I do not want to cook and I do not want company and i do not really want to go any where but all of the above will come to pass no mater what i want. It is all about expectations. It seem expectations often get in the way of a enjoyable event and family gathering. I must have very high expectations because I am almost always dissipointed in what comes to pass. I often worked very hard to clean, plan fun events and plan great meals and and cook but when it comes to family it never turn out anywhere near the way I was hoping for. There seems to be too msny choices for everyone .We are all pulled from pillar to post . We do not know what we want to do or where we want to go and who will cook or what ever.
I am just tired of putting so much effort in to the gathereing and then have it flop. So I am hoping that it will just blow over and passs on by with out much of a problem.
Discussion Topic
Next Holiday Thanksgiving
Posted on 10/31/09, 07:56 pm
So what are your plans for Thanksgiving,Are you cooking? if so tell us whats on your menu.
Im staying home cooking as always and cleaning up the mess as well.
Im staying home cooking as always and cleaning up the mess as well.
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Reply #1 11/01/09 5:47pm
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Reply #2 11/01/09 10:02pm
I no what you mean around here nothing is ever good enough, I dont really care for the holidays either ,they always seem to be a let down. -
Reply #3 11/02/09 5:38am
My brother will spend the day with my dad I'm sure and my mom is in Maine. I'll watch the parade and football! Just the mention of the day brings back memories of my restaurant years. We'd cook 30 turkeys before it was all said and done. Macaroni and cheese and cornbread dressing...green beans, mashed potatoes,pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce.
The holidays can be exhausting. The mess brings back a lot of memories too. I'm trying to score a plate this year. What time will yours be ready Debbie? LOL! -
Reply #4 11/02/09 9:14am
Dang Lesa that made me hungry. Mine will be done around 2 if all goes well. If I had a way to come get you I would. -
Reply #5 11/02/09 5:37pm
Extreme Chocolate Pie: I think I will make this pie and eat the whole thing myself lol
10 servings
Prep: 35 minutes
Bake: 20 minutes
Cool: 1 hour
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1 8-ounce package brownie mix
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 3/4 cup pasteurized eggs
1 1.45-ounce bar dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 recipe Chocolate Whipped Cream (see below) (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For crust, prepare brownie mix according to package directons. Spread in the bottom of a greased 9-inch pie plate. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden toothpick, inserted near center, comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
2. For filling, in a medium mixing bowl beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed about 4 minutes or until fluffy. Stir in melted and cooled chocolate and the vanilla. Gradually add egg product, beating at low speed until combined. Then beat on medium to high speed, scraping sides of bowl about 1 minute or until light and fluffy.
3. Transfer filling to prepared pie plate. Cover; chill for 4 to 24 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Serve with Chocolate Whipped Cream. Makes 10 servings.
Chocolate Whipped Cream: In a chilled small bowl, combine 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1-1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Beat with chilled beaters on medium speed until soft peaks form. Makes 1 cup whipped cream.
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or maybe this one
One-Handed Fried Pies
Cook: 8 min.
Ingredients
3/4 cup dried peaches, apricots, and/or apples (3 ounces)
2/3 cup apple cider
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
Water
2 tablespoons shortening
Sifted powdered sugar
Directions
1. For filling, in a small saucepan, combine dried fruit and apple cider. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until fruit is tender and cider is nearly absorbed. Mash slightly; cool.
2. Meanwhile, for pastry, in a medium bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the 1/4 cup shortening until pieces are pea-size. Sprinkle buttermilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, over flour mixture, gently tossing with a fork between additions and pushing mixture to side of bowl. (Add only enough buttermilk to moisten all of the mixture.) Form dough into a ball.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-inch circle. Using a 4-inch round cutter, cut the dough into six circles, rerolling dough as needed. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges of pastry circles with a little water. Fold circles over filling, creating half-moon shapes; seal edges with a fork.
4. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons shortening over medium-low heat. Fry the pies for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Makes 6 servings.
5. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and fry pies as directed; cool. Place pies in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 weeks. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap the frozen pies individually in foil and bake about 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
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Reply #6 11/02/09 6:33pm
That sounds good -
Reply #7 11/03/09 8:48pm
This is break yr, it is at my daughters but a traditional one,, Turkey, sweet potatoes, dressing, baked beans, dumplings, potato salad, deviled eggs, BANANA PUDDING pumpkin pie!!!! And ten pounds! -
Reply #8 11/04/09 9:48pm
That sounds good tooooooooooo -
Reply #9 11/04/09 10:29pm
My mom and her sister trade off on who does Thanksgiving and who does Christmas...this year mom's got the holiday which means the food will be better because my aunt is a lousy cook (we don't have the heart to tell her that her food is bland...we just use a lot of salt and pepper when she does them!). Our family menu is usually pretty standard: turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, carrots, apple cider, apple crisp or pie, pumpkin pie, a variety of cookies. It varies from time to time but that's pretty much it.
My mouth is watering for my mom's stuffing already...so simple but so good!!! -
Reply #10 11/05/09 8:02pm
Sounds good to me! Where's it at??
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