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Thanksgiving dinner favorites?

I am hosting my first Thanksgiving dinner and I was wondering what is the best foods, decorations etc. that you have enjoyed in the past? If you have recipies that would be awesome. Thanks!

Public Comments

1. It just isn't the same without the chestnuts, especially cooked in the stuffing. *drool*
2. ok i am a huge fan of thanks giving dinner ! and u have to go troditanoly, my familly always does. U have to have Turkey Mash potatoes, Dressing, Gravy. Plus Peas Corn and u can get good recipes this is from my mom, from the show called martha
3. Pumpkin pie is a must, and whipped cream!
4. not traditional, i guess, but thanksgiving never goes by in our house without a big pot of homemade chili. i made the chili one year, and it was such a hit, that i make it every year now. try it--you may be surprised at how popular it is. none of us care for turkey, so i never make one, but i do make all the traditional trimmings, including a super-tasty sausage stuffing. sorry, i'm stingy with my recipes, but the base for the stuffing recipe was from a woman's day magazine with a bit of my uncle's recipe added, and the chili recipe is a variation on the one in the booklet that came with my crockpot. have a great holiday, and good luck. oh, i forgot to mention the caramel pecan pie, and the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts! divine!!
5. Turkey Ham Dressing Mashed potatoes & gravy Candied sweet potatoes Scallopped corn Cranberry mousse Green bean casserole Dinner rolls Pumpkin pie I've never seen decorations at a Thanksgiving dinner. But you could do a centerpiece of fall colored roses. Maybe have some silk or real leaves scattered on the table. Unscented candles.
6. Turkey is classic hit. Wine/non-alcholic beverages Pumpkin and Apple Pie are classic fall desserts. My family in LA always orders a chocolate Cornecopia ckae; though that is just a family tradition. Mashed Potatoes; man are those good with gravy and turkey. you can't lose with those.