Thanksgiving Planning

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Hopefully you can get an idea from this, this is usually what my family has for Thanksgiving dinner:

Turkey
Stuffing (dressing)
Potato salad
Mashed potatoes or yams
Shrimp or Pasta salad
Fresh-hot homemade bread or rolls
Cranberry sauce
Cream corn
Green bean salad
Deviled eggs
Sprite
Pepsi
Sparkling grape juice

For dessert:
Dutch apple pie
Pumpkin pie

*lots of stuffing and veggie kabobs*

Learn how to add chicken stock to turkey stuffing, a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner recipe, in this free cooking video.

Expert: Lori Schneider
Contact: www.figscatering.com
Bio: Lori Schneider is a chef and owner of Figs Catering in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Drew Noah

Duration : 0:2:11

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Most diabetics can eat the normal foods, they can adjust their insulin if needed for a special meal. A sugar free desert may be in order though –

Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 eggs, beaten
16 packets artificial sweetener

In a large saucepan, combine gelatin, cornstarch, spices and salt. Stir in pumpkin and evaporated milk. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften gelatin.

Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture bubbles; cook and stir for 2 minutes after bubbling. Remove from heat.

In a medium bowl, gradually stir about 1 cup of cooked mixture into beaten eggs. Return to remaining mixture in saucepan and cook over low heat for 2 minutes; do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in artificial sweetener after filling has cooled to 140° F.

Pour mixture into pie crust; cover and chill for 6 hours or overnight. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Learn how to add the crust to the pan to make a pecan pie tart, a Thanksgiving Day dinner recipe, in this free cooking video.

Expert: Lori Schneider
Contact: www.figscatering.com
Bio: Lori Schneider is a chef and owner of Figs Catering in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Drew Noah

Duration : 0:1:24

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Not sure if you mean something kids can make, or something kids will like to eat. Also not sure if you mean a whole meal or just side dishes.

If it’s cooking with kids: mac & cheese is a good side for kids usually.

To cook with kids: cookies, pumpkin muffins, or bake a cake.

Learn how to add butter for a homemade pumpkin pie recipe, streusel style, in this free dessert cooking class on video, with Thanksgiving recipes.

Expert: J. Costilla
Contact: www.digitaleyesproductions.com
Bio: J. Costilla is an emerging chef. He hopes to open an ethnic cafe in San Antonio. He is also a commercial photographer.
Filmmaker: julio costilla

Duration : 0:1:57

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What menu items do you have to have for Thanksgiving Dinner? Please share ideas and recipes if possible. I would appreciate your help.

Wow…no one has mentioned a pumpkin pie. It’s a must to squeeze in a small slice (topped with whipped cream)…

***Perfect Pumpkin Pie***

Ingredients
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin (about 2 cups)
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions
HEAT oven to 425°F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust.
BAKE 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1-inch from crust comes out clean. Cool. Garnish as desired.

Learn how to finish whipped sweet potatoes, a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner recipe, in this free cooking video.

Expert: Lori Schneider
Contact: www.figscatering.com
Bio: Lori Schneider is a chef and owner of Figs Catering in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Drew Noah

Duration : 0:0:48

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What menu items do you have to have for Thanksgiving Dinner? Please share ideas and recipes if possible. I would appreciate your help.

Wow…no one has mentioned a pumpkin pie. It’s a must to squeeze in a small slice (topped with whipped cream)…

***Perfect Pumpkin Pie***

Ingredients
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin (about 2 cups)
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions
HEAT oven to 425°F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust.
BAKE 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1-inch from crust comes out clean. Cool. Garnish as desired.