We are keeping Thanksgiving simple this year. Local extended family members are headed out of town, and there will be no visits with far away family either. We thought about having some people over here to share our Thanksgiving meal, but honestly, I am just not up for it.
So we decided to come up with a simple menu that isn't overwhelming but includes perennial favorites that are always loved. And we decided to serve others tomorrow. We are helping a few local churches and Meals on Wheels...taking several hours to deliver Thanksgiving meals to homes where ones can't fix a warm meal on their own whether because of finances or health. I am so looking forward to this opportunity with much anticipation and pray it shows my children how to love others tangibly and how blessed we are to be able to give. Check this out to find ways that your family can serve this holiday season.
Our simple menu:
A Turkey Breast (see I am not even doing a big ol' turkey!)
Sweet Potato Casserole
Scalloped Corn
An updated Green Bean Casserole (thanks Susan!)
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Simply Organic Turkey Gravy Packet
Yeast Rolls (from the frozen section!)
Derby Pie and Pumpkin Pie
and....*gasp* Stove Top Stuffing!
That's right friends! I am actually going packaged this year! No from-scratch Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing this Thanksgiving. I bought the box, and I couldn't be happier.
Sometimes keeping it simple means using what the companies have already put together. And for a tired mama like me this holiday, I couldn't thank them enough!
**and if you still need to do some grocery shopping today, print out this cute shopping list!*
12 comments:
sounds delish, and WONDERFUL. I'm all about keepin' things simple. Have a wonderful day, friend.
Your menu is almost exactly like ours for tomorrow! And we, too, will be having a simple Thanksgiving with just our family. I'm very much looking forward to it!
Love your Meals on Wheels idea! I plan to check out the link you included.
Enjoy, rest, be at peace as you take it slow tomorrow!
keeping it simple is good. have a wonderful, blessed day.
That is great! We are taking it easy this year. No traveling, no guests. We have all been sick lately and my husband works friday so this will be a nice opportunity to just relax and rest. We are also having an organic turkey breast! Our menu is quite similar to yours.
sounds wonderful...I'm keeping it very simple also this year...no fussing..no stress...ahh....just the way I love it!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
I hope your day was a blessed one!
the list is adorable!
~Sarah
do y'all get the Sister Schubers (I think) frozen rolls? I know it's a "southern" thing--so yummy!
We did a turkey breast this year and had friends come over and help cook--fun, simple and yummy! =)
Simple sounds good. Hope that you enjoyed your day.
yes, Andrea....Sister Schuberts yeast rolls and we ate them up quickly :) Our turkey breast was delish and Mike was so relieved that we didn't have a ton of turkey leftovers b/c of it!
What a great menu (and I love Stovetop stuffing :P).
Oh, Aimee, you are funny! I'm for making things as simple as they need to be, even if I have to use Stovetop Stuffing! :-) I hope the green beans worked for you (if you tried them).
Susan, they were DELICIOUS! I'll be taking them to my sister's house for Christmas dinner too. Of course that one dish seemed to dirty up every pot in my kitchen!
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