Thanksgiving 2011 Menu

I've been very busy, so while I've been thinking about it, I've haven't had the time to put down the same amount of forethought and planning.  So some things are going to be borrowed (some by request) from last year.  I think I need to start practicing pies, it is one of the places where I'm not thrilled at my experience, and so do not want to risk a bad pie.  We have a preliminary count of 16, which is up by 10 from last year.

Appetizers

• Deviled Eggs (Shannon's Mom)
• Baby Carrots
• Celery (prepare Wednesday Night)
• Cornichons (this may be just an excuse for me to buy and eat them)
• Cheese, Crackers and Bread

Bread

• Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bread (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (3 to give away))
• Rolls (Jed and Stephanie, Unconfirmed)
• Butterflake Rolls (Joseph)
• Lefse
• Honey Butter (Tuesday)

Main Menu

• Turkey (method of preparation up in the air still)
• Smoked Turkey (Joseph)
• The Fluffiest Mashed Potatoes (p32 Bon Appétit, November 2011) (Thursday)
• Rich and Silky Turkey gravey (p34 Bon Appétit, November 2011) (Thursday)
• Spinach, Fennel, and Sausage Stuffing with Toasted Brioche (p129 Bon Appétit, November 2011) (Wednesday, Thursday)
• Cornbread Stuffing Muffins with Ham and Sage (Joseph)
• Cornbread and Guanciale Dressing (based on Cornbread and Sausage Dressing (p36 Entertaining, Holiday 2011)) (Wednesday)
• Skillet Green Beans with Walnuts (p37 Entertaining, Holiday 2011) (Thursday)
• Sherried Sweet Potatoes and Apples (Thursday)
• Basic Cranberry Sauce (p373 The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition) (Wednesday)
• Seven Layer Salad (Shannon's Mom)

Dessert

• Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake (p397-398 Baking Illustrated) (Wednesday)
  • Pumpkin Puree (finished)
• Apple Pie (pick up Wednesday)
• Pumpkin Pie (Pick up Wednesday)
• No-Bake Pumpkin Pie (p55 Entertaining, Holday 2011) (Wednesday)
• "Cooler" Dessert (Shannon's Sister's Family)
• Vanilla Ice Cream (Sunday)
• Whipped Cream (Thursday)
• Pumpkin Custard (Dad)

Drinks

• Soda (Shannon's Sisters Family)
• Wine (Shannon's Uncle)
• etc