So About That Simplified Thanksgiving Dinner....

Yeah, this year it isn't going to happen.  Oh, we are having a Turkey Dinner on Thanksgiving, it just isn't simplified.

When I sat down to come up with my menu this year, my husband and I decided we were going to try to have a mix of favorites and new dishes.  When everything was finalized, I ended up with a menu of 11 dishes, gravy, 3 pies, and ice cream.  And let us not forget the coffee, tea, cider, and hot cocoa we are going to have to drink with it.

This year's menu is:
Sage and Garlic Turkey
Mashed Potatoes
Creole Rice Pilaf
Mushroom Stuffing
Butternut Squash
Green Beans
Carmelized Cauliflower
Whole Roasted Onions
(Cold) Caprese Salad with Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Cranberry Sauce
Gravy
Cheddar Garlic Biscuits

Pumpkin Pie
Apple Crumb Pie
Honey Walnut Pie
Vanilla Ice Cream

Coffee
Apple Cider
Hot Chocolate
Tea

I know it is a huge list.  BUT, most of the stuff is really easy and can be prepped in advance (some days in advance).  So on T-day I should only be in the kitchen about 3 hours.  In theory.  Pretty Good, Right?!



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