We're gonna have a pretty big crowd - for us anyway - maybe 12-15 for dinner with a few others possibly stopping by later. It's even more complicated because a small kitchen upgrade has turned into a pretty durn near complete remodeling project. With my work schedule the chances I'll have it completely done in time are slim and none.
Sooo...Wife was saying she'd just keep things simple...plain old roasted turkey with stuffing, mashed potatos, green beans and a few cassaroles everyone in our family likes.
Sounded kinda boring for me. I was offering to do a brined or deep fried turkey as well but Wife isn't to thrilled about either of those although the deep fried turkey WOULD keep me outta her way - and the unfinished kithecn - for a while.
Then here you come along with that GREAT SOUNDING NE roasted bird! Simple and easy without being the same old same old! Plus we'll do the crockpot dressing and garlic potatos while daughter does the apples and yams at her house.
Daughter and I could do the country ham at her house as well, or I could do it the day before, reheat some or just serve it cold.
Thanksgiving day Sons and I, along with the other Guys in the Family could do the deep fried thing out by the fire pit in the yard. That keeps us out of the womens' way and we end up with PLENTY of food for everyone to take home...a very important tradition in our family.
Thanks again Carlo! I always enjoy your posts, recipes and tips! You and Yours have a WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!
prisoner6
Bump!!!