Monday, November 25, 2013

Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving week is here!  As much as I would like to eat myself into a food induced coma, not gonna happen this year.  We are staying home and I am planning on trying a "reduced fat" version of Thanksgiving dinner.  My menu plan is below.

Turkey - I bought a pre-smoked turkey, all I have to do is heat that sucker up.

Roasted Baby Red Potatoes - I coat a 13x9 baking dish with about 2 tbsp olive oil then place garlic and rosemary seasoned potatoes in the pan and bake for about 30 min at 425 degrees.

Garden Salad - It's salad, you toss the desired veggies in a bowl and have at it.

Sweet Potatoes - Brent has to have his sweet potatoes, so I am using fresh sweet potatoes instead of the canned ones.  I will use spray butter, a little brown sugar, and of course a few marshmellows on top to jazz them up.

Corn - I just buy a steamable bag of frozen corn, done and done.

Bacon Green Beans  - This is a new one, I have never liked green beans but I am willing to try fresh green beans with a little bacon.   
 
Yellow Squash -  I just cut it up put it in a pan with some olive oil and season with garlic salt.  I cook it just enough to make it slightly soft.  Soggy veggies are not my thing.
Dessert - My mom is in charge of this and I am oh so sure she will not be making anything "light".  I will just have let myself have a taste and move on.

What are you planning for Thanksgiving?

Oh by the way I added new progress pics.  Check them out here.
 
Until next time,
Amanda
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11 comments:

  1. Elle B StylesNovember 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    The roasted red potatoes sound good. I'm not cooking this Thanksgiving, but I'm definitely going to try it for dinner one night!

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  2. Amanda @ Assignment AmandaNovember 25, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Elle they are a staple in my house. Add a salad and a chicken breast and you have a quick and easy dinner. Thanks for reading!

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  3. Seriously naturalNovember 25, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Sounds great! We are picking up a ham from honeybaked ham and a small turkey pre-smoked turkey. My sister is making dressing, my husband is making gumbo and I'm making the sides. Ours won't be reduced fat but I'll be on the elliptical the next day!

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    1. Amanda @ Assignment AmandaNovember 25, 2013 at 4:21 PM

      Sabrina, I have a running date with my little sister the morning of Thanksgiving and the Friday after just to be safe! Last year we did Gumbo instead of Turkey etc. and it was so delish! Thanks for reading and commenting!

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  4. Kinky.Love.Faith.November 25, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Progress is look good!! My thanksgiving dinner will be nothing light except the salad. I was assigned to cook the baby red potatos (and I cook them the same way), mac & cheese, corn on the cob, banana pudding, caramel cake, and Milky Way cake. I'm so ready to eat and watch football with my family.

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    1. Amanda @ Assignment AmandaNovember 25, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      I'm coming to your place! That all sounds heavenly, especially the mac and cheese, my personal favorite! Thanks for reading!

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    2. Amanda @ Assignment AmandaNovember 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      P.s. Followed your blog!

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  5. DawnNovember 25, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    This year is odd, we will be moving the day after Thanksgiving. So I won't be cooking. However, I did just make cookies and will do the sweet potato casserole. Otherwise, traveling to my moms and enjoying family.

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    1. Amanda @ Assignment AmandaNovember 25, 2013 at 4:25 PM

      We just moved ourselves. I will say a prayer that your move goes smoothly. Thanks for reading!

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  6. KaleeNovember 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Bacon green beans?? Yes please!

    I'm making a 7 cup salad and 2 fudge pies.

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    1. Amanda @ Assignment AmandaNovember 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      Kalee, anything with bacon has my vote for sure! Fudge pie sounds so good. Thanks for reading!

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