Thanksgiving best

The turkey- this was the first year for brining. OMG. Juiciest turkey EVER!!! We will brine very turkey we make from now on. Even my mother admitted it was better than hers!😀

Bdarg makes a mean pumpkin pie too.

the cornbread dressing was especially good this year:clap_1:

We liked the dressing the best. The fresh sage made it so good.

What worked: Brining the turkey worked really well, very moist. Used Williams-Sonoma brining mix and a garbage bag to soak for about 18 hours.

What didn't work: Oyster dressing from Destin Ice. I was going to make my own but wife pre-empted me and purchased prepared dressing at Destin Ice. A definite non-starter.

We did get fresh Pompano from DI that was great- prepared both en papillotte and also blackend.

Cornbread dressing, gravy and turkey (brined)...yummy!! :clap_1: Mr. K just went outside and made smores for the chillren.

cornbread dressing, pumpkin cake, and cranberry margaritas. :clap_1:

Chocolate-pecan pie (thank you Beachrunner:wub:)
Also a big hit was Tootsie's corn casserole! Next time I'll double the recipe! Everyone must try this!

And the worst dish - - the "stuffing." My god, that was so horrible and sticky. Just pure white bread. But this was an in-law's house, so what can I say...

Hands down, the pumpkin cheesecake served with a delicious cup of hot coffee. The table conversation was pretty good, too. :clap_1:

Chocolate-pecan pie (thank you Beachrunner:wub:)

Oh, I'm so glad you liked it. It's from an old issue of Southern Living. 😀

The JD.
So over Tgiving at home. You seriously have no idea.:(

It was all good, but the company even better.

The JD.
So over Tgiving at home. You seriously have no idea.:(

Can't wait for this story.

The weather was gorgeous, and it's been wonderful having the older son home, but the star of our Thanksgiving feast was:
The turkey.
Yes, the brining made it juicy, but best of all, it really brought out the *turkey* flavor.
My poor husband ruined the gravy, but we forgave him. (I don't much like gravy anyway.) ;-)

I didn't brine my turkey, wish I had. Got lazy. Tried a new twist on the cornbread dressing......fabulous! Used a can of cream of chicken soup and a can of cream of celery, plus the broth and usual other stuff. It was yummy!
The chocolate mousse pie and the buttermilk pie---good too!

Can't wait for this story.

Kfunn woke up at 4am over the bowl.
And it would be just my luck it didn't involve anything I pigged out on earlier in the day.:bang:

Kfunn woke up at 4am over the bowl.
And it would be just my luck it didn't involve anything I pigged out on earlier in the day.:bang:

You waited too long. :(

Kfunn woke up at 4am over the bowl.
And it would be just my luck it didn't involve anything I pigged out on earlier in the day.:bang:

:nono1:

Hands down, the pumpkin cheesecake served with a delicious cup of hot coffee. The table conversation was pretty good, too. :clap_1:

We had one of those and it was delish, as well as an apple pie my sister made. The pumpkin cheesecake was bought from a local farm market where they make them from scratch and we picked up fresh cider and had that with caramel and cinnamon sticks.