# Thanksgiving Menu 2016 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 16, 2016, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193 "2016-11-16T19:19:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/41 "2016-11-22T00:38:51Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > Just the three of us as usual so no turkey. We had turkey a week early at a dinner hosted by the organization that used to provide our housing (SO still utilizes their counseling services). > > Loaded potato skins as appetizers followed by a ham (simmered all day in the crockpot), cheddar biscuits (from a box), mashed potatoes (from the potatoes used for the skins), stuffing, and my homemade egg nog for dessert. I don’t understand. What does the size of the group have to do with the size of the bird? 😃 There are three of us and right now our 19 pound Mary’s Natural turkey is air-brining in the fridge. We’re big fans of leftovers. ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/42 "2016-11-22T00:43:27Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I’ll be spending the holiday alone since my husband has gone to help his parents with some legal issues and he won’t be home till after T-day. I don’t want to drive to my mom’s, so I’ll hang at home with my critters. And I won’t be cooking anything special. > > And, honestly, I really don’t care. That actually sounds like a nice, quiet, lovely day, something to be thankful for, enjoy it! ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/43 "2016-11-22T01:07:46Z")
**4d3fect** , could you tell me about the turkey grilling experience? I’m thinking we should do that this year. We’re doing a Cajun-themed thanksgiving. Cajun turkey (hopefully grilled) Creole cornbread stuffing maque choux Roasted buttercup squash Sausage stuffed mushrooms Maybe shrimp etouffee? Some sort of bread Pecan pie carmel cheesecake, which has nothing to do with Louisiana, but I want it. I need Cocktail suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![4d3fect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/4d3fect/32/9728_2.png) [@4d3fect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4d3fect)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/44 "2016-11-22T07:59:39Z")
Renee: we bought a couple of wire “dams”, set them into the bottom grill, light the coals in a “chimney” and while the coals are getting ready, prep the turkey. Ordinarily just dust with salish, garlic powder, pepper, maybe a little cayenne. No stuffing, makes cooking more predictable. Then we drop a drip pan in the bottom center, divvy up the coals on the side, pop the grill over them then slide the turkey in. Cover., A 13 -lb. bird takes a couple hours, tops. Hope this helps. ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/45 "2016-11-22T18:47:32Z")
The dams are to hold the coals around the edges of the grill? ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/46 "2016-11-22T18:56:47Z")
Just me and the missus this year, which is fine. I don’t want to get up at 5AM to start prepping and cook a birdzilla. I got a turkey breast, I’ll make stuffing and mashed potatoes, we don’t have to clean the house or find all the good dishes. The kids and other family all have real plans to be somewhere else so no contingency plans are needed either. This year I really do have something to be thankful for. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/47 "2016-11-22T19:06:19Z")
Reservations. No, really. We’re heading to a wedding this weekend so we’ll be skipping the traditional meal, fuss and bother. ---
**Author:** ![4d3fect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/4d3fect/32/9728_2.png) [@4d3fect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4d3fect)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/48 "2016-11-22T19:47:19Z")
> [@Renee](#): > > The dams are to hold the coals around the edges of the grill? Just so. There’s a pic in the little how-to/recipe pamphlet that came with ours. here, hope this helps.[http://store.weber.com/accessories/category/cook/1348](http://store.weber.com/accessories/category/cook/1348) we found ours in one of our local hardware stores. ETA , one year we went all epicurious and made a maple butter concoction that we slid underneath the skin. A hell of a lot more work than usual, but sure tasted good. ---
**Author:** ![Renee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/renee/32/287_2.png) [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/49 "2016-11-22T20:42:52Z")
Maple butter turkey sounds lovely! Thanks for the grilling directions. ---
**Author:** ![cher3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cher3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cher3)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/50 "2016-11-22T20:50:25Z")
We’re keeping dinner simple: Turkey, stuffing, mashed sweet and regular potatoes, green bean casserole (not a usual for us, but my daughter’s boyfriend requested it) and gravy. The real stars of the show are the homemade pies. We usually do apple and pumpkin. ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/51 "2016-11-23T01:18:42Z")
I just learned 2 new words: maque choux and salish. Am also adding scalloped pineapple to the menu…& I think Janisnevvy#2 is making/wants Mac & cheese. ---
**Author:** ![appleaday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/41988e/32.png) [@appleaday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleaday)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/52 "2016-11-23T02:01:38Z")
I usually make Thanksgiving dinner from scratch, but this year I don’t have the time or the energy. So, I’m having it delivered the day before. It’s going to be a traditional menu: turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, squash and brussels sprouts. I’ll add a green salad and dessert. ---
**Author:** ![Backwater\_Under\_Duck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ba8739/32.png) [@Backwater\_Under\_Duck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Backwater_Under_Duck)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/53 "2016-11-23T02:04:45Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > Alice? Who the fuck is Alice? Remember Alice? This thread’s about Alice. If, of course, you want a Thanksgiving dinner that can’t be beat. Everybody now: _You can get anything you want at Alice’s Restaurant…"_ ---
**Author:** ![appleaday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/41988e/32.png) [@appleaday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleaday)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/54 "2016-11-23T02:14:54Z")
Walk right in, it’s around the back . . . ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/55 "2016-11-23T17:21:34Z")
For starters, escargots. For dinner, USDA Prime, 8-ounce filets mignon wrapped in bacon, creamed spinach with feta cheese, and baked potatoes. For dessert, Marie Callender’s Chocolate [del]Satan[/del] Satin Mini Pies. The wine will be 14 Hands Hot To Trot red blend. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/56 "2016-11-23T17:34:19Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > For starters, escargots. > > For dinner, USDA Prime, 8-ounce filets mignon wrapped in bacon, creamed spinach with feta cheese, and baked potatoes. > > For dessert, Marie Callender’s Chocolate [del]Satan[/del] Satin Mini Pies. > > The wine will be 14 Hands Hot To Trot red blend. Wait… it’s not a law you have to have turkey on Thanksgiving? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/57 "2016-11-23T17:44:58Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Wait… it’s not a law you have to have turkey on Thanksgiving? It’s a break from tradition. Even when I lived alone, I’d make a turkey. (Well, except for a couple of times when I was wallowing and had a chicken pot pie or a turkey TV dinner.) I make a damned fine turkey, if I do say so myself. But we can’t have leftovers this year. ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/58 "2016-11-24T19:54:16Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > For starters, escargots. > > For dinner, USDA Prime, 8-ounce filets mignon wrapped in bacon, creamed spinach with feta cheese, and baked potatoes. > > For dessert, Marie Callender’s Chocolate [del]Satan[/del] Satin Mini Pies. > > The wine will be 14 Hands Hot To Trot red blend. Sounds so delicious! What time are we eating? 😊 ---
**Author:** ![eenerms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cdc98d/32.png) [@eenerms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eenerms)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2016, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/59 "2016-11-24T20:26:58Z")
Baked lobster tail, seared scallops, creamed cauliflower, green bean and mushroom casserole, dinner rolls, garden salad, chocolate pecan pie. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2016, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193/60 "2016-11-24T20:45:03Z")
The ham is so pretty. I made it all fancy-pantsy with pineapples and maraschino cherries. It is also shining brightly with apricot-Dijon glaze. [This is what I’m going for.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CC-l8n-W8AAWwCM.jpg) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193.md?page=4)