Christmas dinner side dish

[Bann]

FH's job (contractor) has floating holidays between TG and Christmas, so he will be using his and going down to his parents in FL this weekend. I'm not able to get that much time off during the height of our busy season, but I'm not gonna lie - I'm actually glad to not be taking a trip over TG weekend.

Anyhoo, it will be just Thing1 and I for Thanksgiving dinner, as Thing2 will be on duty. I'm going to roast a turkey breast, and for sides I'm making a quinoa/wild rice mix, roasted Brussels Sprouts (with black cherry balsamic vinegar), and homemade cranberry sauce. For dessert, I'm making a cherry cobbler using frozen cherries. Home made and easy-peasy. I'll get some vanilla ice cream or gelato to have with it.

I won't be slaving all day and we'll still have some leftovers for the weekend!

 

[vraiblonde]

Anyhoo, it will be just Thing1 and I for Thanksgiving dinner, as Thing2 will be on duty. I'm going to roast a turkey breast, and for sides I'm making a quinoa/wild rice mix, roasted Brussels Sprouts (with black cherry balsamic vinegar), and homemade cranberry sauce. For dessert, I'm making a cherry cobbler using frozen cherries. Home made and easy-peasy. I'll get some vanilla ice cream or gelato to have with it.

I thought about getting a turkey breast and doing it in the air fryer but probably won't because we'd have to eat on it for the next year. Maybe Whataburger will be open.....

 

[Bann]

I thought about getting a turkey breast and doing it in the air fryer but probably won't because we'd have to eat on it for the next year. Maybe Whataburger will be open.....

I got the smallest one I could find - 6 lbs! I'll have it for sammies over the weekend and then maybe turkey soup on Sunday.

 

[GWguy]

I had a thought.... I make turkey, or at least turkey parts, throughout the year, so going thru the hassle of making a traditional turkey just isn't something I need to do. Think I'm going to get ground turkey and make a meatloaf, with a bread stuffing filling. Much less mess, and still good leftover sandwiches.

 

[Gilligan]

Looking likely that I’ll be in Egypt for Christmas. Bet they really put out some fancy chow for Christmas....

 

[Auntie Biache']

As Cranberry compliments Turkey, Pineapple compliments Ham

One of the things I'm loving about the south is learning about southern food.

You may want to do a little research on this recipe, and modify it to your tastes, as I've seen several versions of the crumble. I'm going to try it with a mix of Dutch and Granola.

Pineapple Casserole

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pineapple-casserole-recipe-1914797

 

[GWguy]

BTW, was anyone aware that you can get Reese's Peanut Butter whipped topping in a can? Right next to the whipped cream cans....

Dangerous....

 

[vraiblonde]

BTW, was anyone aware that you can get Reese's Peanut Butter whipped topping in a can?

Monello almost bought the peanut butter one but opted instead for pumpkin spice. He didn't like it.

 

[RoseRed]

This looks really Christmasy!

Brussels Sprouts With Cranberry Mostarda

Cranberry mostarda isn’t as sweet as cranberry sauce, it’s got some fire from mustard seeds—and you’ll want it on allll the roasted vegetables this winter.

www.bonappetit.com

That looks great!

 

[NextJen]

Saw this recipe earlier. I may make it before Christmas......just to make sure the recipe is okay.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/222401/chef-johns-scalloped-oysters/

 

[Lump]

Not a side dish, but if you are looking for a new way to cook the Turkey for Christmas, this was fantastic....

https://gelem.pw/roasted-turkey-breast-with-garlic-and-herbs.html

Truly, the best turkey I have ever had. Moist and full of flavor. I did 2 full Turkey Breasts, not half as the writer posts.