356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're not hosting but your menu looks great! I am bringing sausage stuffing, and dessert from a local bakery, coconut cake, and fruit tart cake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957355 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:14:35 +0000 littleblessings 1957355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-ham<br /> -mini turkey<br /> -deviled eggs<br /> -green bean casserole<br /> -mashed potatoes and gravy<br /> -stovetop stuffing<br /> -corn<br /> -turtle pie </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/share-your-thanksgiving-menu#post-1957350 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:08:34 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1957350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went grocery shopping tonight because we're hosting two thanksgiving dinners this week. Here's what we're serving...</p> <p>- Roast Turkey (alton brown style)<br /> - Galbijjim (korean braised short ribs)<br /> - Mashed potatoes and gravy<br /> - Cranberry sauce<br /> - Creamed corn<br /> - Cornbread<br /> - Stuffing/dressing<br /> - Sweet potato casserole<br /> - Balsamic cranberry brussels sprouts<br /> - Mac 'n cheese<br /> - 3 different pies - pumpkin, apple, and pecan<br /> - Vanilla bean ice cream to go with the pies</p> <p>We've got 24 guests (including kids) coming over for Friendsgiving on Tuesday, and a smaller family thing on Thursday! </p>