Thanksgiving 2009: The Menu & The Schedule

Alright. Turkey Day approacheth. Since I have company coming, it's got to be traditional. Here's the plan:

 

Menu

 

• Turkey
• Dressing
• Cranberry Sauce
• Yeast Rolls
• Candied Yams (for the guests. In my old age, I'm not a big fan of candied yams anymore.)
• Greens (traditional, sauteed & creamed) Here's why: Although creamed collards absolutely rock, they are simply too fattening to eat every time I reach for leftovers. I can eat sauteed greens every day, but not everyone embraces the concept like I do. I'll have some old school ones for backup.)
• Sauteed Corn
• Butternut Squash Ravioli (I have to have at least one new dish! I need the challenge.)
• Pound Cake (this goes home with the guests)
• Chocolate Cake (I've been beaten by this cake twice, I think. This is my year!)
• Apple-Cranberry Pie
• Sweet Potato Pie

 Schedule

 

 

Friday - buy turkey (done)

 

Tuesday

•  Brine turkey
• Make cornbread
• Make ravioli
• Make pie crusts
• Make pound cake

Wednesday

• Air dry turkey  
• Prep veggies
• Make pies
• Make chocolate cake
• Start Rolls

 Thursday

• Bake turkey
• Bake dressing
• Make greens
• Bake rolls
• Make cranberry sauce
• Make tea
• Make Candied Yams
• Cook Ravioli

 I already have plans for the leftovers:

•  Sweet potato and corn chowder
• Turkey noodle soup
• Turkey salad
• Sweet potato creme brulee