turkey time is almost here

hey ya'll
i am sick as a fuckin dog, which is why i have been mia and also very lax in my thanksgiving preparations. i have my menu ready to go, but haven't even gone shopping for anything yet!! arrg!! heres the menu:

1. maple roasted turkey- see recipe here
*this is supposed to be absolutely delicious- moist and tender, with only a hint of maple flavor. this also includes how to make gravy from the turkey drippings. ahhhh.
2. my mom's stuffing recipe
COMBINE
1 packet cornbread stuffing
1 loaf toasted bread- torn up into little pieces
chopped onions and celery
2-3 spoons of sage, poultry seasoning, salt, black
pepper
2 eggs
small amount of milk
chicken broth, enough to moisten
stick in the turkey and around it, also in a separate dish because there will be lots!
*just play around with it- dont worry too much about getting everything exact. this was my favorite thing to make for thanksgiving growing up- i love eating it raw in fact, which i know is pretty fuckin gross. SUE ME.
3. corn
4. rolls *i'm just buying them ready made. . . can't go to all that trouble!!
5. green bean casserole!!from allrecipes.com
6. instant mashed potatoes
7. pumpkin cheesecake (SUPER easy)
8. chocolate pecan pie check it

as you can see, i'm pretty much the food network's bitch. so if you need more info about trussin up your turkey or anything like that, go to their website. but please don't do anything rachael ray would do, k? we don't like her. i'm planning on making the pumpkin cheesecake wednesday nite and refrigerating it, and assembling the green bean casserole in advance, then sticking it in the oven about an hour before dinner time. these little things can help make your day go a little more smoothly. ill post some pics on thanksgiving and chart my progress for ya. this is the first time i am making thanksgiving dinner 100% on my own.
also, my sister sent me more menu ideas- these are a little less traditional and just as delicious!!

menu 1
cranberry sauce- yum but my stupey boyfriend doesn't like it, so i probably won't bother making it
gravy
rice pilaf
turkey n' stuffin'- BUT OF COURSE MADAM
pumpkin pie and whipped cream- you know how much i love pumpkin pie. but i seriously have made it like 8 times in the past month. i need to calm down.
rolls
salad- more health conscious people will appreciate this because it is really fuckin hard to stick to a diet at this time of year. help them/me!! i recommend something like arugula with blue cheese and some kind of homemade dressing.
roasted potatoes
sweet potatoes

menu 2
honey glazed ham
sausage, apple, and cranberry stuffing- i made my own variation on this with a duck i cooked a couple months ago- its yummy, very fruity and kind of sweet but tempered by the spicy, flavorful sausage.
rice pilaf
green bean curry- i don't know how to make this, but i know its good. reen made it for me once.
gravy
ham glaze
braised potatoes
cranberry sauce
chopped pineapple
appetizers: artichoke dip, cheese, crackers, and sliced baguette- i was in charge of this my last thanksgiving at reen's. its simple and delicious- and great if you are having a large crowd over, to keep them satisfied till you unveil the turkey or ham. or tofurkey.
dessert: cranberry upside down cake- i'm not a HUGE cranberry fan but this is excellent and very thanksgiving-y
frozen mocha toffee crunch terrine- this was AWESOME. i'm sure you can find these recipes on allrecipes or online somewhere. .

good luck ladies and gents. xoxo