I'm simplifying Thanksgiving this year. We're having turkey breast, dressing with butternut squash and leeks, cranberry conserve, store-bought dinner rolls, French string beans, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. I've eliminated pumpkin soup, creamed corn, and mashed potatoes. And I've replaced a whole turkey with an 8-pound turkey breast, which will be much easier to handle and quicker to cook.
I started this year determined to not take on more than I could easily handle. That turned out to be a good goal, because things out of my control have tested my sanity and patience all year long!
But I am in control of our Thanksgiving meal and see no reason to overdo it. This year, it just will be my daughter's family of four, which includes a six-year-old and two-year-old, and hubby and me. My daughter's on a special diet and her husband's a picky eater. Neither of them are big eaters. And the boys will only be interested in the dinner rolls and pie.
While this year's menu will be smaller, however, I have no doubt the food will be good and no one will leave hungry. Best of all, cleanup will be a snap!
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