What's cookin' for Thanksgiving 2023??

The Cen-Tex Smoker

caliking said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

didn't get a ton of pics as we were coming in hot at the end. Forgot to mention my son made Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese rolls) this year. We had 2 celiac/gluten free folks so we did these instead of traditional rolls as these are naturally gluten free (and delicious). 

The Pao: 


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Don't have much to say about the roulade, because you're a pro at that. Looks tremendous... as expected. And, as does the rest of the spread!

We're fans of pao de queijo. I'll take any tips your progeny has to offer.

I have had other requests as well. I’ll post his recipe here. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

caliking said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

didn't get a ton of pics as we were coming in hot at the end. Forgot to mention my son made Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese rolls) this year. We had 2 celiac/gluten free folks so we did these instead of traditional rolls as these are naturally gluten free (and delicious). 

The Pao: 


...

Don't have much to say about the roulade, because you're a pro at that. Looks tremendous... as expected. And, as does the rest of the spread!

We're fans of pao de queijo. I'll take any tips your progeny has to offer.

I have had other requests as well. I’ll post his recipe here. 

He happened to be sitting right next to me. Serious Eats/Sohla for the win!

https://www.seriouseats.com/south-american-cheesy-bread-recipe

Ozzie_Isaac

lousubcap said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Foghorn said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

didn't get a ton of pics as we were coming in hot at the end. Forgot to mention my son made Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese rolls) this year. We had 2 celiac/gluten free folks so we did these instead of traditional rolls as these are naturally gluten free (and delicious). 

The Pao: 

The bird:


Nueske’s ham (warmed on the bge while the ovens were in use)



a few pies. The fancy one is store bought but I heard it was delicious (I’m not a pumpkin pie guy so I didn’t try it)

I should have posted a pic of the recycling bin this morning. We put a serious ass-whipping on the wine fridge last night. We have to go restock today because we are down to the reserve stuff that will put us in the poor house if we keep up this pace. 

Stop depriving yourself of the good stuff. (We've been embracing that approach lately...)

We have 10 people here…

That number would throttle back my level of offerings as well.  Since I graduated beyond wine several years ago I don't recall all the protocols but for brown water there are two standing rules for guests; Never take the last pour from a bottle (not a wine issue as bottle kill is the order of the day) and never ask for a bottle to be opened (likely applicable).  However, regrettably I know a couple bourbon drinkers who routinely ignore the rules.  Happy Friday!

I have most the bottles out in the bar, I do keep 3 bottles in my closet.  Those make it out for special guests who appreciate bourbon.  I had to make some changes after a friend was mixing Blanton's with diet coke and another said this "Heaven's Door Bootleg for 2020 is pretty good, but I prefer my wild Turkey."

MasterC

Carry-in at my 85 year old parents. I did the turkey and deviled eggs.


What am I thankful for?
My 85 year old parents 

Foghorn

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Foghorn said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

didn't get a ton of pics as we were coming in hot at the end. Forgot to mention my son made Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese rolls) this year. We had 2 celiac/gluten free folks so we did these instead of traditional rolls as these are naturally gluten free (and delicious). 

The Pao: 

The bird:


Nueske’s ham (warmed on the bge while the ovens were in use)



a few pies. The fancy one is store bought but I heard it was delicious (I’m not a pumpkin pie guy so I didn’t try it)

I should have posted a pic of the recycling bin this morning. We put a serious ass-whipping on the wine fridge last night. We have to go restock today because we are down to the reserve stuff that will put us in the poor house if we keep up this pace. 

Stop depriving yourself of the good stuff. (We've been embracing that approach lately...)

We have 10 people here…

That number would throttle back my level of offerings as well.  Since I graduated beyond wine several years ago I don't recall all the protocols but for brown water there are two standing rules for guests; Never take the last pour from a bottle (not a wine issue as bottle kill is the order of the day) and never ask for a bottle to be opened (likely applicable).  However, regrettably I know a couple bourbon drinkers who routinely ignore the rules.  Happy Friday!

I have most the bottles out in the bar, I do keep 3 bottles in my closet.  Those make it out for special guests who appreciate bourbon.  I had to make some changes after a friend was mixing Blanton's with diet coke and another said this "Heaven's Door Bootleg for 2020 is pretty good, but I prefer my wild Turkey."

A friend of mine found that my Blanton's Special Reserve makes a great Manhattan.  Since he made one for each of us I wasn't sure if that was a party foul or not.  What say ye?

JohnInCarolina

Foghorn said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Foghorn said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

didn't get a ton of pics as we were coming in hot at the end. Forgot to mention my son made Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese rolls) this year. We had 2 celiac/gluten free folks so we did these instead of traditional rolls as these are naturally gluten free (and delicious). 

The Pao: 

The bird:


Nueske’s ham (warmed on the bge while the ovens were in use)



a few pies. The fancy one is store bought but I heard it was delicious (I’m not a pumpkin pie guy so I didn’t try it)

I should have posted a pic of the recycling bin this morning. We put a serious ass-whipping on the wine fridge last night. We have to go restock today because we are down to the reserve stuff that will put us in the poor house if we keep up this pace. 

Stop depriving yourself of the good stuff. (We've been embracing that approach lately...)

We have 10 people here…

That number would throttle back my level of offerings as well.  Since I graduated beyond wine several years ago I don't recall all the protocols but for brown water there are two standing rules for guests; Never take the last pour from a bottle (not a wine issue as bottle kill is the order of the day) and never ask for a bottle to be opened (likely applicable).  However, regrettably I know a couple bourbon drinkers who routinely ignore the rules.  Happy Friday!

I have most the bottles out in the bar, I do keep 3 bottles in my closet.  Those make it out for special guests who appreciate bourbon.  I had to make some changes after a friend was mixing Blanton's with diet coke and another said this "Heaven's Door Bootleg for 2020 is pretty good, but I prefer my wild Turkey."

A friend of mine found that my Blanton's Special Reserve makes a great Manhattan.  Since he made one for each of us I wasn't sure if that was a party foul or not.  What say ye?

lousubcap

Foghorn said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

lousubcap said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Foghorn said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

didn't get a ton of pics as we were coming in hot at the end. Forgot to mention my son made Pao de Queijo (Brazilian cheese rolls) this year. We had 2 celiac/gluten free folks so we did these instead of traditional rolls as these are naturally gluten free (and delicious). 

The Pao: 

The bird:


Nueske’s ham (warmed on the bge while the ovens were in use)



a few pies. The fancy one is store bought but I heard it was delicious (I’m not a pumpkin pie guy so I didn’t try it)

I should have posted a pic of the recycling bin this morning. We put a serious ass-whipping on the wine fridge last night. We have to go restock today because we are down to the reserve stuff that will put us in the poor house if we keep up this pace. 

Stop depriving yourself of the good stuff. (We've been embracing that approach lately...)

We have 10 people here…

That number would throttle back my level of offerings as well.  Since I graduated beyond wine several years ago I don't recall all the protocols but for brown water there are two standing rules for guests; Never take the last pour from a bottle (not a wine issue as bottle kill is the order of the day) and never ask for a bottle to be opened (likely applicable).  However, regrettably I know a couple bourbon drinkers who routinely ignore the rules.  Happy Friday!

I have most the bottles out in the bar, I do keep 3 bottles in my closet.  Those make it out for special guests who appreciate bourbon.  I had to make some changes after a friend was mixing Blanton's with diet coke and another said this "Heaven's Door Bootleg for 2020 is pretty good, but I prefer my wild Turkey."

A friend of mine found that my Blanton's Special Reserve makes a great Manhattan.  Since he made one for each of us I wasn't sure if that was a party foul or not.  What say ye?

Any good bourbon will make a good Manhattan if correctly mixed.  Very perceptive to use your bourbon and make one for you. Since he made one for you that reduces the charges but in the end I call a minor foul.  But bourbon palates are individual...

caliking

To wrap it up…. Behold! 

The Thanksgiving Stack!!

Waffled 2 kinds of stuffing, topped with mashed potatoes, gravy, Brussels sprouts (to keep it healthy ), MNC, ham, smoked turkey, runny egg, twice baked sweet potato, drizzle of hot honey, and a dollop of cran sauce. 

I had been dreaming of this since Monday 

Foghorn

caliking said:

To wrap it up…. Behold! 

The Thanksgiving Stack!!

Waffled 2 kinds of stuffing, topped with mashed potatoes, gravy, Brussels sprouts (to keep it healthy ), MNC, ham, smoked turkey, runny egg, twice baked sweet potato, drizzle of hot honey, and a dollop of cran sauce. 

I had been dreaming of this since Monday 

I wish I could like that 1000 times.  How could I have forgotten to waffle the stuffing?????

lousubcap

@caliking - That is a banquet to behold.  Beautiful. I get why the extended anticipation.  Magazine quality photo and description right there.  But I must ask, what is MNC?

Elijah

I'm going with macaroni and cheese 

lousubcap

@Elijah - thanks as I'm sure you are correct.  With watching college football and keeping hydrated with adult supervisory beverages my creative side is lacking (like most of the time). 

Foghorn

Not "melted nutria carcass"?

JohnInCarolina

I figured Masala Nutmeg Curry

caliking

Elijah said:

I'm going with macaroni and cheese 

Correct, sir.

caliking

Foghorn said:

caliking said:

To wrap it up…. Behold! 

The Thanksgiving Stack!!

Waffled 2 kinds of stuffing, topped with mashed potatoes, gravy, Brussels sprouts (to keep it healthy ), MNC, ham, smoked turkey, runny egg, twice baked sweet potato, drizzle of hot honey, and a dollop of cran sauce. 

I had been dreaming of this since Monday 

I wish I could like that 1000 times.  How could I have forgotten to waffle the stuffing?????

Key step in the enjoyment of T-Day leftover. You get nice crunchy bits, and spaces for the gravy to pool. 

I think I'll have just mashed potatoes and gravy for lunch tomorrow. You know... something light.

JohnnyTarheel

caliking said:

To wrap it up…. Behold! 

The Thanksgiving Stack!!

Waffled 2 kinds of stuffing, topped with mashed potatoes, gravy, Brussels sprouts (to keep it healthy ), MNC, ham, smoked turkey, runny egg, twice baked sweet potato, drizzle of hot honey, and a dollop of cran sauce. 

I had been dreaming of this since Monday 

I like that a lot!!!

Foghorn

I had to give it a try. Here’s my modest version of the Thanksgiving Stack. 

lousubcap

I would crush 'em both.  Great eats and creativity right there. 

YukonRon

roasted pecan butter, pecan pie. Bread braided, prime rib, beans and taters. Not shown sweet potato fries, in a warm honey sriracha glaze, bleu cheese coleslaw, and other stuff. 

Lots of wine. 

lousubcap

That is bringing it home @YukonRon .  Great banquet however, diet Mountain Dew and where's the $$ shot?  All in good fun.  Glad you are engaged again here. 

caliking

Foghorn said:

I had to give it a try. Here’s my modest version of the Thanksgiving Stack. 

Yessir. Artfully done.

caliking

YukonRon said:

That's quite the banquet, but the bread... and this!!

fishlessman

last of my turkey,barley,rice soup yesterday, almost feel like cooking another bird this weekend

Gulfcoastguy

fishlessman said:

last of my turkey,barley,rice soup yesterday, almost feel like cooking another bird this weekend

Ham sandwiches, ham and beans, ham tetrazzini. Give pigs a chance!

fishlessman

Gulfcoastguy said:

fishlessman said:

last of my turkey,barley,rice soup yesterday, almost feel like cooking another bird this weekend

Ham sandwiches, ham and beans, ham tetrazzini. Give pigs a chance!

cheesy smoked ham and scalloped potato is a favorite.....

caliking

fishlessman said:

last of my turkey,barley,rice soup yesterday, almost feel like cooking another bird this weekend

caliqueen made exactly that,  with the carcass of the smoked bird our friends bought. So good.

YukonRon

lousubcap said:

That is bringing it home @YukonRon .  Great banquet however, diet Mountain Dew and where's the $$ shot?  All in good fun.  Glad you are engaged again here. 

My Beautiful Wife is a Diet Mountain Dew/coffee/caffeine maniac. I know my safety depends on replenishing the supply. 

YukonRon

caliking said:

YukonRon said:

That's quite the banquet, but the bread... and this!!

Thank you, my niece who had just worked this summer In Montana as the baker for an exclusive resort make the desert for us. She hopes to open her own bakery some day .