What do you eat the week of Thanksgiving?

[Marthe48]

I always had trouble planning for the days before the meal. The store sales are usually focused on the holiday food, makes it a little harder to plan something that we liked that wasn't similar to the big meal coming up!

[AllaN01Bear]

1. today i will be having a turkey meal from meals on wheels and on thurday as

we arnt having the usual family gathering .( our hostess had a stroke last wed, progress is slo) i will be having a hungryman turkey meal. did that b4 many times .

[Marthe48]

3. Hope your meals are tasty!

And your hostess takes a quick turn for the better

[rsdsharp]

28. When I was a first year law student we walked into Torts class the Wednesday before Thanksgiving

to find out professor standing in front of his desk which had a pilgrim hat resting on it. He was from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but he had gone to law school at Notre Dame. His first year he was apparently struggling a bit, and as finals were just around the corner, when his wife and twin sons returned to Iowa for Thanksgiving, he stayed behind to study.

He talked about being lonely as the holiday approached, and wondered what he would do on Thanksgiving because he couldn’t cook. At that point, he revealed his Thanksgiving menu by lifting the pilgrim hat off of. . . a can of Spagetti-Os. His sacrifice proved to be worth it. He passed his exams, went on to graduate from Notre Dame, pass the bar, and have a long career as a very popular professor.

I’m sure he would have liked the Hungry Man dinner better than the Spaghetti-Os. I had one about a month ago; they’re really pretty good. Happy Thanksgiving, and I hope your hostess makes a full recovery.

[Scrivener7]

2. My relative just had us for dinner and served shepherds pie.

So great! And you can make it by the tray.

Another could be a Tortierre, a French Canadian meat pie, easy to throw together, freezes well and can feed you for days. Good recipes online and I use ready-made pie crust

[AllaN01Bear]

4. meals on wheels has a eggsclent sheperds pie. i am quite full afterwords .

[Scrivener7]

7. It's the best!

[Marthe48]

6. Another DUer was seeking recipes

for shepherd's pie last week. That sounds like a great switch from the usual. We always like casseroles.

[AllaN01Bear]

5. u can have anthing u want for tday.

[Marthe48]

8. I like something that'll last a couple of days

that doesn't kill the appetite for the turkey dinner.

I've made lasagna or chile, and those worked out okay.

[Runningdawg]

9. Our big family meal is Wednesday night to accommodate all the shift workers.

Tonight we are having fried fish, coleslaw and corn on the cob. Tomorrow night we are having a house salad and spinach/bacon quiche. I can bake the quiche at the same time as I bake the pies for Thanksgiving dessert.

[Marthe48]

13. The holiday is the day you can get the most loved ones

in one place

[cilla4progress]

10. We had lamb pizza leftovers

on our 10 hour drive to our daughter's!

We get lamb from our neighbor.

[multigraincracker]

20. One of the few red meats I like, along with

deer and goat.

Just got a deer in the freezer and always lots of fish. It'll just be me here for turkey day, so I don't have to eat any turkey..

I will splurge and pick up one cupcake for my birthday.

[cilla4progress]

21. Sweet!

When is your birthday? 🎂

[multigraincracker]

22. I'll have to look at the calendar.

This weekend.

[cilla4progress]

24. Well,

happy birthday!!!

[multigraincracker]

25. Thanks, you just put a smile on my face.

[cilla4progress]

26. Aww,

back atcha!

[catbyte]

11. I make tacos for a couple of days before because they're about as far from

Thanksgiving food I can think of, lol.

[hippywife]

12. Usually something that will last a couple days or so...

and doesn't even closely resemble the holiday meal. Since I'm making ours today, the reubens I made the past three nights filled that bill, or something like spaghetti. Or just about anything non-related, really.

[pamdb]

14. leftovers

Leftover pizza, white chicken chili,....don't know what else. Grill cheese?

[Diamond_Dog]

15. I often make a casserole

Of ground beef, chopped onion and green pepper, penne pasta, jar spaghetti sauce, and a can of cheddar cheese soup. It’s a Taste of Home recipe but I forget what it’s called. Sometimes I put buttered breadcrumbs on top. My guys will finish off a 13x9 dish of it.

[Marthe48]

16. I liked making macaroni creole

aka chile mac, with or without beans. Your recipe sounds like a good one to remember.

[Diamond_Dog]

17. My husband's aunt

Who used to work in a school cafeteria, made that recipe! I liked it, too.

[hippywife]

19. My mom used to work in our elementary school cafeteria.

She made something similar, but in OH, we called it Johnny Marzetti. She didn't use cheese soup or green peppers (my dad liked them, but most of us kids didn't) and use elbow macaroni.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Johnny+Marzetti

[mike_c]

18. same old same old

We haven't bothered with holiday meals in years, except as guests, occasionally. Seems like a lot of effort for just the two of us.

[Marthe48]

27. I like to have some of the holiday food

because I like it. And so much is on sale. Not often you see poultry under a $1/lb.

I think the main meal is out of my hands, but I'll get some cranberries to cook. I roasted/froze a pumpkin in Oct. and might make a dessert. Not to share. Another experiment in low carb

[Scrivener7]

32. $0.69 per pound for a fresh turkey this morning! Bought a 20 pounder.

But then I dropped a 1.5 liter wine bottle on my big toe. So that sucked!

[Marthe48]

34. Local Kroger has their turkey for .69/lb

I have to pass, no room.

Hope your toe survived that. And the wine, too!

[Yonnie3]

23. It varies

I like to make stuff that keeps and reheats well but often I am not motivated enough.

Jambalaya, chili, pasta with meat sauce, soup, stew, etc.

No plans as yet.

[Marthe48]

29. Is is easy to order out

or make easy stuff.

[Yonnie3]

30. Stuff from the freezer is far too easy here

Pizza, pot pies, chicken tenders, breaded shrimp, and such.

With this easy stuff there it is harder for me to be motivated to cook.

[Probatim]

31. For me, it won't be a bad weekend.

My son is in his new home and he will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the immediate family - he likes to cook, has a girlfriend, and another friend who plans to help with the main course. For me, I'll be bringing mashed potatoes and mac and cheese.

On Friday, we'll be at my brother's house where we'll be having Margaritas and Fajitas (or at least steak tacos). While my mashed potatoes are nearly world famous, my skirt steaks have been gathering steam over the last few attempts. The only downside to the steak is that it'll be cooked on a gas grill - I very much prefer my charcoal.

The biggest upside is that I'm not cooking the turkey. I'm thrilled to be making what I like, what I know will be eaten, and eaten as leftovers.

Plus, I'll be around some fairly funny people and there will be dogs at both houses.

[Marthe48]

33. I'll miss the cooking this year

I'm baking rolls for a couple of people, in 2 different places.

It sounds like you'll have a fabulous weekend. Has anyone with a gas grill ever used a plank to cook the food, or add wookchips soaked in water to the flame area? I got planks a couple of times to use in my oven, and woodchips to add flavor to a charcoal grill we used.

[Probatim]

35. My brother likes to cook and makes some decent food, but the grill isn't his area of expertise.

Since it's his grill, I'll use it and enjoy it - then, after a few drinks, remind him he needs to "grow up" and get a charcoal grill.

Like you, I'm still cooking and prepping in my kitchen. It's tough to NOT be involved in family get togethers.

[dem in texas]

36. baked potato chowder and sandwiches

chowder is made (This morning). Can make egg salad or pimento cheese sandwiches, have all ingredients or just plain old grilled cheese, depends on what my old boy wants. I am geared up to start my cooking for Thanksgiving tomorrow. Staying home, no company. Making enough for my next door neighbors, wife has hand full, husband is bedridden, try to send food over often. Divide leftover into meals and freeze for later.

[Marthe48]

37. How thoughtful

The potato chowder sounds good

[AKwannabe]

38. 3 ingredient tot bake

So easy and can have leftovers

Raw lean ground beef pressed into casserole dish
Season very well with s&p
Can of cream of mushroom soup is next layer
Lines of tots covering the top of the soup and meat fully.

Bake around 45 minutes. Will be bubbly and golden.
Serve piping hot with a green salad or with some steamed broccoli would be nice.

[Marthe48]

40. A new idea for me

I bet a sprinkle of cheese would not be unwelcome Enjoy!

[spinbaby]

39. I've been leaning Japanese-ish

I made inarizushi and cucumber salad last night and plan to make poke tonight. I like to eat light before the big day.

[Marthe48]

41. Yes

I like to eat light, so I can enjoy a holiday meal. Usually by the time Thanksgiving Day is here, I lose interest in eating, probably too much prep!