Simple Thanksgiving Menu 2008

As I revisit my simple Thanksgiving menu from last year, I decided I would repost it again this year and include a few more recipes.

Here is the menu again:

• Turkey – There are great prices on turkeys right now and I usually get one slightly larger than what we can eat.  That ensures leftovers for a couple of days.  Make sure to thaw your turkey in plenty of time for Thursday.
• Mashed potatoes & gravy
• Stuffing – Straight from the box will work.  Use stock from the turkey, or boil the turkey innards and use the stock from that to give your stuffing a delicious flavor.
• Green Beans – Fresh or canned will work.  Add some bacon to spruce it up if you’d like.  Really any vegetable will work.
• Rolls – Although I love to bake, Thanksgiving is too busy for me to bake bread, so I buy these from the store
• Yams and Marshmallows – mmm mmm goodness!
• Cranberry Sauce – You can use this straight from the can.
• Pumpkin Pie or Pumpkin Cheesecake – I noticed this year that the pre-made pumpkin pies are 2 for $5.  I think it’s a great price and I may cheat and just buy one instead of cooking one.

Remember that even when finances are tight, you really can pull off a nice holiday meal.  Also, while all the ingredients are on sale this week, you can stock up on some pantry items like broth and stuffing.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!