Monday, November 12, 2012

Your Thanksgiving Shopping List and a few tips

Here is your complete shopping list so you can pull off this entire Thanksgiving menu.  Look at the items "from the pantry" and make sure you have them all!
 

From the pantry

Olive oil
Salt + Pepper
Italian Seasoning
sugar
vanilla
light brown sugar
flour
milk
cinnamon
ground ginger
ground cloves
 

From the store:

Turkey
1 granny smith apple
4 honeycrisp apples (or 4 more granny smiths if you prefer for dumplings)
1 orange
2 onions
package of green onions
fresh rosemary
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can cream style corn
1 package of Mexican or regular cornbread mix
sticks of butter
8 ounces sour cream
one dozen eggs
2 large butternut squash (3 medium or 4 small)
chopped pecans
8 russet potatoes
2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
Chicken broth
4 cups of shredded cheese
2 pounds of bacon
2 cans of green beans (plus -2  more if you are buying for allergy free children)
1 container fried onions
jello
2 cans chunky cranberry sauce
pillsbury crescent rolls
corn syrup
3 boxes pillsbury pie crust ( = 6 crusts)
Whipped cream (optional for pumpkin pie)
one package of Silken tofu
 

Some Tips:

  • Buy all your items 7 days before your feast.  That way you have plenty of time to go back if you forget something! 
  • Don't forget to defrost your turkey!!!  Read the directions on timing!
  • Make all your desserts and sides 1-2 days before your feast.  Cover and store in your refrigerator.
  • Get plenty of sleep the night before. 
  • Wake up early! 
  • Have fun!


 

 

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