Thanksgiving Sides

[debodun]

Some Americans have turkey again for Christmas. My folks used to think with the 2 holidays so close, it was too soon to have turkey again. We usually had some kind of beef for Christmas - prime rib or roast beef. In Britain, they ususally have turkey or goose for Christmas - they don't have the November Thanksgiving that we have. Correct me if I'm wrong. When I was working, one of the lab supervisors who was from South Africa once mentioned that if he didn't have goose, it wouldn't be Christmas.

 

[Meanderer]

Mighty Carving Knife​

 

[Aunt Bea]

This thread started me thinking about Thanksgiving foods that have fallen from the menu in recent years.

When I was a kid we always had a big bowl of fresh fruit on the sideboard to munch on while we watched the parades and waited for dinner.

Another thing that seems to be missing in our carb-conscious world is the breadbasket filled with an assortment of rolls, tiny muffins, and quick breads.

In our family banana bread or muffins was one of the starter contributions that kids could make to the Thanksgiving feast a few days ahead with a little supervision. It doesn't sound like much but it was a source of pride and accomplishment when someone always mentioned it as the breadbasket made its way around the table.

 

[Meanderer]

I seem to recall sweet potatoes with pineapple and little marshmallows on top.

 

[debodun]

My mom used to make what she called "Yummy Yams". I will post the recipe in the food thread.

 

[Meanderer]

 

[Meanderer]

Thanksgiving Weather Forecast...

Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder.

During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the turkey, causing an accumulation of one to two inches on plates.

Mashed potatoes will drift across one side while cranberry sauce creates slippery spots on the other. Please pass the gravy.

A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway.

During the evening, the turkey will diminish and taper off to leftovers, dropping to a low of 34F in the refrigerator.

Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, high pressure to eat sandwiches will be established.

Flurries of leftovers can be expected both days with a 50 percent chance of scattered soup late in the day. We expect a warming trend where soup develops.

By early next week, eating pressure will be low as the only wish left will be the bone!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[fmdog44]

Creamed onions sounds great!

I have seen them and wanted them but I think I would not try to make then because the secret has to be in the cream. An Expert Sauce chef is required because I would hate to ruin a good onion!!

 

[fmdog44]

My mom was undoubtedly the worst cook on the continent, so growing up Thanksgiving dinner consisted of overcooked, dry turkey, instant mashed potato, peas and carrots (canned), some sort of slimy stuffing, gravy (canned) and some sort of canned squash that I think was meant for pies. After living through that, I'm willing to accept ANY well-cooked, tasty side dish, no matter what it is...

Swansons?

 

[fmdog44]

The twice a year (Easter & TG ) fancy table cloth, napkins and silverware my mon put out.

 

[PamfromTx]

I love garlic with just about anything, and the green beans are no exception! Sauteed garlic tastes GREAT with green beans and bacon!

This is a great side dish for many grilled meats, and it’s especially good for holiday menu on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve.

 

[Autumn]

Swansons?

Swanson's would have been a definite step up...

 

[Pink Biz]

I have seen them and wanted them but I think I would not try to make then because the secret has to be in the cream. An Expert Sauce chef is required because I would hate to ruin a good onion!!

Never had creamed onions in my life. Must try them because I do luv onions in all forms.

 

[debodun]

There was a local church that used to have a public turkey dinner in October (not this year, though, for obvious reasons). They served creamed pearl onions - the only church dinner I ever attended that had those. Recipes abound on the Web. I use Aunt Nellie's brand onions in a glass jar. Their website has a recipe:

https://auntnellies.com/classic-creamed-onions/

 

[JustBonee]

I walked past a couple at the grocery store this morning, and husband said to wife, 'let's get some pearl onions'...
I got to thinking .... I've never had pearl onions! .. ,,, sounds good

 

[debodun]

Don't try to make jewelry out of them, though.

 

[Liberty]

This thread started me thinking about Thanksgiving foods that have fallen from the menu in recent years.

When I was a kid we always had a big bowl of fresh fruit on the sideboard to munch on while we watched the parades and waited for dinner.

Another thing that seems to be missing in our carb-conscious world is the breadbasket filled with an assortment of rolls, tiny muffins, and quick breads.
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In our family banana bread or muffins was one of the starter contributions that kids could make to the Thanksgiving feast a few days ahead with a little supervision. It doesn't sound like much but it was a source of pride and accomplishment when someone always mentioned it as the breadbasket made its way around the table.

Aunt Bea...for many many years we had "black walnut dark cherry black raspberry jello" salad and green rice casserole. Now you've made me hungry for them again.