Thanksgiving is but a few days away. It's time to plan the holiday dinner menu and make a Thanksgiving shopping list for Thanksgiving appetizers, side dishes, stuffing and homemade pies. Ideas for traditional Thanksgiving menus as well as some new and exciting dishes. Don't feel like cooking a big dinner? Go to Cracker Barrel where they're serving really cheap $4.49 - $8.99 Thanksgiving meals.
Thanksgiving Shopping List
Make sure to leave enough time to plan the Thanksgiving grocery shopping. Oftentimes, this is the hardest part of the entire Thanksgiving meal. Figuring out how much food to buy for the extended family isn't always easy. Goodhousekeeping.com says to plan 1 pound of turkey per person. This will allow for normal size portions and some leftovers. Have a lot of big eaters? Buy 1 1/2 pounds of turkey per person.
Classic Thanksgiving Menu
Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers - Spinach Artichoke Dip and Maple Bacon Wrapped Scallops
The Main Meal
- Deep Fried Butterball Turkey - Watch Alton Brown's Deep Fry video with complete directions included.
- Homemade Stuffing - Today Show's best stuffing recipes.
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Mash them yourself for the best potatoes ever!
- Turkey Gravy - Homemade with the drippings, or a good jar store bought gravy.
- Green Peas and carrots - Fresh or frozen is best.
- Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls - Make them yourself or buy a few dozen at the bakery.
- Cranberry Sauce or Relish - Jellied, whole or homemade.
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Green Bean Casserole - The classic recipe made with French's Fried Onions.
- Corn Pudding Casserole - Something different and oh, so good.
- Sweet Potato Casserole - The one you remember with marshmallows.
Most Popular Thanksgiving Desserts
- Homemade Apple Pie
- Classic Pumpkin Pie
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Don't Forget the Drinks
- Pinot Noir or Chardonnay go well with this Thanksgiving Turkey dinner menu. As always, don't let someone force their favorites upon you. A
- good blend might become the new favorite. When in doubt, ask the local wine purveyor. Most good wine shops will have knowledgeable staff that can help.
- Fresh Apple Cider for the kiddos and the non-drinkers.
- Eggnog is always a favorite with just about anyone.
Related Holiday Recipes and Articles
- How To Deep Fry a Turkey
- How to Deep Fry a Turkey for the Holidays Video with Alton Brown
- Butterball Turkey Coupon: Butterball's Hotline Answers Questions
- Martha Stewart's Favorite Thanksgiving Desserts List
- Most Popular Holiday Pies & Recipes
Written by Donna Diegel
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