The Park Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving has easily become my favorite holiday over the years. With 30 relatives and friends expected to ring our doorbell over the next 24 hours, we’ve been thinking about our menu for the past two months. Of course, the best part of the holiday is hanging out with my ridiculously fun and ever-expanding family (babies… toddlers!). But with a chef in the kitchen, it’s always great to expect some delicious gourmet eats to accompany our rambunctious activities.

So I thought I’d share our Thanksgiving menu. Perhaps, it will give you some ideas… or throw some our way!

Meats

• Superbly succulent Turkey!
• Maple glazed Ham

Sides

• Mmmike’s amazing specialty Mac ‘n’ Cheese
• Stuffing with herbs, chestnut, sausage, onions, celery, & carrots
• Old fashioned Mashed Potatoes
• Whipped Sweet Potato Casserole with Sage (don’t forget the Marshmallows)
• Brussel Sprouts and Broccoli sauteed with Bacon
• Cranberry Sauce
• Parsnip, Leek, Cauliflower Bread Pudding
• Corn Kernels
• Wild Rice Pilaf with almonds and berries
• Butternut Squash soup

And for Dessert…

I guess that will be a surprise, but I’ll probably make a sweet potato pie with ice cream, since Mike is handling all of the above.

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