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Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 8:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    


you can substitute chicken broth for the wine.
best corn bread recipe ever..go to the grocery store and buy a box of JIFFY cornbread mix..you just can't beat it!

i have this sinking feeling she has told her daughter 'i don't know what the sides are going to taste like, annie is making them. She just insisted and I do want her to feel a part of things.'
just to make things even more interesting, half of her family isn't even coming. so count now..her side 6..my side 9!!! tempted to make my own damn green bean recipe too! LOL

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 11:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I love Jiffy. Best cornbread mix there is, but if you want sweet cornbread there's a mix, brand name is Dessante or Dassante. I made some and had to throw it away. Hubby and I don't like sweet cornbread. I make mine with chili powder, garlic salt, and lots of shredded cheese. That mix was way too sweet.

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Sunday, November 19, 2006 - 1:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
i cook with garlic all the time and it hasn't worked yet!



I have been fortunate enough to live at least 2,000 miles from any relatives (by correct planning) and we never ever go there for holidays. However, since my boys are mostly grown and now have significant others we were having those issues.

The last time I tried to do Thanksgiving dinner here for all of them was about 3 years ago. I didn't ask anyone to bring anything; I just asked for some help. Due to circumstances beyond everyone's control (work, etc) no one had a lot of time so one son's girlfriend had a 14 year old daughter who was volunteered. I have known this child since she was 2 and she always ran to hug me when we saw each other so she wasn't a stranger. Her and her brother (11 years) got here to spend the night and help me get ready. The first time I asked her to do anything she ignored me. After several times of trying to get her to help she finally told me she wasn't interested. I explained to her that was why she was there that night and she told me to tough it out because no one asked her what she wanted to do. Oooookay. Well, to make a long story short, I did all the work, everything was ready and on time and no one showed up until they felt like it. Of course, they all had some excuse for why they weren't on time. They all ate when they got here, piled up their dishes and left as they wanted to without one single offer to help clean up or with anything. Very little thanks even. I was not a happy camper.

To add insult to injury the following Father's Day they did pretty much the same thing for the BBQ I planned. When I tried to talk to one of the boys about it he told me he had his own life and would show up when he got time. He was the one who was only four hours late for dinner because they were having too much fun at his girlfriend's father's house.

I have not planned a family get together since. If they want to have one then we will be happy to show up at their house and eat whatever they serve or even bring a dish. My 14 year son now does all the cooking at our house and this year he is making his first Thanksgiving dinner (with my help). We are making it for the three of us and whoever comes over is free to nibble on leftovers.

Texannie, I vote that you should just make your own stuff/recipes and take it over. Whatever will she do once it's all said and done? Bad mouth you? Apparently, she does that already so what do you care? You'll have a great meal and your family will be happy.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the turkey veggie tray. Wherever did you find that? I used to have a book about that kind of stuff but I must have loaned it out because it is gone. Way too cool!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, November 19, 2006 - 7:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Recipezaar is my absolute favorite recipe site. I found it there. I can't wait to try it!

I am going to call my dad and say 'hey, i am cooking all of sm's family recipes, anything you want me to make special for you?'

Chewpito
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01-04-2004

Sunday, November 19, 2006 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
Cdbga, I agree that the jiffy corn bread box is seriously easy and tasty... somthing ive done a million times and every one loves it...3 boxes jiffy corn bread mix, follow the same recipe on box, only add 1 can cream corn, 1 small can diced jalapenos, green onions chopped fine or if you have a good sweet onion, chopped fine, eather will do.. and then grate about a cup or however much you like of cheddar cheese or sharp or whatever you like there...stir in all this togeather and put in a lg (greased)baking pan and sprinkle a little chile powder over the top for color.... bake till light brown and done of course....... It makes quite a bit to if you cut it first and put on a platter or whatever, people can just grab it as they fill thier plate..

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Sunday, November 19, 2006 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!
~Anonymous

Biloxibelle
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12-21-2001

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biloxibelle a private message Print Post    
The cooking has been going on since early morning in the Biloxi house.

I wanted to share that I made Dipo's day before mashed potatoes from her October 30, 2006, 9:24 am post. They are absolutely, positively delicious.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
i've got some day before taters in the fridge too!!
it looks like Julia Child blew up in my kitchen, the disposal is stopped up and i am leaving to go get mex food! LOL
sweet taters are half seasoned and mashed..hard to decide if something is good if you basically don't like it! LOL

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 6:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I've already made Vee's cranberry sauce .. it's yummy! She say's it tastes even better the day after.

Like Texannie ... I'm also baking my sweet potatoes tonight and will reheat tomorrow.

Good luck with the disposal!

Azriel
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 8:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
BUTTERBALL TURKEY HOTLINE

1-800-BUTTERBALL

Butterball.com

Biloxibelle
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12-21-2001

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biloxibelle a private message Print Post    
Well I am all caught up for today. taters, sweet potatoes, dressing are all in the the fridge cooling it until tomorrow. The Waldorf and Watergate Salads, Landi's pies are all done.

China and Crystal are all washed and ready. House is clean.

I did darn near forget to cook supper for dad and Trey tonight.

Oh no Annie, a stopped up disposal can't be good.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 9:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i'm about to make two pies myself. strange not to be making 20+ of 'em this year.

Chewpito
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01-04-2004

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 10:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
Im so impressed with you all!!..Im not having a big gathering.. but even still...Ive been cutting,chopping..blending-beating, and everything else...all day... Happy Thanksgiving every one!!

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 10:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
Biloxibelle, how do you make your Waldorf salad?? I am getting ready to do mine.

Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 10:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
my turkey is in the oven and my sweet potatoes are cooling in the oven. My aunt was making a jello salad when I went over to start the turkey. She also had the white potatoes peeled and soaking. She is doing a ham as well. my cousin is doing some pies.

Besides doing the turkey, I am making a sweet potato casserole, green beans and a pumpkin pudding. My parents are up in Nebraska, and my brother and his family are going out of town too, so everyone is congregating at mom and dad's house to eat because it's the biggest.

My grandma is still in town and my aunt and uncle are down already. I will have two cousins coming, one with her husband and 3 girls, so we'll still have a lot of people. I am a little anxious to see how my first turkey turns out!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 11:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Saxy you make me remember my Thanksgivings in Oklahoma with my Grandma and all my aunts and uncles.

This is an interesting Thanksgiving. I had ligiture reconstructive surgery on my right hand and I am still in a splint and unable to do much. This is the time you go out to dinner right? No...DH wants to do the dinner. It is a lot more than he expected but hates to admit it. Of course our family all want to come here and spend their holiday at the beach.

Yesterday he vacuumed and scrubbed floors. He had sweat dripping from his face when he was done! He does appreciate me more after all this!

I helped him put together a couple of casseroles, a fruit salad, a layered dip and veggies and he was ready for bed. He's got a big shock tomorrow....he is used to sitting down with the guys and watching the football games while I'm in the kitchen.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 11:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
pies almost finished. i wanna go night night now!

Biloxibelle
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12-21-2001

Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 5:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biloxibelle a private message Print Post    
Sorry Chew, I went to bed early and didn't see you post. Here is the rcipe if you still need it.


Waldorf Salad

3 or 4 apples, unpeeled, cut from the core and chopped into bite size pieces (about 3 cups.
1 TSP of lemon juice
1/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup celery
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1TSP sugar

Sprinkle lemon juice over chopped apples. This will prevent them from turning brown. Add the chopped celery, raisins and walnuts. Mix the sugar in with the mayonnaise. Add to apple mixture coating well. You can make this the day before and refrigerate.

If you want to plump your raisins:
Put raisins in small bowl. Add enough warm water to completely cover the rasins. Allow them to sit for a few minutes to absorb the water. Drain them well. They can be sqeezed by hand to make sure they are completely drained.

Azriel
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08-01-2000

Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 7:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
Well, my Thanksgiving dinner is over and done with and it was a success. :-)

It was only my husband and me this year. We usually invite friends over, but we haven't been in Hong Kong long enough to connect with anyone yet.

I made a turkey breast in a cooking bag. When I got the turkey in the bag there was still a ton of room in the pan. I decided to just throw my potatoes in the bag whole. I thought it might turn out to be a bad idea since the turkey had to cook an hour and 45 minutes and I might end up with burnt potatoes, but I decided to take the risk because then I wouldn't have to cut them up, cook them on the stove and mash them later.

Well, the potatoes turned out all crispy and brown on the outside, but when you cut into them they were like mash potatoes inside and the turkey juice had just gone all through them leaving them with a fantastic flavor. They just melted in your mouth and I wouldn't even put gravy on mine because they were so delicious without it.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 7:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
I love using cooking bags, Azriel! You are right about potatoes cooked in them, they're delicious! Happy Thanksgiving across the world to you!

Azriel
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08-01-2000

Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 7:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
Huk, I cook potatoes in with my roast in a cooking bag, but you only cook that an hour and they are soft and beginning to brown, so I really thought I was taking a risk cooking them for almost 2 hours. I'm glad I tried it!

Thanks for the greeting. I hate being over here on the other side of the world and away from the rest of my family on Thanksgiving, but my Dutch husband gets such a kick out of celebrating a traditional American Thankgiving with me that it still turns out being special even with just the two of us.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
A couple of years ago, I made a turkey for the first time. Emeril's easy, easy "big bird" recipe (minus the gravy) was phenomenal and everyone liked it! I've used it for cooking whole chickens w/excellent results as well.

http://tinyurl.com/y7yppd

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Dylan and I are gonna cook something today, first time since I was married! (Bill loves to cook)

Indian Pudding, I saw recipe in tvguide and it sounds yummy..takes 3 hrs to cook though

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 9:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
the turky veggie tray turned out great!!! i was crying, i was laughing so hard while i put it together!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 11:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Texannie did you remember to take any pictures? I would love to see.