What will you be having for Thanksgiving this year??

[DaveMcK]

Let's  start with desert!

A small slice of Pumpkin and a small slice of Pecan pie for me please!

[DaveMcK]

This is our Thanksgiving dinner that we will be having here in the retirement center that we are having delivered to our apartment at noon for our Thanksgiving dinner!

[st18688804]

I love Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie..small slices 

[nahchoo]

Shrimp Fried Rice most likely. No family, no large gatherings but I'm thankful to be alive.

Guess I'll just pretend that my fortune cookie is pumpkin flavored!   😊 Gobble, gobble!

[DaveMcK]

There's no need to reuse the same Thanksgiving decorations year after year! This holiday season, create an inviting, unique fall scene with a few new DIY projects. From rustic Thanksgiving table settings to easy Thanksgiving decorating ideas for your living and dining room, there's a new idea in here for just about every hostess-to-be—regardless of her personal style or taste. Craft Thanksgiving centerpieces to delight all your Thanksgiving dinner guests, make charming ice buckets out of craft pumpkins, or string together miniature wreaths with which to decorate your candles. When it comes to DIY décor, the possibilities are endless!

Looking for outdoor Thanksgiving decorations too? We've got a ton of those: Our Thanksgiving door decor ideas and DIY fall wreaths are an easy way to refresh your front porch and make a lasting impression on your guests—before they even set foot in your home. Of course, on Thanksgiving, the dining room table should be considered the crown jewel of your home. That's why we've put so much thought into Thanksgiving decoration ideas that'll delight your entire family—even your youngest kids. Whether you're looking for a fun kraft paper tablecloth, a printable banner, or an inexpensive arrangement, we've got you covered.

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[DaveMcK]

Even though the juicy turkey is often the main attraction come Thanksgiving, everyone knows it's the side dishes that can make or break a Thanksgiving dinner. After all, there's really nothing better than loading up your plate with an endless amount of stuffing, potatoes, green bean casserole, and, of course, enough gravy to fill a kiddie pool. But a super runny gravy, dry stuffing, or mushy vegetables can put a damper on the feast you look forward to all year.

If you’re looking for some new Thanksgiving side dishes to add to your table this year, there are plenty of options to choose from. From sweet to savory, these recipes are sure to be instant crowd pleasers — heck, they might even steal the spotlight away from the turkey. And the best part of all? They can be whipped up ahead of time so that you'll have one or two less things to worry about on the big day.

Cornbread, Sausage, and Chestnut Stuffing, New Green Bean Casserole, Bread and Orange Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts and Squash Sauté, Orange-Cranberry Sauce,  Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy and so much more. So is anyone hungry yet???

What are your Thanksgiving favorites???

[DaveMcK]

Alternative Thanksgiving Main Dishes

By Diana Rattray 

Updated 11/14/19

 

The Spruce Eats / Diana Chistruga

Turkey may take center stage on the traditional Thanksgiving table, but there are plenty of other options to serve as your main dish instead of, or in addition to, the traditional oven-roasted gobbler. If a turkey isn't your family's favorite or you just like a bigger spread with options for everyone, you're sure to find a festive recipe in our collection that will satisfy. Our recipes are organized by type of meat.

Prep ahead when you can and write down the oven requirements for each dish so you can cook two dishes at the same time or carefully schedule a day-long oven process to have everything ready for the big meal.

There are several other choices other than ham and turkey! Things like rock cornish hens, chicken, j standing rib, crown roasts and many types of pork roasts. 

[DaveMcK]

When you are or where invited to someone's house for Thanksgiving dinner and asked to bring a couple of appetizers what would you bring. Mary was always asked to bring her shrimp dip and salmon dip with Fritos scoops.

Here are several photos of different appetizers.

[catwoman500]

Oh, I am so ready for this one...

CHOCOLATE-COFFEE PECAN PIE! Who would have imagined?

Move over, pumpkin!

[RosemaryF433825]

WOWZA!   That looks and sounds incredible!!!   😛

[LydiaN586309]

My Thanksgiving pie preference would be PUMPKIN PIE first--the whole thing.  Then I would definitely go for a Deep Dutch Apple Pie--just a slice or two.

[RosemaryF433825]

Hahahaha Lydia!  The WHOLE THING?  And what?  No whipped cream?  Ahh..come on!

[catwoman500]

@DaveMcK , @LydiaN586309 ,

You guys know it's pumpkin for me. Second choice would be pecan. One year I found a recipe for chocolate pecan pie and it was even better...the chocolate seemd to cut the overboard sweetness of regular pecan pie.