*gulp*
Last year, I was super pregnant and only about a week and 1/2 from a scheduled induction so I didn't do anything but show up and eat. So this year I wanted to take on more of the cooking.
We are having our meal at 6pm, which may be odd since some eat at 1 or so. I want so badly for Logan to eat with us so I scheduled it at a time when he will be hungry and happy.
Here is what I am in charge of:
Turkey - which I am brining.
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| From Williams Sonoma |
Then while it is roasting I will baste it with this glaze:
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| from Williams Sonoma |
Just in case the drippings are still super salty and I need some help, I grabbed a jar (or 2) of turkey gravy base:
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| from - yes - Williams Sonoma |
I am also making:
Steamed green beans
Mashed Potatoes (made with my secret recipe)
Apple Crisp (from Barefoot Contessa, but it's much like this one from PW)
Rolls
From Others:
Sweet Potatoes
Fruit Salad
Broccoli Cheese casserole
Dressing/Stuffing
Wine
Wine
Wine
My game plan is to get up and make the potatoes right away and then I can just put them in the oven to heat up before we eat. Otherwise I just need to rise the rolls and prep the crisp while the turkey roasts all day.
And watch the parade.
And drink cider.
And eat pumpkin bread.
Super excited Logan will get to eat Thanksgiving with us at the table like a big boy.
And then 4 days later turn 1.
Oy,
6 comments:
I love Thanksgiving and have hosted it 4 times!! I love to be in the kitchen and all the smells! This year its just the three of us, but I am still cooking!
For the past few years I have used Kidd Kraddics Brown Bag Turkey recipe and it is TO DIE!
My Aunt and cousin who have only used a family turkey recipe for years are now doing the brown bag...so juicy and delish!
Thankfully, our house isn't hosting. But I'll still be making mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and bread. Apparently I'm in charge of the carbs. WOOHOO!!
Did you go shopping at Williams Sonoma? ;)
Your menu is making me extremely hungry. Seems like it'll be a lot of cooking (and I tend to stress even though I'm only making a casserole and stuffing) so best of luck to you!
Looks SOO delicious! I cannot wait for Thanksgiving for the same reason. My little guy was 4 months last here, and this year he LOVES food. It will be so fun! Have a happy Thanksgiving with your sweet boy!
Heheh I'm glad you remembered the wine! :P
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