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In reply to the discussion: What is your favorite part of the traditional Thanksgiving meal? [View all]SheilaT
(23,156 posts)30. In no special order:
The turkey itself, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes (I make mine with a little cream cheese and boy, are they good!), sweet potatoes (made from real yams, not canned), peas. Oh, I just named my entire menu this year. I also have a bought apple pie I'm too full to slice, but I'll get to it tomorrow.
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I made scalloped potatoes and French green beans and slathered it with mushroom sauce.
onehandle
Nov 2014
#8
Gravy, gravy, gravy from the bottom of the pan where the turkey had roasted
aint_no_life_nowhere
Nov 2014
#16
The gravy is where it is at. Dumplings is such a stellar idea! Next year!
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#65
Veggies. I make green beans and bacon, and roast carrots and peppers with the turkey
bhikkhu
Nov 2014
#38
I'm sorry, but "vegetable dish" doesn't capture my exquisite, always in demand brussels sprouts...
brooklynite
Nov 2014
#40
Other: The warm feeling I get from spending time with Family and Friends.
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2014
#42
Leftover....specifically Turkey sandwich with a side of cranberry sauce!
VanillaRhapsody
Dec 2014
#77
The vicious family fighting and subsequent days of recriminations and counter-accusations
Algernon Moncrieff
Dec 2014
#78