Thanksgiving Recipes

[Amby 490]

Thanksgiving is a month away...I've been checking out food magazines and I'm already starting to think about what I want to make this year. Please share some of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes!

[Marilyn. 340]

well every thanksgivng since I moved to the US I ahve made my Chocolate Trifle.. it isn't an autehtic trifle but it always gets rave reviews every year...

I just layer chocolate, vanilla or marble cake with vanilla instant pudding mixed with instant chocolate pudding, cool whip and broken up crispy crunch bars...

Edited October 26, 2008 by *Marilyn*

[Amby 490]

well every thanksgivng since I moved to the US I ahve made my Chocolate Trifle.. it isn't an autehtic trifle but it always gets rave reviews every year...

I just layer chocolate, vanilla or marble cake with vanilla instant pudding mixed with instant chocolate pudding, cool whip and broken up crispy crunch bars...

nestle crunch bars?

I usually have a different menu every year so I like to plan early and check out what everyone else thinks is yummy!

Edited October 26, 2008 by Amby

[Marilyn. 340]

well every thanksgivng since I moved to the US I ahve made my Chocolate Trifle.. it isn't an autehtic trifle but it always gets rave reviews every year...

I just layer chocolate, vanilla or marble cake with vanilla instant pudding mixed with instant chocolate pudding, cool whip and broken up crispy crunch bars...

nestle crunch bars?

I usually have a different menu every year so I like to plan early and check out what everyone else thinks is yummy!

yeah those.. not sure why I always call them crispy crunch bars

my trifle is asked for every year so I have to make it, it is expected now ...

[msu17 0]

MMmm, that sounds delic. I will have to try it.

[Marilyn. 340]

here is the "offical" recipe...

Chocolate Trifle

1 package marble cake mix (chocolate or white cake mix would work too)

2 (4 serving size) vanilla instant puddings

1 (4 serving size) chocolate instant pudding

4 cups milk

1 large tub Cool Whip, thawed

4 large Nestle Crunch bars * (these are easier to break if they are frozen)

Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the box. Bake cake in a 9 by 13 inch pan. Set aside and cool. (You should bake the cake well enough in advance so it has time to cool off completely.)

When you are ready to make the trifle, Cut up cake in about 1 inch squares. Then combine the 3 pudding mixes in a large bowl; mix with milk. Stir just until combined.

In a large glass bowl first put a layer of cake, then a layer of pudding and then a layer of Cool Whip and then sprinkle with one of the broken up Crispy Crunch bars. Repeat the layering about 3 or 4 times. You should end with Cool Whip on top and sprinkle the last Crispy Crunch Bar on top. Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.

* I have used other chocolate bars before but the Nestle Crunch seem to work the best....

Edited October 26, 2008 by *Marilyn*

[pedroh 21]

thanksgiving is evil..

[jundp 191]

Every year:

Turkey (I miss fried turkey!)

green bean casserole

candied mashed sweet potatoes

Daddy's corn bread stuffing

homemade cranberry sauce

pumpkin choc chip scones

pumpkin pie and pecan pie (homemade usually, but some years I cheat)

lots and lots of yeast rolls

sparkling cider

[pedroh 21]

i like that yam casserole thingie with melted marshmellows on top... of course a ton of mc and cheese, and ah.. green beans (cooked with fat backs of course)

and beer

[Marilyn. 340]

I am ashamed to admit I love the cranberry jelly you get in a can

[pedroh 21]

I am ashamed to admit I love the cranberry jelly you get in a can

yes!! I love it..

I mix it with gravy, and turkey.. and bread

drool*

[Amby 490]

pedroh and booty swear by the fat backs in the green beans...do you use fresh beans, frozen, or canned ones?

[pedroh 21]

don't matter as long as you use fat backs.. and not only for green beans, but all vegetables.. it just don't taste right if it don't taste like bacon.. yeeehawww

dirty south son!!

Edited October 27, 2008 by pedroh

[*julez* 124]

I made this last night and we decised it is a definite must for this thanksgiving:

Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Thyme

2 lbs parsnips, peeled

1 lb baby carrots

5 Tbsp butter

3 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Salt

Pepper

3-4 Tbsp fresh thyme

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar to the pan. Stir to combine just until sugar melts. Remove from heat.

Quarter the peeled parsnips lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces, roughly the size of the carrots. Place the carrots and parsnips on a baking sheet and drizzle with the buttery glaze. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss the vegetables until evenly coated with the butter.

Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle the thyme over the vegetables, stir to combine, and return them to the oven for another 10-15 minutes. The parsnips should be caramelized and tender. Serve warm. Serves 4 generously.

I also always make sausage, chestnut & sage stuffing, which is da bomb. Another favorite is my make-ahead mashed potatoes, which are laden with butter, cream cheese & sour cream.

[Amby 490]

ooooh I love parsnips