I’ve been planning the Thanksgiving menu for quite awhile. I love Thanksgiving, and I really do love to cook. Since we have a lot of shoppers in the family (not me ) I serve the big meal for lunch. I then make a big snack buffet for dinner. There are plenty of yummy snacks for return shoppers, or for those who want to stick around and watch the games.
I started cooking what I could on Monday. I did a little more cooking on Tuesday. Pie Baking day is Wednesday. The rest of the sides and big items will be made on Thanksgiving.
So here is what I’ve got planned for the day:
Thanksgiving Lunch:
- Turkey, Ham
- Dinner Rolls: breadstick rolls, cloverleaf rolls, and wheat rolls
- Green bean casserole, and corn casserole
- Stuffing
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes (I think I’m the only one who eats them)
- Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
- Chicken and Noodles (a kansas staple)
Thanksgiving Dinner: Snack Buffet
- BBQ Lil Smokies
- Ham and Cheese Rolls
- Chex Mix (triple batch)
- Chips, Pretzels, and Dip
- Veggie Tray
- Fruit Tray with Fruit Dip
- Cheese, Crackers, and Meat Tray
- Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Lemon Poppyseed Bundt cake with Orange Glaze
Desserts:
- Black & Blue Pie
- RR Cherry Pie
- Dutch Apple Pie
- Coconut Cream Pie with Meringue
- Pumpkin Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Homemade Whipped Cream