A Thanksgiving Dinner

We have invited my grandmother over for an early Thanksgiving Dinner tonight... on the menu is:

The Turkey (of course)
Green Bean Casserole
Yum Yams
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Rolls
Cran-Apple Juice
Pecan Pie

Sounds great, huh?!

Ok, now for the breakdown...

The Turkey

We have used Wolfgang Puck's brine and roast turkey recipe for the last 6 years... every year is a success! We don't do the pan gravy or the stock... but you could if you like!

Green Bean Casserole

We use French's recipe for this side dish... doesn't everyone?

Yum Yams

This is a family recipe...

Ingredients

2-3 Sweet Potatoes, cubed
1/2 red apple, diced
1/2 green apple, diced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tbs. butter
marshmallows to cover

Directions

Combine all ingredients except for marshmallows. Bake in 350 degree oven till sweet potatoes are tender. Put marshmallows on top, bake till marshmallows are browned and puffed.

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

This one is pretty straightforward... Bake 8-10 potatoes, with skins on. Mash, then add one 16 oz tub of sour cream and 3 tbs. minced fresh garlic.

We use a packet of gravy mix, because I hate making it from scratch.

Stuffing

Stovetop, of course....

Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, Cran-Apple Juice, Pecan Pie

These are store bought... no secret there!



So there you have it! Our fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner. No fuss, no frills, just kicking back with the family and having some good food!