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I'd actually like to make this but I too would not like to use Cool Whip. It just grosses me out. Can't you also stabilize whipped cream with a bit of powdered sugar? I thought the cornstarch in it also acts as a stabilizer. I'm just trying to not have to buy extra ingredients...

I just made the pie. It's in the freezer and I tried some of the mousse as I was cleaning up. Sir, your peanut butter product is such that one can not actually taste the Cool Whip. Excellent work!

Now if I can just stopping beating myself up for buying Cool Whip...

Cool whip seems to be highly polarizing, much like cilantro----we almost always have a holiday pie that's some sort of jello/cool whip concoction, but this is truly the easiest yet.

Stuffing(!), cranberry sauce-- don't hate me, I love the canned stuff--, pumpkin pie, pearl onions, and of course, a little turkey is mandatory.
Everything else is meh.

What I REALLY love is the leftover turkey/cranberry sauce sandwiches.
Godly.

My own favorite thing about Thanksgiving is seeing most of the people that I love. As the oldest sister of a family of eight children, it is the one day of the year that almost all of us are together, along with assorted friends and satellite family. We always eat at my youngest sister's house and last year there were forty-eight people there. There was a roast turkey, a deep-fried turkey, a whole ham, and a whole huge brisket, along with side dishes too numerous to mention. My personal favorite(s): GRAVY - made by me, and a strange creamed corn casserole that is very sweet and was actually my grandmother's original recipe. Oh yeah, I almost forget the praline pecan cheesecake. That's not too bad to end a huge meal with. Then we all play "Guitar Hero" after consuming immoderate amounts of wine and beer. Great! My favorite day of the year. PlanetChaos, the dog fart reminder is hilarious. Thanks for making me laugh on a Monday morning.

Mmmmm. Pan roasted brussels sprouts with candied pepitas and cider vinegar!

The Cranberry Relish with Orange and Ginger sounds great! I love cranberries with orange juice/zest. I've tried lots of variations, but never with ginger before.

The Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust from 'Bon Appétit' sounds like something that I'd need to be alone with in the shower..mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Perfect mashed potatoes!

I can't wait to try the apple stuffing!

Squash Spaetzle with Maple Glaze

Mark Bittman's braised and glazed brussels sprouts will be on our table this year

Ham in coca-cola!! i can make a soda exception in this case. mmmm