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The Old Educator's Family Thanksgiving Menu

 

The Old Educator's Family Thanksgiving Menu

 
Shopping List
Meats, Eggs & Dairy
  • whole turkey: (12-13 pounds) Buy larger for left-over turkey
  • pork sausage: 1 pound, preferably mild with sage
  • 2 eggs for the Jiffy cornbread mix: (use whatever ingredients your mix calls for)
  • 2 eggs for the Pumpkin Pie
  • 3 eggs for the Cornbread Dressing
  • 2/3 cup milk for the Jiffy cornbread mix: (use whatever ingredients your mix calls for)
  • 1 cup 1% milk for the mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream for the Pumpkin Pie
  • 1/ cup whole milk for the Pumpkin Pie
  • whipped cream and/or ice cream for pies
  • 3/4 stick unsalted butter for pie crust
  • 1/3 cup (1 stick) butter for apple pie
  • 3/4 stick butter for mashed potatoes
  • 5 tablespoons butter for sweet potatoes
  • 1 ready made pie crust
  • vegetable shortening: 2 tablespoons
  • bacon drippings
  • 3 cups giblet broth for Cornbread Dressing
  • 3 cups Quick Turkey Stock
Dry & Canned Goods
  • Jiffy brand cornbread mix: 2 boxes (each 8.5-ounce) (or equivalent)
  • French bread: 1 loaf
  • honey: 2/3 cup
  • corn (or vegetable oil): approx. 1-1/2 cups total
  • olive oil: extra-virgin, 2 tablespoons
  • walnut oil: 1/3 cup
  • chicken or turkey broth: low-salt, 2 cans
  • flour: approx. 2 cups total
  • sugar: approx. 1-1/4 cups
  • light brown sugar: approx 2 cups
  • Dijon mustard: 1-1/2 teaspoons
  • 15 oz. can solid-pack pumpkin
  • honey: 2/3 cup
Produce
  • onions: 3 medium
  • celery: 6 stalks
  • carrots: 1
  • cranberries: 1 bag (12-ounces) fresh
  • orange: 1 medium
  • garlic: 3 cloves
  • lemons: 5
  • green beans: 2 pounds
  • 5 Granny Smith apples
  • jalapeno pepper
  • potatoes: 5 pounds
  • Yams: 4 pounds
Herbs, Spices & Nuts
  • sage: 1 tablespoon fresh sage or 1-1/4 teaspoon dried
  • rosemary: dried, 2 teaspoons
  • poultry seasoning: 1 tablespoon
  • bay leaves: 4
  • garlic: 3 cloves
  • garlic powder: 1/4 teaspoon
  • cloves, ground: 1/4 teaspoon
  • ginger, ground: 1 teaspoon
  • cinnamon: 2-1/2 teaspoon
  • nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
  • walnuts: 1/2 to 3/4 cups chopped (optional)
  • pecans: 2 cups shelled halves
  • almonds: 1/2 cup sliced
  • peppercorns: for fresh ground pepper
  • salt: 3-1/2 teaspoon
  • mini-marshmallows: 2 cups
Other
  • white wine: 1/2 cup (optional)
  • pies: Pumpkin and Dutch Apple, either bought from a bakery or made using your favorite recipe. Ingredients for making pies are included in above lists.

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