BuffaloBill Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Ok Halloween is over so next up is gobbler day. Turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie are considered mainstays for Thanksgiving so what is your favorite side dish to go with them? Simple question so have at it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB2SF Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Twice-baked potatoes (and beer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 -Mashed sweet potatoes w/ Bourbon -Creamed onions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 cranberries and sweet potatoes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 -Mashed sweet potatoes w/ Bourbon -Creamed onions creamed onions sounds intriguing....explain the rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 creamed onions sounds intriguing....explain the rules? You must be kidding. Creamed onions rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 creamed onions sounds intriguing....explain the rules? Pearl onions....cream 'em till tender....yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Stuff it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Pearl onions....cream 'em till tender....yum. Oh, it goes deeper than that. If I have time and think about it, I'll post the end-all-be-all recipe. Get out the Vermouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Ok Halloween is over so next up is gobbler day. Turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie are considered mainstays for Thanksgiving so what is your favorite side dish to go with them? Simple question so have at it... Lentils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Oh, it goes deeper than that. If I have time and think about it, I'll post the end-all-be-all recipe. Get out the Vermouth! please find the time haha, im puttin my woman on it.....i assume its like creamed spinch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Oh, it goes deeper than that. If I have time and think about it, I'll post the end-all-be-all recipe. Get out the Vermouth! I'm sure...I don't do the cooking, just the eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Rettata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 twice baked potatoes scalloped oysters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Rettata. Man I've been making a boatload of money on this lately. Oh and spicy sausage stuffing, . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 beer and football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 My two favorite sides by far are creamed onions and sausage stuffing. Creamed onions are very easy to make. You need to blanch pearl onions in water until tender (keep the water the onions are blanched in for later). The next step is to make a bechamel sauce (look online for what that is). I like to use 35% whipping cream, butter, flour, a pinch of nutmeg, splash of white wine salt and pepper and then use some of the onion stock to get the correct consistency for the sauce. Mix sauce with the cooked pearl onions. Re-heat later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Bills site and no pierogies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 My mom used to make the most amazing scalloped potatoes....I dream about them sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 It's a boring answer, but my favorite by far is mashed potatoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 green bean casserole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 mashed taters (po-ta-toes), creamed pearl onions, cranberry sauce, peas, stuffing, green bean caserole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Question for the troops here. Why are all the sides for Thanksgiving soft or mashed? Do we all lose our teeth for that holiday? I asked for a nice mixed marinated vegetable salad (broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, celery, olives) couple of years ago and people thought that I had just landed from Mars. What about some roasted beets or carrots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Question for the troops here. Why are all the sides for Thanksgiving soft or mashed? Do we all lose our teeth for that holiday? I asked for a nice mixed marinated vegetable salad (broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, celery, olives) couple of years ago and people thought that I had just landed from Mars. What about some roasted beets or carrots? we do a roasted Brussels sprout,sun choke,cauliflower ,rutabegga, dish that is just awesome. My favorite thing is the gravy...my brother in law makes the turkey and gravy...and he is always spot on! We could set crackers with that gravy and I would be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 we do a roasted Brussels sprout,sun choke,cauliflower ,rutabegga, dish that is just awesome. My favorite thing is the gravy...my brother in law makes the turkey and gravy...and he is always spot on! We could set crackers with that gravy and I would be happy. I consider myself a gravy expert. My mother taught me long ago that some burnt droppings in the roasting pan is the secret to good gravy. They add a deeper color and flavor to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 little Brown potato's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Question for the troops here. Why are all the sides for Thanksgiving soft or mashed? Do we all lose our teeth for that holiday? I asked for a nice mixed marinated vegetable salad (broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, celery, olives) couple of years ago and people thought that I had just landed from Mars. What about some roasted beets or carrots? Less chewing means you can get more food in before everything gets cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Less chewing means you can get more food in before everything gets cold. Then later you can protest at OTT. Occupy the Toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Macaroni and cheese...the real way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Question for the troops here. Why are all the sides for Thanksgiving soft or mashed? Do we all lose our teeth for that holiday? I asked for a nice mixed marinated vegetable salad (broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, celery, olives) couple of years ago and people thought that I had just landed from Mars. What about some roasted beets or carrots? b/c the softer sides go better on a turkey sandwhich the days after thanksgiving for leftovers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWVaBeach Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 My favorite without a doubt is my wife's sweet potato casserole. You could almost skip the pumpkin pie this stuff is so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Then later you can protest at OTT. Occupy the Toilet. little OT here, but was watching the local news in Richmond this AM, and the reader says "Now to the Occupy Richmond protest. Well two of the protesters are now Occupying a Jail Cell after not following police orders" and started cracking himself up. really was funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Mashed taters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Mashed taters! My mom made the best mashed potatoes. And we had a family tradtion that she'd let me lick the beaters when she was done mixing the potatoes. But I could never get her to turn the damn things off first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 My mom made the best mashed potatoes. And we had a family tradtion that she'd let me lick the beaters when she was done mixing the potatoes. But I could never get her to turn the damn things off first. Using an electric mixer to mash potatoes? Blasphemy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Using an electric mixer to mash potatoes? Blasphemy! Yup, best mashed potatoes I've had or made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Using an electric mixer to mash potatoes? Blasphemy! My Mother and my Mother in law has always used them. They are in their late 80's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 My Mother and my Mother in law has always used them. They are in their late 80's!! I spent a lot of money to attend the best Culinary school in the country. Worked with some of the best Chefs in the world. Had some pretty damn good reviews and followers of my own but I still make my mashed potatoes with a hand held electric mixer at home and damn those are some tasty potatoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yup, best mashed potatoes I've had or made. My Mother and my Mother in law has always used them. They are in their late 80's!! I spent a lot of money to attend the best Culinary school in the country. Worked with some of the best Chefs in the world. Had some pretty damn good reviews and followers of my own but I still make my mashed potatoes with a hand held electric mixer at home and damn those are some tasty potatoes. I'm kind of teasing. I hand-mash mine, but mostly because I like my potatoes to have a few little chunks in them. I can still work in all the ingredients, it just takes some elbow grease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'm kind of teasing. I hand-mash mine, but mostly because I like my potatoes to have a few little chunks in them. I can still work in all the ingredients, it just takes some elbow grease See I hate lumps in mine. In the professional kitchen we run them through a ricer first and then mix them. Oh and speaking of elbow grease. Many years ago we went camping. It was my turn to make breakfast and I had all sorts of stuffed caked on the pans. So of course I was left to clean them while my friends went fishing. I asked how was I going to clean all that mess. One of them said "use some elbow grease!" I looked all over that damn cabin and could not locate any elbow grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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