On The Menu - 2015

I've already shared my menu plan for this year with the family - they all think I'm nuts. Making too much. But hey, can never have too much for Thanksgiving - especially since left-overs are a must.

Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail
Cheese & Cracker Platter
Stuffed Mushrooms
My Mother-In-Law's Spinach Dip with Crackers
Pigs In A Blanket
Harvest Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Bread

Main Course & Sides
Roasted Turkey (of course)
Homemade Gravy
My Father-in-Law's Homemade Stuffing
Stove Top Stuffing
Baked Ziti
Mashed Potatoes
Marshmallow Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
Baked Yams
My Mother-in-Law's Sautéed Mushrooms
Garlic Cheese Biscuits
Pillsbury Grand's Biscuits
Cornbread
Mashed Turnips
Mashed Butternut Squash
Creamed Spinach
Brussel Sprouts in Butter Sauce
Glazed Baby Carrots
Baby Peas in Butter Sauce
Roasted Asparagus
Homemade Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Savory Applesauce
White Corn in Butter Sauce
Broccoli in Cheese Sauce
Steamed Green Beans
Green Bean Casserole

Desserts
Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Homemade Apple Pie
Homemade Sweet Potato Pie
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Fresh Baked Cookies from my Sister-in-Law
Additional Pies my Mother-In-Law is planning on bringing
Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Beverages
Fresh Apple Cider
Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Cider
Soda
Wine
Coffee
Homemade Eggnog


The Cheese & Cracker's Platter will consist of baby swiss, fresh mozzarella, Vermont Cheddar, NY Sharp Cheddar, and Pepper Jack Cheese. Plus Ritz Crackers & Wheat Crackers.

For the Pigs In A Blanket, instead of buying already prepped frozen Pigs In A Blanket, I am using the Mini Cocktail Franks wrapped in Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough - they taste so much better done this way. Bake them at 375F for about 15-20 minutes, just until the crescent roll dough is puffed & crispy. Serve with a small dish of ketchup & mustard.