The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu

I thought since Martha Stewart was sharing her Thanksgiving Day Menu, I would do the same.  For me, part of the fun is figuring out what I want to make.  I am cooking the same turkey that I did last year (pictured below).  We loved the flavor and it was nice using the grill for the turkey so that the oven could be freed up for the rest.  I sometimes play around with the side dishes, but with a 5 year old and a 2 year old I make sure that there are some sure-fire crowd pleasers…explaining the Green Bean Casserole. 

First Course

Caramelized Cauliflower and Onion Soup

Waldorf Salad

Main Course

Apple-Sage Glazed Grilled Whole Turkey with Grilled Apples

Side Dishes

Gravy (From The Turkey Drippings)

Corn Casserole

Green Bean Casserole

Root Beer Carrots

Sweet Potato Spoon Bread

Smoked Gouda Mashed Potato

Cranberry Orange Sauce

Sweet Fennel Sausage and Sage Stuffing

Turkey Tail Rolls

Desserts

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Tipsy Apple Pecan Pie