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Emergency Turkey Day plans -- Help!

Posted by flootsmith, November 20, 2007 at 4:32 PM

We were supposed to travel to the in-laws this week for Thanksgiving, but plans have fallen through. I am not that experienced of a cook, although I can follow a recipe. There are just 3 of us -- what do I make for the big meal? Any size turkey will be too big, but I want somewhat of a traditional feel (i.e. I don't want to make a lasagna or something off the wall like that). Cost is a bit of a factor here, as well. I could succumb to ordering from Boston market, but even that would be too much food, I think, for the 3 of us... Any suggestions are GREATLY appreciated!

15 Comments | Tagged: thanksgiving

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What dish have you had to force down with a smile?

Posted by flootsmith, September 22, 2007 at 9:31 AM

My MIL is in town, and brought an Alfredo sauce with her on her 8 hour drive (apparently we don't have those bland little sauce-mix packets where I live). I was a trooper and ate the Fettucine with separated Alfredo sauce, but I'm Italian! Isn't there a law somewhere saying I don't have to eat this stuff?!
What about you? What have you had to eat to keep the harmony at the table?

30 Comments | Tagged: Question of the Day

The Ten Most Recent Comments By flootsmith

From Slice

PSA of the Day: Please Tip the Pizza Delivery Driver

As a former pizza delivery person, I can tell you that people did not tip well, if at all. And truthfully, the job sucks -- you are using your own car, and you are usually treated poorly by your boss, and about half the time by the people you are providing the service to. Not to mention, it is not the safest job in the world -- you have to trust that the person you are delivering to is not going to rob you or harm you in some way, let alone sexually harass you (happened to me MANY times). Now you can't even make minimum wage?
When people are handling my food, I ALWAYS tip well.

flootsmith at 12:38PM on 07/24/08

From Talk

Toronto eats

Lolo

http://www.lolorestaurant.com/

flootsmith at 4:41PM on 05/23/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'

cumin, salt and black pepper for a rub

flootsmith at 4:37PM on 05/23/08

From Talk

What little food "luxuries" do you allow yourself?

I agree with KtMc24... Only Boar's Head. If it ain't Boar's Head, we don't buy it! I find that there are certain things that I just can't buy generic (my husband disagrees, but also never even reads a label) -- Peanut Butter is another one.

flootsmith at 4:12PM on 01/29/08

From Talk

Toledo, Ohio: Best eats?

I know this is after-the-fact, but in case anyone else is headed there...
I grew up in Toledo, and would also recommend Packo's. You'll never forget it. Also, if you are looking for really good THIN pizza, you gotta go to this little hole in the wall place called Inky's (short for Incavaglia's).
3945 N Detroit Ave, Toledo, OH 43612

They have good Italian food, too, but the pizza is the best anywhere.

flootsmith at 11:48AM on 01/04/08

From Talk

Kids Tired of Brown Bag Lunches: Any New Ideas?

Did anyone else ever have salami roll-ups? Hard salami, spread with cream cheese, and roll it up?... mmmmm

flootsmith at 9:50PM on 11/27/07

From Talk

Emergency Turkey Day plans -- Help!

Thanks so much for all of your suggestions! My panic is abating...

flootsmith at 4:49PM on 11/21/07

From Talk

What''s your favorite way to eat peanut butter?

A possible source of marital discord in our house -- I am and always will be a crunchy JIF girl, and my husband is a creamy, whatever's-cheapest guy. We alternate purchasing creamy and crunchy (and yes, had to sit down and discuss this).

My PB&J must be toasted with berry preserves (NOT jelly - yuk).

I also like it on a spoon for an after-school snack.

flootsmith at 6:02PM on 10/30/07

From Talk

Favorite Wines?

Relax Riesling or Schmitt Sohne Riesling

flootsmith at 7:56PM on 10/29/07

From Talk

Rip Van Winkle...upon awakening, I'd eat____

A really good crust of bread, and some really tasty cheese, with a glass of cold water

flootsmith at 7:54PM on 10/29/07

Responses to Comments by flootsmith

From Slice

PSA of the Day: Please Tip the Pizza Delivery Driver

interesting. We don't get pizza delivered very often as it's fresher to pick it up (and the place is usually close by), but when we do I'm going to ask from now on if the drivers make at least min. wage.

rockandroller at 3:23PM on 07/24/08

From Slice

PSA of the Day: Please Tip the Pizza Delivery Driver

tipthepizzaguy.com needs to update its website, which states that gas is $3 per gallon.

bbahnsen at 12:38PM on 07/24/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'

Thank you all for participating! The winners this week are: ghinson, lisargold, LIRC, Provey, and AlbinoRockstar. You will also be notified by email.

Lucy Baker at 12:57PM on 05/29/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'

Pepper is a definate must. I love it.

donnak4 at 10:41PM on 05/26/08

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'

Favorite grilling sauce is Veri Veri Teriyaki by Soy Vay. Good on beef, chicken...Even though it's the same sauce, it makes the proteins taste different.

lani97 at 9:01PM on 05/26/08

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