The countdown is officially on. Here is a collection of the recipes I'll be making. (Partially for your enjoyment... partially for me to organize my thoughts so that I don't freak out next week when I realize how much stuff I have to make).
Turkey. Sigh. I have never made one before in my life and I'm slightly grossed out (ok, really grossed out) by these instructions... "Rinse turkey inside and out, then pat dry. Fold neck skin under body. Starting at large cavity end of turkey, gently slide your fingers between skin and flesh of breast and legs to loosen skin, being careful not to tear skin." But, I'm determined to make a turkey for my guests, even though I'll be passing on the eating part. I found this recipe from Gourmet and it looks fabulous. If I did eat turkey, I'd think I'd like this. :)
Chestnut Stuffing. I made it last year and it was a lot of work, but totally worth it. This year I'm determined to do some more research on chestnuts and how to easily peel them. I'll put that on the to-do list. Here is the recipe from my friend Martha.
Butternut Squash Bread Pudding. I'm obsessed with butternut squash lately. I've had this recipe bookmarked since like September, in anticipation for the big day. So excited for the cheesy, buttery goodness. It's supposed to be a vegetarian main dish, but we're using it as a side. Recipe from Bon Apetit. Oh and sister is making it. Thank goodness. One less thing for me to. Thank you, sister. :)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes. These are amazing. This isn't the recipe that I usually use, but I think I will make the gravy that's listed. Yay vegetarian gravy.
Apple Pie. Pecan Pie. Pumpkin Pie. Recipes here. Self Explanatory, I think. Martha makes good pies, so I'm going with her again this year. They will all be made with gluten-free crusts (Thank you, Whole Foods) since we have 2 gluten intolerant guests.
Oh, and we're having a cocktail hour too, with martinis and my famous Spinach/Artichoke dip. And probably shrimp cocktail. And there will be more food for the actual "dinner" part ... I'm just not making it. (Thank you for helping, family).
I'm tired already... and hungry. :)
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