What dishes are included in your feast?

**davedove** · 26th November 08, 12:57 PM

At any of our family gatherings, the one addition that was always made was a large ham in addition to the turkey, as a lot of the folks, especially on my Dad's side of the family, are not poultry fans. One time, instead of the ham, when it was just my folks and me, I made a nice meatloaf.

Other than that, I come from two large farming families, so there was always LOTS of food.

And that was followed by the traditional after-meal nap.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 26th November 08, 05:23 PM

Sauerkraut-- the legacy of my Austrian Grandmother. (Actually, that's a bit of a fib-- haven't been home for Thanksgiving Dinner in more than 20 years, but that's what we used to have.) On Christmas we have beef stroganoff (very Scottish!).

**Frank McGrath** · 26th November 08, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by IRISH

my side of the family has always served mashed turnips which i don't frequently see on other american tables at the holidays.

as a result of her german heritage and the heavy german influence in maryland, my wife's family in baltimore has always served stewed tomatoes as well as sauerkraut at thanksgiving and christmas. we've taken on the tradition as well.

I, too, have (had) German inlaws. My wife was raised in a German restaurant in Wheaton, Md. She is a great cook. When her mother was still alive, saurbraten (sp) was my favorite at the holidays. Beef and Venison. My brother in law hunts, and usually has a full freezer. He always brought something for the table. We will be having sauerkraut with apples cooked overnight in the crockpot. I will be making german potato salad for our luncheon at work. We are making a pilgramage to the german butcher on friday for some good liverwurst and cold cuts. We will be dining with friends on Thanksgiving and they do not eat the etnic foods that Joan and I do. So, Christmas Dinner will be German. If I have to chain her to her new stove.

**Mael Coluim** · 26th November 08, 09:46 PM

We will gather at my parental home tomorrow, the seventh year without my Mum. She would fix a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with an exception of a crab casserole. She would be given each year fresh picked crab meat from a friend of hers whose husband was one of the last local waterman. Don't know what chemicals may have been in water, but that was one good dish!

**beloitpiper** · 26th November 08, 10:35 PM

Well, we have a pretty traditional American Thanksgiving.

Bone stew or pumpkin soup with rolls and giblet pate for an appetizer. The main meal will be Turducken (this is actually the first time we're having Turducken!), sweet potatoes, peas, grilled apsaragus, corn on the cob, stuffing, and mash potatoes all topped with cranberry sauce (Wisconsin produces the best cranberries) and turkey gravy. Dessert is rhubarb and cherry pie, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and apple pie (slice of cheese on top is optional, but strongly encouraged!).

It should be a pretty good feast!

**heartofglass** · 27th November 08, 02:21 AM

Greens are in the crock pot...and do they smell GOOD!

**bowser** · 27th November 08, 04:13 AM

Roasted suet dumplings, and if I can afford one a "Gallanteen" not sure of the spelling, but its Goose/Turkey/Duck/Chicken/and then Partrigde or quail etc all boned and stuffed one inside the other and a layer of pate between each of the birds, last time I got one it cost over £60, but worth it. Trouble is that butcher has now retired and nobody else round here makes one any more

**Drillagent** · 27th November 08, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

The main meal will be Turducken (this is actually the first time we're having Turducken

Please let me know how the Turducken turns out. I've wanted to try one since I found out about them, but I've been afraid to.

Our Thanksgiving will be pretty traditional. My parents are visiting (Haven't had a family gathering in probably 10 years) One of the single Soldiers from my unit will also be over. If any of them can't make it home, I always offer mine for the holidays. I guess you can call that the non-typical tradition in my house.

This year we made a mincemeat pie for the first time, and I plan on opening a can of Haggis. My father has never tried it before.

To everyone, have a Happy Thanksgiving. And when you're saying your Thanksgiving prayer, please remember those in harms way fighthing to preserve our freedoms and traditions.