https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:40:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1241018 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:37:39 +0000 lindseykaye 1241018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Yeah girl! You have to make it easy on yourself somehow on such a crazy day :) I really admire people who make every single thing from scratch, but for years like this where I'm doing all of the cooking myself I feel no guilt over doctored-up packet gravy and bakery rolls! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240983 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:31:07 +0000 lovehoneybee 1240983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bake rolls a day ahead of time and just warm them up while the turkey is being carved. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240954 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:24:10 +0000 looch 1240954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lindseykaye: okay, you've convinced me it's okay to use a mix for the gravy, at least for the base of it. I have had good luck with the kitchen basics brand unsalted chicken stock, so I can use that plus some of what comes out of the pan for flavor. I think I could also make the roux for the gravy earlier in the day, but I will get a packet and plan it by ear.</p> <p>I am also going to get bakery rolls! I hadn't thought of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240825 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:56:45 +0000 lindseykaye 1240825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you don't want to do full on homemade gravy - I've had luck making it out of a packet and subbing broth and pan drippings for some/all of the water called for. The texture is nice, the flavor is more predictable but the addition of broth and drippings takes it up a notch from the everyday (without going all out).</p> <p>And I go with purchased, prepared rolls that can be warmed just briefly in the oven before setting out. Either something bought from the bakery, or frozen rolls that I baked earlier in the day or the day before. Once everything has been pulled out and is being put on the table/buffet I immediately pop the rolls into the newly emptied oven and they're warm within 5-10 minutes. Usually it takes that long to get everything sorted and the timing works out.</p> <p>I go all out making the other dishes from scratch, so I take shortcuts where I can get them (and where my family doesn't mind or miss the homemade version). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240746 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:36:19 +0000 LovelyPlum 1240746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a make-ahead spoon bread in place of rolls? You could probably do it ahead of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240647 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:11:11 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1240647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: No advice on the gravy front.</p> <p>For the rolls, can you buy some from your local bakery? That's what my mom does... She has two ovens in her kitchen, but there's so much going on &amp; so much food to cook that it's easier to buy them from our bakery! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240634 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:08:13 +0000 looch 1240634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I could do that one, I am heading to the grocery store tonight and I could probably find a neckbone. The other option is to roast turkey wings, but I didn't plan ahead and I don't have that kind of time during the week!</p> <p>Gah! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240616 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:03:44 +0000 mrs. wagon 1240616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I made giblet gravy (real simple's recipe) last year and it was INSANE. I don't even like gravy and I wanted to eat it with a spoon. SO worth it!! I think pan drippings will still be amazing with turducken! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240611 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:01:22 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1240611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't serve rolls because the cornbread stuffing works as the "bread".</p> <p>Gravy Recipe</p> <p>Chicken broth- full fat<br /> Butter<br /> Onions- slice thin in short slivers<br /> White flour<br /> Giblets/ Neckbone- you may be able to find this sold separately.<br /> Seasoned salt (Lawry's)<br /> Black pepper<br /> Poultry seasoning</p> <p>*Simmer giblets and or neckbone in chicken broth until cooked through. Chop and shred finely. Set aside.</p> <p>*Sautee onions in butter. Set aside.</p> <p>* Add butter, add flour to make a rue. Season with salt, pepper and poutry seasoning. Add more butter to make it darker. Continuously whisk.</p> <p>*Add a little bit of broth, giblets, and onions. Whisk. Determine if you need more flour while things are still not super wet.</p> <p>* Add more broth to make the right amount of gravy. Low simmer. Taste and add additional seasoning if needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240579 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 08:47:17 +0000 regberadaisy 1240579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: no clue on gravy bc we always do pan drippings as well.<br /> Crescent rolls are a MUST for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thanksgiving-menu-gravy-and-bread-rolls#post-1240574 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 08:46:19 +0000 looch 1240574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I need help on two fronts:</p> <p>1. Gravy. This year is the first year I am making a turducken and I have no idea what the pan drippings situation is going to be like. I don't want to wait to find out and honestly my gravy and every one elses's always tastes like crap! Should I go with no gravy, use a storebought one, or do a make ahead? If you've done make ahead, do you have a tried and true recipe?</p> <p>2. Rolls: i don't have the oven space to bake something in time for it to be done at dinner, so I was thinking either cornbread or maybe parker house rolls? Any ideas? </p>