Im cooking thanks giving dinner this year and was originally planning for 8 guests, but that was drastically cut down to 3, including myself, I have lost spirit for the holiday and rushed to change proportions so I was wonder if you could help, here is the menu.
Roasted Turkey
Honey Glazed Ham
Gravy
Mashed potatoes
Green bean casserole
cooked greens
Rolls
pumpkin pie or pecan pie
Ive already cut it down alot, but could you help me with what sizes of each to buy.
Ex:
Turkey: 10 lbs
Ham: 5 lbs
…ect
Thank You :D
2007-11-18 13:23:10 · 8 answers · asked by Paper.Milk 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Or if theres anything i need to add to the menu
2007-11-18 13:23:49 · update #1
I agree with Michele J. Remember it's "Thanksgiving". A time to reflect about the people we're thankful for, the times we share together. And the blessings that have be given to us.
Your menu sounds great ! and leftovers are the best! Have a great day and HAPPY Thanksgiving to you and yours.
2007-11-18 14:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by Jan (Paul's other half) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with a smaller turkey (8- 10 lb) and ham(2lbs). make a small amount of mashed potatoes (only use 5 or 6 potatoes) and one can of gravy. cut the recipe in half for the green bean casserole and the rest should be easy to pare down. remember that even if you have lots of leftovers you can always send some home with your guest.
2007-11-18 21:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by charlie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just me and my husband for Thanksgiving this year, becasue hes in the Military and we cant go home, so heres what I'm doing:
-----12 lb turkey w/ oyster stuffing, if you are making ham, you probably dont need to stuff your turkey, you could get a small ham, like a half ham.....
-----Mashed potatoes, I will use about 8 potatoes, so you could use 12 for three people
-----Corn, Im using a frozen bag,its easier
-----Greenbean Cassorole, I use two cans green beans and one can cream of mushrooom soup
-----Can of cranberry sauce
-----And two pumpkin pies, one of which I will be donating to the USO
This amount of food will be plenty, with leftovers, but not so much as to go spoiled..........
2007-11-18 21:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by EXPECTING 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The greatest thing about Thanksgiving is the leftovers, My family doesnt get together anymore so every Thanksgiving its just myself and my 2 sons but you better believe I put on a spread I have a 20 pound turkey in my freezer now. Dont cut back continue on you cant go wrong.
2007-11-18 21:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by xkiss_thisx2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For three people, I don't think I would do both the turkey and the ham, but if you feel you need both, then how about a turkey breast or a half of a fresh turkey (available in most grocery stores this time of year).
2007-11-18 21:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Joan R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that. But first let me suggest that somehow get your spirit back.... It'll come through in your food! Your menu sounds good. Relax and enjoy the day! :)
2007-11-18 21:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by Michele J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~~I'd ditch the ham altogether.
~~Roast just a turkey breast (will be plenty of meat for 3)
~~use frozen rolls (Sister Shubert's in the foil pan are the best!!!)
~~Just do one dessert, pumpkin OR pecan pie
2007-11-18 21:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember "cranberries"!!
If there is only 3 of you..........I personally would cut out either the ham or the turkey...........possibly the ham.
Good luck to you!!
2007-11-18 21:30:02 · answer #8 · answered by Pilot ~ canine son! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋