tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post4078421789911542446..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Thanksgiving Menu Ideas and Recipes (Pins to Admire and Inspire)Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-56258106806887463182011-11-24T09:37:24.558-05:002011-11-24T09:37:24.558-05:00I'm most looking forward to my mom's dress...I'm most looking forward to my mom's dressing. Give me that and a veggie casserole and I'm happy. Last night I cooked a turkey just for us.Paula@SweetPeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159609759110718249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-26038480408776778232011-11-23T18:47:54.123-05:002011-11-23T18:47:54.123-05:00I've tried brining and I didn't think that...I've tried brining and I didn't think that it made the turkey any more moist than normal. The key for me is sticking something in the cavity (I do my stuffing separately so I never have that in there) ... onions and a lemon are perfect. The fruit/veggies release liquids as they get warm and my turkey is always perfectly moist.Randi~Dukes and Duchesseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277985792260962440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-22107285613131056482011-11-23T17:58:34.296-05:002011-11-23T17:58:34.296-05:00OH yum!! I would love to go to Thanksgiving dinner...OH yum!! I would love to go to Thanksgiving dinner at your house! ;) I'm making a pasta salad this year to take to dinner at the in-laws!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139674170899501598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-38442192838628570672011-11-23T13:02:07.639-05:002011-11-23T13:02:07.639-05:00I feel like I've just eaten the best Thanksgiv...I feel like I've just eaten the best Thanksgiving ever by scrolling through your pictures! Yum. And I am glad I get to host tomorrow--hopefully you'll get to again, soon. It's nice to have the smell of Turkey fill your own house and to not have to go anywhere. But family can be fun, too :). For me and my family, the Thanksgiving meal is at least 50% about pies. Loooove pies. As for Turkey, I've tried brining, but the thing I think helps most is to cook it breast side down so all the back fat oozes through the lower fat breast meat in the front (gross, but delicious :) ).Erin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04133001054953045509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-31332980150840775432011-11-23T12:10:29.337-05:002011-11-23T12:10:29.337-05:00I completely agree with what others have said abou...I completely agree with what others have said about brining it makes the most deliciously moist turkey. Once you try it, you'll never go back! I have shared more info about brining and my favorite recipe http://analoglovesdigital.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-favorite-turkey-brine.htmlAnalog Girl (Rachelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10349855862157765278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-2741481221782945562011-11-23T10:50:31.522-05:002011-11-23T10:50:31.522-05:00It all looks so delicious! My SIL is hosting this ...It all looks so delicious! My SIL is hosting this year, I only make a few side dishes. Have a great trip and a wonderful Thanksgiving Amanda!Life In The Thrifty Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612303326504320531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-18760318896907633212011-11-23T10:01:33.254-05:002011-11-23T10:01:33.254-05:00That all looks soo good, Amanda! For a moist turke...That all looks soo good, Amanda! For a moist turkey I cook mine in a "Look Bag". That's what they're called and it works every time. One of my favorite sides is turip/rutabaga. I never had it until I moved to Canada and my hubby's Scottish mom made it at Christmas. I LOVE it and now it's a staple at Thanksgiving too. Even though I do live in Canada I still celebrate American Thanksgiving, and I can't wait!! <br /><br />Have a safe trip and a Happy Thanksgiving!!Catie @ Catie's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693440878484859938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-19083069213075430422011-11-23T10:00:31.237-05:002011-11-23T10:00:31.237-05:00Yum! Can you believe that we have never had mashed...Yum! Can you believe that we have never had mashed potatoes with Thanksgiving dinner. I guess maybe it's because we have so many other sides:) I hope you have a great Thanksgiving Amanda!Kelli Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865834655887862155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-34157551743117284282011-11-23T09:52:36.182-05:002011-11-23T09:52:36.182-05:00I have the secret to a moist turkey: Brine it! I...I have the secret to a moist turkey: Brine it! It really works and it's SO easy. I already have mine in the solution ready to go. Then you can cook, fry, smoke, etc. your turkey however you like. A brine is simply a salt solution -- I don't measure, just cover bird in water or broth, add sea salt, fresh pepper, bay leaves, sage leaves, molasses, cane sugar, fresh pressed garlic. And I even added a can of beer this time! Have a safe trip!!!Coach Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179154710519925619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-28344553589317255132011-11-23T09:45:46.705-05:002011-11-23T09:45:46.705-05:00Maybe next year you'll get to host again. I h...Maybe next year you'll get to host again. I hope so!<br /><br />When we had little ones, we stopped traveling for Thanksgiving. We decided that we'd travel for Christmas, but not for Thanksgiving. It was a good decision for us.<br /><br />As for a moist turkey? Brining! No doubt about it--this works the very best. I've done lots of things over the years, and brining is the best method. :)Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-90191266409013884832011-11-23T08:54:28.597-05:002011-11-23T08:54:28.597-05:00I want to lick the screen Amanda!!! I can't w...I want to lick the screen Amanda!!! I can't waitvfor tomorrow! It is our first time hosting and I am so excited notbto be running to 2 (sometimes) locations this year! I feel you on that one! My goal is to make the turkey so good (we are brining, helps with the moistness and flavoring) that people will want us to cook every year!!! Off to check out that corn recipe a little closer, it sounds delicious...Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747587117242835726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-778643089340793922011-11-23T08:29:48.522-05:002011-11-23T08:29:48.522-05:00Yum, yum, yum... my husband doesn't like thank...Yum, yum, yum... my husband doesn't like thanksgiving food (he's kinda insane), but I'm so excited about all the deliciousness tomorrow! Happy Thanksgiving!Maury @ Life on Marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181580588340222469noreply@blogger.com