Tip #6
I always like to get my dishes out the weekend before Thanksgiving to make sure they are clean. A great way to clean your glassware so each piece is spot-free and in serving condition is to dip each glass in a large bowl of water with vinegar (1/4 cup of vinegar to 8 cups of water). I usually dry everything by hand and set all pieces in a safe place. I recommend setting your table a couple of days before hosting your meal if you have a separate dining area. If you don’t have a dining room I would set the table the night before Thanksgiving.
I love these beautiful plates I spotted at Bloomingdales.
Tip #7
Below is a helpful Thanksgiving grocery list to go with the dishes and recipes I’ve listed for your meal. This list will make shopping a breeze. If possible, I would hand this list to a teenager or significant other! While you are cleaning the serving pieces all of the grocery shopping will be finished (it takes a village, right:-)
Free Printable Grocery Shopping List To Recipes Listed Below (Serves 10 – 12 People)
Recipes For The Typical Thanksgiving Meal ( Serving 10 – 12 People)
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Tip # 8
Download This Cheat Sheet For Setting Your Table
Table Setting picture by todayscreativeblog.net
I don’t know about you but I’m getting EXCITED about Thanksgiving! Also, please feel free to forward this to someone that is hosting Thanksgiving. Next, week I’m going to be talking about host and hostess gifts. After looking at what is involved in hosting Thanksgiving I think we should start thinking about a gift of thanks.
XO,
Recipe Ingredients For Recipe.com
Turkey
- 1 12 – 14 pound turkey
- Salt (optional)
- 6 fresh herb sprigs such as flat-leaf parsley, thyme, and/or marjoram
- Cooking oil
- Fresh herb sprigs, such as flat-leaf parsley, thyme, and/or marjoram
- Halved small oranges
- Bunches of grapes
Rolls
- 4 1/4- 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
- 1/2 cup mashed cooked potato
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
- 9 medium potatoes (3 pounds)
- 4 teaspoons butter-flavored sprinkles
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup fat-free milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 12 ounce can evaporated fat-free milk
Cranberry Relish
- 1 12 ounce package fresh cranberries
- 1 apple, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
Sweet Potato Casserole
- 1 40 ounce can sweet potatoes in syrup, drained
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
- 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Topping
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread, melted
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Green Bean Casserole
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter, divided
- 2 cups (4 oz.) Corn Flakes (crushed to 1-1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1 20 ounce package French-style green beans, cooked and drained
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded low-fat Swiss cheese
Stuffing
- 1 recipe Corn Bread (see recipe below)
- 5 thick slices firm-textured white bread
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups sliced leeks (6 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups sliced celery with tops
- 1 tablespoon dried leaf sage, crushed, or 3 tablespoons snipped fresh sage
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed, or 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 3 cups)
- 8 slices crisp-cooked bacon, drained and broken into 1-inch pieces
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 1/2- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh thyme and sage sprigs (optional)
Apple Pie
- 1 1/2- 1 3/4 pounds Cortland apples (about 4 medium)
- 1 pound Granny Smith apples (about 2-1/2 medium)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened, plus 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter cut into small (1/4-inch) cubes
- 4 – 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 recipe Flaky Pie Pastry
FLAKY PIE PASTRY
- 10 1/2 ounces (2-1/3 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) chilled, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) chilled vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 – 6 tablespoons ice water; more as needed
Pumpkin Roll
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- Sugared red and green seedless grapes (optional)
Spinach Salad
- Spinach Leaves (large package or 2 bunches)
- Mandarin Oranges
- Pecans
- Raspberry Dressing
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