So this year I've decided to take a turkey break and go for a more non-traditional Thanksgiving. I was actually inspired by "A Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving" and will be making chili cheese dogs and fries....with chili and cheese.
The previous years were a cornucopia of everything Thanksgiving. But it always ended up being just a handful of guests and A SHITLOAD of leftovers. I remember getting real crazy with the menu one year, going as far as to make my own mash potatoes from scratch. I learned from an ex-girlfriend her secret to perfect potatoes. And it came out perfect. I added in my own kick one year with roasted garlic. Too bad I had about 10 lbs. of it left after the fact.
The turkey itself was its own headache. I make perfect stuffing. I would inject the bird with melted butter. Then rub it down with salt, pepper and other herbs. Then massage it with more butter. It was just ridiculously tender when it was done. And it was always a hit. The stuffing went the fastest. Made green bean casserole. Buttered corn. Mmmmmm....I won't lie, I really enjoyed cooking for people who appreciated it. I remember it now all being a coma-filled eat and booze fest. So much fun.
Nowadays, yeah...maybe if I had extended family I would want to volunteer to make the grub. But, this year (and since my job has really worn me down), I am content with the chili cheese dogs and fries. And football. And the small group of friends who appreciate the same thing. Much like what Charlie Brown learned.
Happy Thanksgiving all!
