21 Nov 11 My Thanksgiving Menu

Foolishly, I offered to host Thanksgiving this year, and then remembered that I only have cursory cooking skills (not anywhere on par with my old roommate, Cody). But the family breathed a sigh of relief, and it’s at least easy to get to my house (as compared to my parents’ place).

Here’s the menu:

Turkey, purchased at Trader Joe’s, and pre-brined. I will probably brine it again

Bread-and-celery stuffing

Mashed potatoes

Gravy, made from the turkey drippings and scraps

Yam Casserole with pecans

Green Bean Casserole (the classic on the side of the fried onion cans)

Bread (cheating here, and buying it from Cub)

Pork tenderloin (they cut into nice, tasty medallions)

Pumpkin & mincemeat pie (made by Mom)

We’ll see how this goes. I’m cooking for 10 individuals, and this is going to be an adventure. Photos forthcoming!

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