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Home » Holidays » Preparing the Feast!

Preparing the Feast!

November 19, 2007 · WCC Administr@tr · 2 Comments

I’ll admit, my Thanksgiving menu is quite big, maybe even too big. However, because I’m making so many different offerings, I don’t necessarily have to make massive amounts of each for my guests. Rather than posting my full overabundant menu all at once, I’ll post them in categories, along with what I’ve already prepared in advance.joanpics185-7413723So to start off, here is my appetizer menu:

Crab Rangoon Cups
Stuffed Mushrooms
Caprese Salad Skewers
Cilantro Turkey Meatballs
Teriyaki Wings
Buffalo Wings
Fruit, Cheese & Sausage Platter
Gruyere Artichoke Dip
Spinach Alfredo Dip
Garlic Crostini

Shrimp Cocktail Platter

Out of this menu, I’ve prepped the following thus far, focusing on what I can make in advance safely:

made crab rangoon fillingjoanpics199-7293803
made stuffed mushroom fillingjoanpics194-9475468
made cilantro turkey meatballsjoanpics191-2170435
cut up my sausages into bite sized piecesjoanpics201-2758104
made gruyere artichoke dipjoanpics203-5429554
made spinach alfredo dipjoanpics204-4137519
made homemade shrimp cocktail saucejoanpics210-4184929
prepped dipping sauces for chicken wingsjoanpics211-8224637

Next up is my traditional Thanksgiving fare menu:

Rosemary & Herb Turkey
Turkey Gravy
Cranberry Orange Relish
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sausage & Apple Dressing
Sweet Corn Casserole
Grean Bean Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole
Broccoli Cheese & Rice Casserole
Harvest Green Salad
Sweet Hawaiian Dinner Rolls

Out of this menu, I’ve prepped the following thus far, focusing on what I can make in advance safely:

cranberry orange relishjoanpics177-4488165joanpics208-7818461
pureed raspberries for raspberry vinaigrettejoanpics206-8370436
prepped my potatoesjoanpics213-4553080
roasted a few heads of garlicjoanpics193-9690596
cooked up sausage, apples & aromatics for dressingjoanpics179-7519004
par boiled broccoli/cauliflower for casserolejoanpics214-8119670
prepped sweet potatoesjoanpics218-9155917

Here’s my Asian fare menu:

(Thai) Chicken Pad Thai
(Spanish) Shrimp & Chorizo Paella
(Korean) Marinated BBQ Pork Ribs
(Filipino) Chicken Adobo
(Vietnamese) Shrimp Spring Rolls
(Japanese) Miso Soup
Steamed Jasmine Rice

Out of this menu, I’ve prepped the following thus far, focusing on what I can make in advance safely. Most of the asian dishes will be made closer to Thursday because of the use of fresh veggies:

marinated pork ribsjoanpics192-1231161

prepped meats for paellajoanpics205-5018632
cut up tofu for miso soupjoanpics207-1163260

Last but not least, here is my dessert menu:

Homemade Apple Pie
Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
Mini Pecan Pie Tarts
Warm Cranberry Apple Crisp

Out of this menu, I’ve prepped the following thus far, focusing on what I can make in advance safely:

Made & froze pumpkin cheesecake trufflesjoanpics176-7351278

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  1. Anonymous says

    November 20, 2007 at 5:24 am

    Hi Joelen, it’s Emily from Sunday Night’s class. Cool blog, can’t wait to try your recipes. Have a great Thanksgiving party!

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  2. Anonymous says

    November 22, 2007 at 12:09 am

    Wow! You. Are. A. Superhero. I am so seriously amazed right now.

    After reading your post, I’m so inspired to host a giant Thanksgiving dinner next year with tons of traditional and non-traditional food.

    Reply

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