Non Traditional Thanksgiving Dinners.. what are you having?

satfix · Nov 23, 2010

Since my divorce, and being alone now on thanksgiving for the third year - my 'non-traditional' thanksgiving dinner is now becoming my tradition.
 
We always had a very large traditional Thanksgiving at my in-laws: 30 plus people - tables everywhere - and just a lot of food.
 
Now - it's just me and my dog - so
 
On our menu?
 
Grilled Steaks (he gets one too)
Asparagus on the grill.
Beer - maybe wine depending
I'm thinking about buying a pumpkin pie - but if I do, I'll wind up eating the entire thing myself.
 
Then - move to the couch and vegetate and watch "The West Wing"
 
 
For those of you who aren't doing 'traditional' stuff - what's your Thursday looking to be ?

airehead · Nov 23, 2010

Alone here, too! Maybe pb&j.
 
When the fam was together we'd always do BBQ with all the trimmings.
 
On Easter we go out for Chinese. It became a tradition.

Auntie Moe · Nov 23, 2010

none of us cares for turkey...so this year my sister is making a beef tenderloin roast.

gumbee · Nov 23, 2010

I'm staying home to run a race, so probably pizza and potato salad.

wherestheportojohn · Nov 23, 2010

My side:
no sitting around boozing and grazing snackage all day. No noon meal.
We live close and see each other all the time; so a nice cozy 'traditional' evening meal is all we do.
 
 
 
DH's side: we take my MIL and my BIL out on day-after for either Italian or Chinese...the most I can tolerate Aileen is two hours; so, this works out perfectly. <img alt="rolleyes.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/rolleyes.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">
 
 
 
As for Xmas Eve:
my side of the family is not into marshmallow sweet potato casseroles, jello molds, or egg nog
 
My Sister's hubby is a head journeyman meat cutter...he sets us up with thick lovely premium tenderloin center cuts, which he then grills to perfection...no ham, turkey, goose, yadda for our troop.
 
Xmas Day:
MIL and BIL come to our place for my homemade lasagna, french bread, la la la la....again, no ham/turkey/goose

merigayle · Nov 23, 2010

Zoe and I are going to have some kind of vegetarian cutlet. String beans, mashed potatoes, vegetarian stuffing, broccoli, bread, salad, and pumpkin pie cake, YUM.

altoids · Nov 24, 2010

We will be preparing 3 sub-feasts.. traditional, vegetarian( my daughter and I) , and gluten-free (for my mom). The vegetarians will be having Quorn roast... super yum.

RaisingArizonainNH · Nov 24, 2010

I woudl LOVE to just cut to the turkey sandwiches and anc cut out the big dinner!... We have the usual but last year when I hurt my knee( again) we started a new tradition- DS makes the mashed potatoes and DD makes the apple pie. DH cooks the turkey usually.. sometimes smoking it on the BBQ.
 
 I hope you all enjoy your alternative feasts! ( and your dog too Rich! ...lucky canine !)

GaReb770 · Nov 24, 2010

Well, I'm not exactly sure. The relatives have not called me so if I eat by myself tomorrow I suspect Hebrew National hot dogs will be on the menu. For safety I guess I'll pick up some bread and milk tonight after work. Matter of fact, cornbread and milk might not be too bad for tomorrow night.
 
On the other hand I do have some stove top stuffing I can fix for dinner. I'll just be missing the turkey.

jebba · Nov 25, 2010

This year we're doing the potluck at our church, so no clean up or prepping this year.
 
Christmas food in my family has traditionally been tamales, of course. I don't make them very well, so we need to find someone to buy from.

GaReb770 · Nov 25, 2010

Well, the relatives called tonight so I'm going to Centerville shortly after noon tomorrow for a 2:00 Thanksgiving dinner. And then on Friday we are meeting around 5:00 for a second Thanksgiving dinner.
 
So I guess the dog will get to have some Hebrew National hot dogs tomorrow and Friday since I won't be eating them. The cat only eats ham, roast beef and tuna in human foods so I guess I'll fix him up with some tuna for the holiday.

OldBaldHippie · Nov 25, 2010

<div class="quote-container">Quote:
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by satfix <a href="/forum/thread/71314/non-traditional-thanksgiving-dinners-what-are-you-having#post_1964725"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a> Since my divorce, and being alone now on thanksgiving for the third year - my 'non-traditional' thanksgiving dinner is now becoming my tradition.
 
We always had a very large traditional Thanksgiving at my in-laws: 30 plus people - tables everywhere - and just a lot of food.
 
Now - it's just me and my dog - so
 
On our menu?
 
Grilled Steaks (he gets one too)
Asparagus on the grill.
Beer - maybe wine depending
I'm thinking about buying a pumpkin pie - but if I do, I'll wind up eating the entire thing myself.
 
Then - move to the couch and vegetate and watch "The West Wing"
 
 
For those of you who aren't doing 'traditional' stuff - what's your Thursday looking to be ?
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no perch or walleye?

airehead · Nov 25, 2010

I always got made fun of for the appearance of my tamales. So, I retired long ago (like in high school). They're easier to buy.
 
My mom would always make me vegetarian ones, with spiced potatoes, peas, and carrots. Those I miss. 

<div class="quote-container">Quote:
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by jebba <a href="/forum/thread/71314/non-traditional-thanksgiving-dinners-what-are-you-having#post_1965121"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> This year we're doing the potluck at our church, so no clean up or prepping this year.
 
Christmas food in my family has traditionally been tamales, of course. I don't make them very well, so we need to find someone to buy from.
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jebba · Nov 25, 2010

I've had some very good ones with squash and monterrey jack cheese. I have to admit that traditional pork tamales are my favorite, though.

Horrible Peanut · Nov 26, 2010

I made myself a Seafood Risotto when I got home from an 11 hour work day.
And drank a glass of red wine with it.

airehead · Nov 26, 2010

Impressive!! I had hamburger helper. ick 

<div class="quote-container">Quote:
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Horrible Peanut <a href="/forum/thread/71314/non-traditional-thanksgiving-dinners-what-are-you-having#post_1965299"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> I made myself a Seafood Risotto when I got home from an 11 hour work day.
And drank a glass of red wine with it.
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Gingerbread · Nov 26, 2010

Unsavoury Legume, what winery and vintage?! I can't believe you left out that detail.
 
We gathered with friends. Much was the usual fixin's but we also had some different dishes. Cheese risotto stuffed mini-bell peppers were good, a gluten free dressing stuffed pie pumpkin was extra good since it had some gruyere cheese in it. Two pies, a regular pecan pie, and a pumpkin pie without the crust for the gluten-free eater in our group. The pies were consumed after a brief walk. Whipping the cream with a wisk takes a while, but it turned out quite well. And one person brought a dessert beer which was extremely tasty. Southern Tier Imperial Creme Brulee Stout. Very strong vanilla and caramel flavors. That's the second beer I've had from that brewery, and both have been quite good.
 
More than one kind of wine was consumed. Despite chastising the Unsavoury Legume for such, I didn't note all the wineries and vintages represented.

Horrible Peanut · Nov 26, 2010

<div class="quote-container">Quote:
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Gingerbread <a href="/forum/thread/71314/non-traditional-thanksgiving-dinners-what-are-you-having#post_1965309"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a> Unsavoury Legume, what winery and vintage?! I can't believe you left out that detail.
 
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You know- I actually didn't notice those things.
 
I usually drink white wine- but only had red last night... and I have to say- It was a delicious wine. Yum.
I air pumped it and will drink some more over the next few days.

SportiGrl · Nov 26, 2010

I forgot to eat before work and was there from 10:45-8:00 ... got home and had 2 keystone lights and a cold bagel with peanut butter.
 
I prepared things like artichoke stuffing, sour cream and chive mashed potatoes, harvard beets, cranberry salad for our feast that will be occuring this evening ... pretty traditional here ... got up this morning and made a pumpkin praline pie and a cranberry pie, baked the sweet potatoes and the turkey is basted with real butter and herbs and is roasting at this moment ...
 
 
I bought a couple white wines for hubby that I will sample but not likely like ( I can't find any wine I like but I always try the new ones) Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling and Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling 
 
 
anyways .. hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and are enjoying a long weekend with family and loved ones.

Gingerbread · Nov 26, 2010

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Gingerbread <a href="/forum/thread/71314/non-traditional-thanksgiving-dinners-what-are-you-having#post_1965309"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a> Unsavoury Legume, what winery and vintage?! I can't believe you left out that detail.
 
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You know- I actually didn't notice those things.
 
I usually drink white wine- but only had red last night... and I have to say- It was a delicious wine. Yum.
I air pumped it and will drink some more over the next few days.
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So....you have a couple days to note and share

<grumble> it's like pulling teeth... </grumble>

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