Thanksgiving 2009

The boys are helping me break up bread for stuffing as we begin our Thankgiving preparations. I love this holiday - I truly have so many things to be thankful for, and it's great to have a day with not much else to do but enjoy family. And cook! Thanksgiving foods are seasonal, traditional, and delicious, and even though (or maybe because!) it's a lot of work to make the meal, it's fun to see it all come together.

Here's what we have planned.

Thanksgiving 2009

Appetizers

Brie stuffed mushroom caps
Righteous Herb Cheese Spread
Pumpkin Dip
Chex Mix (Chris)

Main Course

Smoked Turkey
Roasted Turkey
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes (Beth)
Rolls (Chris)
Stuffing
Butternut Squash Puree
Cranberry Apple Salad (Beth)
Sweet Potato Casserole
Cranberry Maple Carrots
Corn
Spinach, Bacon, and Butternut Squash Salad
Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Jello Salad (Chris)
Five Cup Salad/Ambrosia (Aunt Terri)

Dessert

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake (Beth)
Apple Pie
Turkey Brownie Pops
Gingerbread Pear Trifle