Thanksgiving best

The turkey- this was the first year for brining. OMG. Juiciest turkey EVER!!! We will brine very turkey we make from now on. Even my mother admitted it was better than hers!

Bdarg makes a mean pumpkin pie too.

the cornbread dressing was especially good this year:clap_1:

We liked the dressing the best. The fresh sage made it so good.

What worked: Brining the turkey worked really well, very moist. Used Williams-Sonoma brining mix and a garbage bag to soak for about 18 hours.

What didn't work: Oyster dressing from Destin Ice. I was going to make my own but wife pre-empted me and purchased prepared dressing at Destin Ice. A definite non-starter.

We did get fresh Pompano from DI that was great- prepared both en papillotte and also blackend.

Cornbread dressing, gravy and turkey (brined)...yummy!! :clap_1: Mr. K just went outside and made smores for the chillren.

cornbread dressing, pumpkin cake, and cranberry margaritas. :clap_1:

Chocolate-pecan pie (thank you Beachrunner)
Also a big hit was Tootsie's corn casserole! Next time I'll double the recipe! Everyone must try this!

And the worst dish - - the "stuffing." My god, that was so horrible and sticky. Just pure white bread. But this was an in-law's house, so what can I say...

Hands down, the pumpkin cheesecake served with a delicious cup of hot coffee. The table conversation was pretty good, too. :clap_1:

Chocolate-pecan pie (thank you Beachrunner)

Oh, I'm so glad you liked it. It's from an old issue of Southern Living.

The JD.
So over Tgiving at home. You seriously have no idea.

It was all good, but the company even better.

The JD.
So over Tgiving at home. You seriously have no idea.

Can't wait for this story.

The weather was gorgeous, and it's been wonderful having the older son home, but the star of our Thanksgiving feast was:
The turkey.
Yes, the brining made it juicy, but best of all, it really brought out the *turkey* flavor.
My poor husband ruined the gravy, but we forgave him. (I don't much like gravy anyway.) ;-)

I didn't brine my turkey, wish I had. Got lazy. Tried a new twist on the cornbread dressing......fabulous! Used a can of cream of chicken soup and a can of cream of celery, plus the broth and usual other stuff. It was yummy!
The chocolate mousse pie and the buttermilk pie---good too!

Can't wait for this story.

Kfunn woke up at 4am over the bowl.
And it would be just my luck it didn't involve anything I pigged out on earlier in the day.

Kfunn woke up at 4am over the bowl.
And it would be just my luck it didn't involve anything I pigged out on earlier in the day.

You waited too long.

Kfunn woke up at 4am over the bowl.
And it would be just my luck it didn't involve anything I pigged out on earlier in the day.

:nono1:

Hands down, the pumpkin cheesecake served with a delicious cup of hot coffee. The table conversation was pretty good, too. :clap_1:

We had one of those and it was delish, as well as an apple pie my sister made. The pumpkin cheesecake was bought from a local farm market where they make them from scratch and we picked up fresh cider and had that with caramel and cinnamon sticks.

:nono1:

I know.

Chocolate-pecan pie (thank you Beachrunner)
Also a big hit was Tootsie's corn casserole! Next time I'll double the recipe! Everyone must try this!

And the worst dish - - the "stuffing." My god, that was so horrible and sticky. Just pure white bread. But this was an in-law's house, so what can I say...

we tripled it. its usually a kids favorite. such an old stand-by...

The weather was gorgeous, and it's been wonderful having the older son home, but the star of our Thanksgiving feast was:
The turkey.
Yes, the brining made it juicy, but best of all, it really brought out the *turkey* flavor.
My poor husband ruined the gravy, but we forgave him. (I don't much like gravy anyway.) ;-)

so true. and now that I'm back at my own house, I'm going to go get a BF turkey and do it right!

What was your one favorite Thanksgiving dish? Me? My aunt's oyster dressing!

I really really love oyster dressing, and want to make this for Christmas.

I want this dinner now.

Those are the funkiest turkey legs I ever did see