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DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« on: November 20, 2013, 10:01:51 PM »
In this thread, the DUmmies discuss Thanksgiving dinner and come up with some really revolting ideas.

As always, the day after Thanksgiving they'll be discussing the blistering arguments they had with their ignorant repuke fundie relatives.

But for now, they roll out the DUmp cuisine, beginning with the DUmmy fizzgig, who shaved her head in a fit of anger, and recently had her husband involuntarily committed:

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Wed Nov 20, 2013, 04:47 AM
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it it too early to talk thanksgiving menus?

sister and i had our strategy session today and we're off to the store on friday. this is our one big, blow-out meal of the year and as exhausting as it is, it's always worth it. it'll be dad.

here's what we put together.

nibbles:(cool it, stevenumbers, it's nibbles,  not nipples)

onion dip (we cut the mayo in half and make it up with greek yogurt)

spinach artichoke dip (which i decided on just now)

chips and veggies for the dip

devilled eggs (just not for me, not an egg fan.)

turkey will be made using america's test kitchen's recipe

sides:

cornbread and sausage stuffing

mashers with gravy

brussel sprouts with bacon and apple

from-scratch green bean casserole (we do use french's fried onions, though)

cranberry sauce

popovers


dessert:

sour cream apple pie

pecan pie

this year we're doing it entirely gluten free, too. i won't lie, i'm a bit dubious about the pie crusts, but it doesn't really matter because i don't really like pie crust.

i'm going to try to get out of work early next wednesday (which for me means seven) so i can go over, knock out as much prep as we can and bake my pecan pie. i'll probably just crash on the couch.

oh, and i'm expecting some serious food pr0n photos 
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America's Test Kitchen has great recipes, but........Gluten Free Thanksgiving!?!?!?! Gross!! Brussels sprouts? Grosser!!


Here's a weird one:
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Response to fizzgig (Original post)
Wed Nov 20, 2013, 12:12 PM
eissa (2,776 posts)
1. Here's mine!

Turkey, obviously

Stuffed pumpkin (roast it, scoop out interior, mix with rice, asparagus, mushrooms, onions and place back in the pumpkin)

Boorak (Assyrian eggrolls consisting of beef, onions, peppers and parsley -- family loves them so they are on the menu for every holiday!)

Whipped sweet potatoes

Roasted cauliflower with pancetta and parmesan

Dessert: Pumpkin cheesecake AND I think I'm going to try the Baked Indian Pudding recipe that was posted here. Seems like the perfect Fall/Thanksgiving dessert.
Eggrolls and a stuffed pumpkin!?!?!
That would make a hell of a revision to the Norman Rockwell painting.
Grandma bringing out the big Thanksgiving platter with a jack o'lantern on it!


DUmmy Lucinda is the major domo of the cooking group, so you know she's going all out for Thanksgiving:
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Wed Nov 20, 2013, 12:14 PM
Star Member Lucinda (17,368 posts)
2. I think it will be just the two of us this year

So maybe something different like steaks or homemade tamales....not sure yet!


More Brussels sprouts:
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Wed Nov 20, 2013, 06:00 PM
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8. Just the two of us too.

So.....I bought the traditional leg of lamb that we will probably do on the grill. Mashed potatoes because I love them and maybe shaved Brussels sprouts. And definitely Heretic's Indian Pudding.


And even more Brussels sprouts:
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Wed Nov 20, 2013, 03:48 PM
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7. Here's what we're doing this year

Various appetizers that others will bring

Turkey using Alton Brown's method -- 500 degrees for 1/2 hour, then cover breast with foil, lower temp to 350 and cook until breast hits 161 degrees.

Ham

Sage dressing

Sausage and cornbread dressing

Mashed potatoes and gravy

Roasted Brussel sprouts
What's with all the Brussels sprouts at the DUmp? Gross.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2013, 10:09:05 PM »
Brussels sprouts are delicious, but you'll go broke buying them.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2013, 10:14:47 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on November 20, 2013, 10:09:05 PM
Brussels sprouts are delicious, but you'll go broke buying them.

Yes Tots Brussels sprouts are AWESOME!!! and she ain't no DUmmy.....
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2013, 10:22:42 PM »
Quote from: biersmythe on November 20, 2013, 10:14:47 PM
Yes Tots Brussels sprouts are AWESOME!!! and she ain't no DUmmy.....
They're definitely one of those grow-your-own crops that will save a bunch of money at the grocery store.  I need to look into them for next year.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2013, 10:26:16 PM »
Not hard to grow. We have some every year in the garden. Had some in a 4x8 last year that got about Two foot tall had TONS of sprouts on them.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2013, 10:30:08 PM »
Quote from: biersmythe on November 20, 2013, 10:26:16 PM
Not hard to grow. We have some every year in the garden. Had some in a 4x8 last year that got about Two foot tall had TONS of sprouts on them.

I'm definitely going to have to try them in my garden this year.  I love brussels sprouts.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2013, 10:32:58 PM »
I'll have to take over one of the raised beds from my brother.  He planted them full of herbs and flowers and let them die.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2013, 10:36:46 PM »
I'm gonna be sick.

Brussels sprouts are worse than okra.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2013, 10:43:57 PM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on November 20, 2013, 10:36:46 PM
I'm gonna be sick.

Brussels sprouts are worse than okra.
Okra is heavy and oily.  Brussels sprouts are light, savory, and go well with bacon and potatoes.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2013, 10:48:57 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on November 20, 2013, 10:43:57 PM
Okra is heavy and oily.  Brussels sprouts are light, savory, and go well with bacon and potatoes.

I would describe okra as slimy.

A very small amount is okay in gumbo. Otherwise okra should not exist.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2013, 10:52:59 PM »
Brussels sprouts are great with roasted potatoes, celery, onions, and carrots.  The only way I can eat them plain (the way my mother served them) is with lots of brown gravy.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2013, 10:58:12 PM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on November 20, 2013, 10:48:57 PM
I would describe okra as slimy.

A very small amount is okay in gumbo. Otherwise okra should not exist.

My grandma fries okra.  That is tasty  :-)
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2013, 11:05:41 PM »
Quote from: Celtic Rose on November 20, 2013, 10:58:12 PM
My grandma fries okra.  That is tasty  :-)
The only time I get fried okra, it comes from a frozen bag. :(

I don't enjoy frying stuff at home.  It's too messy.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2013, 11:28:03 PM »
We used to get fried okra and Brussels sprouts as kids. Loved 'em, but hard to find fresh okra around here now. However there's usually breaded okra in the frozen foods. When I find 'em fresh, I pickle 'em.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #14 on: November 20, 2013, 11:46:10 PM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on November 20, 2013, 10:36:46 PM
I'm gonna be sick.

Brussels sprouts are worse than okra.

     Roger that. Don't see why people complain about the cost of brussels sprouts when all the dirt you can eat is just outside the door.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2013, 12:18:39 AM »
I hate brussels sprouts.  I would almost rather starve than eat them. 
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #16 on: November 21, 2013, 04:35:01 AM »
My wife bakes brussels sprouts with olive oil . . . They are great!  Gotta do a whole bunch of them next year.  Maybe some here at the house, and some on the Town land behind the house . . . !
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #17 on: November 21, 2013, 05:11:38 AM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on November 20, 2013, 10:36:46 PM
I'm gonna be sick.

Brussels sprouts are worse than okra.

Haven't a clue what you mean.

I like both!   :-)  :drool:
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #18 on: November 21, 2013, 07:25:53 AM »
What's with all the devoted fans of the Brussels sprouts?  I cannot even get them down the gullet, and chewing them makes me gag.  Yuck.

Fizzgig puts mayo in her onion dip?  It should just be sour cream & the Liptons. 
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #19 on: November 21, 2013, 08:06:16 AM »
Quote from: GOBUCKS on November 20, 2013, 10:36:46 PM
I'm gonna be sick.

Brussels sprouts are worse than okra.

Fried okra is great.  :popcorn:
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #20 on: November 21, 2013, 08:10:10 AM »
Brussels sprouts make good ammo for carbide cannons.
Probably the only thing they really are good for.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #21 on: November 21, 2013, 08:17:46 AM »
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My wife bakes brussels sprouts with olive oil . . . They are great!  Gotta do a whole bunch of them next year.  Maybe some here at the house, and some on the Town land behind the house . . . !
Like this but we use bacon fat instead of olive oil.
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2013, 09:27:20 AM »
Not even bacon fat can save them. 

I like okra OK in a gumbo. 
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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2013, 10:47:28 AM »
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this year we're doing it entirely gluten free, too. i won't lie, i'm a bit dubious about the pie crusts, but it doesn't really matter because i don't really like pie crust.

Oh, sorry, DUmmette, I didn't realize you were cooking only for one.

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Re: DUmmies Discuss Thanksgiving Dinner
« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2013, 10:55:47 AM »
Love brussels sprouts.  Steamed, baked or grilled and served with butter, salt and pepper. 

Fresh breaded and fried okra is great too.  I use the frozen ones for gumbo.



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