# We really need to have a virtual Thanksgiving dinner **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 17, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659 "2018-11-17T02:45:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/1 "2018-11-17T02:45:53Z")
imagine that travel is not an issue, that we can all teleport, fly,drive, or whatever, to a Doper’s home for Thanksgiving. That will be my place. I’ll provide the bird(s), enough for everyone. You are all invited. What will you bring to eat? Duplications allowed, I have a feeling we will need a lot of food. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/2 "2018-11-17T03:26:27Z")
Green olives stuffed with pickled onions/almonds Celery sticks topped with cheese whiz (bacon flavor) ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/3 "2018-11-17T03:50:37Z")
Not traditional, but I’d bring my Banana Pudding and you WILL love it, I swear. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/4 "2018-11-17T04:29:22Z")
I’m in! I’ll bring a few puff-pastry baked brie with raspberries and jam, with crackers, as appetizer. I know it sounds foofy, but it rocks. ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/5 "2018-11-17T04:37:00Z")
Deviled eggs. ---
**Author:** ![Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tastes_of_chocolate/32/3232_2.png) [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/6 "2018-11-17T06:23:33Z")
Wild rice and cranberry dressing. Not that soggy stuffing stuff, but a firm dressing that holds up to having a bit of gravy added on top. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/7 "2018-11-17T10:29:43Z")
I like all the stuff so far, especially that brie. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/8 "2018-11-17T14:59:51Z")
My favorite veggie dish: chopped up sweet potatoes and red potatoes with a whole cranberry/orange juice sauce. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/9 "2018-11-17T17:10:22Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > Not traditional, but I’d bring my Banana Pudding and you WILL love it, I swear. Um, I’m allergic to bananas. Sorry.\* My mother’s cranberry sauce with orange peel will be my contribution. Kind of like [this](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/perfect-cranberry-sauce-recipe-2104277) only with several strips of orange peel instead of a paltry single one. \*I was told by a chef to plead allergies when someone insists on feeding you something you’d rather not try (like liver). That way instead of making it their life’s goal to get some down your gullet, they will feel sorry for you and _leave you alone_. ---
**Author:** ![Chicken\_Fingers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Chicken\_Fingers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicken_Fingers)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/10 "2018-11-17T17:46:11Z")
No one ever thinks to bring the Indian pudding, so I will bring this luscious concoction. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/11 "2018-11-17T17:52:17Z")
I love 'naner pudding. > [@Annie-Xmas](#): > > My favorite veggie dish: chopped up sweet potatoes and red potatoes with a whole cranberry/orange juice sauce. That sounds fabulous. More details, please. I’ll bring something healthy so I can pig out on everyone else’s desserts: baby spinach salad with mandarin oranges, toasted walnuts, and feta cheese. The dressing is one I’ve posted elsewhere–equal-ish parts [roasted walnut oil](https://smile.amazon.com/Tourangelle-Roasted-All-Natural-Artisanal-Grilled/dp/B004V7JXFG/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542477011&sr=8-3&keywords=roasted%2Bwalnut%2Boil&th=1)and balsamic vinegar. Divine! ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/12 "2018-11-17T17:55:27Z")
I’m baking my apple butter pumpkin pie tomorrow for the family Thanksgiving dinner so I can make a few more for us. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/13 "2018-11-17T18:00:13Z")
> [@Annie-Xmas](#): > > My favorite veggie dish: chopped up sweet potatoes and red potatoes with a whole cranberry/orange juice sauce. Wow. Never had that before but it sound delicious! I like that it’s not traditional, but is still made from traditional ingredients. Win-win. I make a damn fine cranberry sauce (just the sauce, no potatoes), which I’ll be happy to bring. I don’t use anywhere near the amount of sugar that is normal, but I squeeze in the juice of an entire orange, and add a few orange slices for good measure. Simple, but tasty. ---
**Author:** ![Lancia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lancia/32/17174_2.png) [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/14 "2018-11-17T18:40:23Z")
It’s not traditional, but I’ll bring some charcoal-grilled salmon fillets. Cooked in a bit of Yoshida’s sauce with lemon and fresh cracked pepper, it’s to die for. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/15 "2018-11-17T20:51:36Z")
I do this simple but amazingly delicious vegan sweet potato dish with toasted pinenuts. It’s incredible. And OP, I highly recommend you ask MamaZappa for her brining recipe. Her turkeys are divine and the soup it makes afterwards is delicious. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/16 "2018-11-17T22:24:07Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > I do this simple but amazingly delicious vegan sweet potato dish with toasted pinenuts. It’s incredible. Need sweet potato recipe! ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/17 "2018-11-17T22:24:30Z")
I’ll bring stuffing AND dressing. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/18 "2018-11-17T22:43:08Z")
How about corn fritters? They are pretty delicious. I’ll bring those. **snowthx** , I love that brie recipe! Mine calls for cranberry sauce instead of raspberries, along with caramelized onions and pecans, but the same idea. 🙂 Worth every calorie! ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/19 "2018-11-17T23:01:22Z")
I love corn fritters! I want some right now please. This thread could use a few recipes, kwim? ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659/20 "2018-11-17T23:02:34Z")
I can bring my homemade pumpkin doughnuts for dessert. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-really-need-to-have-a-virtual-thanksgiving-dinner/824659.md?page=2)