<p>@Wis75: Many years ago, we had Thanksgiving dinner at the Space Needle because it was the only place I could find with space for my family. The food was not great, but the view was amazing and the experience was memorable. They’re under new management, it’s not cheap, and I have no idea what the food is like these days. But the view is still great. </p>
<p>We’re going to my daughter’s in the Adirondacks, but having a typical PA Dutch dinner with turkey, potato filling (mashed potatoes with a “schmutz” made up of celery and onion, bread crumbs and parsley, butter and an egg), dried corn, cranberries from a bag but made with a mix of apple and orange juices instead of water, stuffing and peas. I am to bring my pumpkin pie (made with sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated and sugar), and since I don’t eat that, a chocolate cream for me. And of course, crescent rolls, if I want to live!</p>
<p>I’m going to a family-friend’s place for thanksgiving. The wife of the house is a very good cook so that’s nice. Usually there’s some kind of poultry, lamb, and fish. Maybe goat too but I don’t like goat so I don’t eat it.</p>
<p>One of my favorites is Mac & Cheese that’s made real. Sounds weird but fish with good Mac & Cheese is a really good combo.</p>
<p>And there should always be spinach and mushrooms.</p>
<p>@KKMama - I grew up eating that potato filling at Thanksgiving (love it!), but never knew it was a PA Dutch tradition. My Mom is PA Dutch so it makes sense. Now that I live in the South, we typically have cornbread stuffing and oyster dressing. I think I’ll revive the tradition and make potato filling this year. </p>
<p>We rotate Thanksgiving dinner among family. Sister-in-law is hosting this year at her place in the country and everyone is bringing a dish or two. We’ll have fried turkey (my H is the fried turkey expert), honey ham, and an assortment of sides and pies. I’m making a buttermilk pie (sounds gross, tastes good) and squash casserole (and now potato filling</p>
<p>My husband’s family is Irish, and they have “potato stuffing” that sounds like what was described above, plus mashed potatoes. It seems likes LOTS of potatoes to me, but they love it. I thought it was an Irish thing, but maybe not. Stuffing seems to be a big family divider. People always seem to have clear preferences. Any favorite relatively simple recipes out there? </p>
<p>We ate at the SkyCity (Space Needle), a year or so ago, and the food was surprisingly good for a view restaurant. </p>
<p>Speaking of other view places. I think I saw on their site that Palisade will be open for Thanksgiving dinner offering a buffet. </p>
<p>Glad to hear you had a nice meal at SkyCity, BB. I haven’t been there in almost a decade, since we had a particularly horrible and expensive dinner there (hosted over a dozen guests). I will try to let go of my grudge! Palisade would be a really nice setting for a Thanksgiving meal.</p>
<p>@1214mom do you want a recipe for dressing? I can give you that. </p>
<p>Veruca, if you have a relative simple recipe that’s very good that would be great. Thanks</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cornbread-dressing-6”>http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cornbread-dressing-6</a></p>
<p>My recipe is very similar to this (it is not written down -I just do it the way my Mom does it. Sometimes I use yeast rolls (torn up) in place of sandwich bread . My Mom uses saltines. I don’t use condensed chicken broth (just regular chicken broth) and I use poultry seasoning instead of sage. I make the cornbread a few days before and put it in the freezer. The recipe looks complicated -but that is because the making of the cornbread is included. I hope this helps. </p>
<p>Thanks. It sounds good.</p>
<p>Cornbread Dressing: Saute these veggies in 1/2 C butter until soft: 1 C each–finely chopped onion and celery, 1/4 C chopped celery leaves and 2 T chopped parsley. Mix w/4 C each–Pepperidge Farm stuffing and day-old cornbread-- and 2 C chicken broth. (This requires a BIG bowl.) Add the following seasonings: 1 t poultry seasoning, 2 t sage, 1/4 t rosemary, 1/2 t thyme, 1/2 t white pepper. Add 2 eggs. Thoroughly combine all ingredients, spread in a well-greased dish (9x13) and bake at 350 til slightly browned and heated through, about 30 minutes.</p>
<p>My grandmother used day-old biscuits instead of the PeppFarm stuffing…</p>
<p>Anyone have a great oyster dressing? My mom used to make it, but it isn’t in her recipe file. DH makes stuffing but I thought I might try an extra batch. </p>
<p>Reading this thread made me think about an old Thanksgiving thread that had a cranberry oatmeab bar recipe l really like. Managed to find the thread so thought I’d post it here <a href=“Having Thanksgiving - No time to prepare - what can I cook ahead and freeze - #108 by Mom2M - Parent Cafe - College Confidential Forums”>Having Thanksgiving - No time to prepare - what can I cook ahead and freeze - #108 by Mom2M - Parent Cafe - College Confidential Forums;
<p>Looking for a quick, easy TG appetizer that doesn’t use cheese. (One guest doesn’t eat cheese…) Any suggestions? There’s a ton of food for TG, but it seems appropriate have something to nibble on when people arrive. Last minute, I know…</p>
<p>I’d fill up filo dough pastry cups with creamed mushrooms, tapenade or if I was feeling ambitious some squash custard type thing. (Savory pumpkin pie basically.)</p>
<p>But I’m also fine with just doing crudites and dip and hummus, good olive mix and some nuts.</p>
<p>How about a white bean dip with sage for something in the Thanksgiving flavor range? <a href=“http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/white-bean-dip-with-rosemary-sage”>http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/white-bean-dip-with-rosemary-sage</a></p>
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<p>Dates wrapped in bacon or pancetta? So many appetizers use cheese–that’a tough one.
Olives and Marcona almonds
Deviled eggs</p>
<p>Antipasto skewers (olives, cherry toms, marinated artichoke hearts, salami (I’d make some with mozzarella because I love cheese)). Roasted chick peas are crunchy and delish, bacon wrapped chicken bites (wrap bacon around little bites of chicken, wrap in 1/4 piece of bacon and dredge in a brown sugar and spice mixture…broil and devour). Hummus and pitas/ veggies. </p>
<p>Beil1958, when you say ground mustard, what do you mean? I want to try your crab dip recipe, but when I looked up ground mustard I get contradicting answers as to whether it’s the same as dry mustard. HELP!!! Thanks</p>
<p>I figured it the mustard issue… What I have says ground mustard.</p>