Also, you need to make all of your food assignments. You may think that you can do it all. You're wrong. Trust me, you're... Now don't argue with me! I don't care how good of a cook you are or that you have the time management skills of the GM of Grand Central Station. It's physically impossible to do everything yourself without causing major mental trauma to yourself. And the other side effect is the stress that will put you in one of THOSE moods that will turn the holiday into one you'll remember years from now for all the wrong reasons.
So let's plan out what you want to make. Here's a list of our past Thanksgiving posts that can make your day that much easier on your psyche.
Brined and Roasted Turkey
The centerpiece of the meal and the one thing that can so horribly, horribly wrong. Leave it in too long, cut it too soon, or fail to treat it properly and your meat will turn out dry and spindly. No amount of gravy will solve that problem. So let's take out some insurance and infuse a little extra flavor into the bird by brining it. You will need to start your preparations the day before, but believe you me... this bird will be the must succulent turkey you've ever had. This works for any size bird, from the giant monstrosities down to a small turkey breast.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sausage and Mushroom Stuffing / Dressing
Aunt Dianne's Parkerhouse Rolls
Another classic recipe that reminds me of my childhood. You ever have a recipe where you're name ends up in the title? Well my mom did. This roll recipe is classic and the perfect accompaniment when you want to sop up any leftover juices. And if you have leftovers, cut open a roll, load it up with some turkey and you have a perfect little lunch.
Raspberry Pretzel Jello Salad
Pumpkin Pie
It's the classic pumpkin pie recipe. But Like many things in this world, it's just not what you put in the pie, but HOW you make the pie. For it to taste it's best, we need to follow the instruction from my mother-in-law, the best pumpkin pie baker in the world.
And if Pumpkin Pie is not your thing, no worries. The COMPLETE list of every pie posted on this site is coming on Wednesday, so watch for that post listing all of the pie recipes we've done so far.
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