Hmm. I would say my favorite Thanksgiving dish is Popcorn. This may seem like a weird choice, but some historical recordings have referenced a food that resembled popcorn. So, why can't we have it for thanksgiving as well? It's cheap, it's tasty, and it's easily prepped.
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My comfort food is white rice and Lentil soup mixed together. Generally in Asian Indians, this is considered comfort food for quite a big population and I am no different:).
That's a fresh perspective on it. I would have to agree here, but I am still not sure about loaning to family and friends, at least in my case. Even with the contract, their is still a big chance of creating a tense environment.
I buy one big turkey and cook it making sure there will be plenty of left overs. I then can use the turkey for any meal. Turkey croissant for breakfast, turkey soup for lunch, and turkey and gravy for dinner. DEEELICIOUS!
My grandmother actually said to me once "it's great having you around, but you fix everything so we never get new stuff". Hilarious lady, my grandma.
I'm a big fan of repairing things if they are still somewhat useful. If there is a huge shift to a new technology, of course I upgrade. However, many things have no need for an upgrade.
My sister cooks the bird and the pie, and everyone else brings a dish to share! Usually the same dish is requested every year, lol. I am always in charge of butternut squash and apple casserole and the green bean casserole. I've tried making it from scratch and with lower fat ingredients, but that won't do! They want the good ol' Campbells soup and French's fried onion version.
"Cash and Card" - It's best to wait until the last possible second and produce your card. It's especially effective when you pocket 5% rewards on restaurants... so be sneaky about it.
"Credit Card Roulette" is hilarious. We play sometimes just to mess with people, but we usually end up buying that person drinks later out of pity, haha. Using it on company cards is best because then it's just one person filling out expense reports.
My favorite would be Cranberry Salad.
It's a recipe that my mom has passed down and it reminds me of home. So for me it is definitely a comfort food. And very simple to make.
It is made of raspberry jello, diced apples, oranges and pecans. And a small can of cranberry sauce. Simple yet delicious. Yet it yields enough to feed a small army.
The best TG comfort food are the sweet potatoes like my grandma used to make. They're not for the foodies, and have those little marshmallows on them, but still yummy and reminds me of her :)
My favorite comfort food is chicken pot pie. It's the perfect thing to have when it's cold outside, after a rough day, or if you need something that tastes great.
I round up my tips and make sure it is a bit more generous if the service was really good. i have a friend who busts out her blackberry to figure the right amount so she doesnt mess up. To each their own, I guess
I agree with this, plus - chores are a great form of exercise in my opinion and we're already a passive lazy society as it is. Mowing the lawn and shoveling are great exercise and they're not excruciating (exceptions of course for people with disabilities/injuries).
Save the hundred or more dollars a month, and give your body some physical activity. I actually find mowing the lawn therapeutic. Not quite there with shoveling, but we'll see!
We usually go to my in-laws for Thanksgiving, but when we have hosted, we watch for sales on the major ingredients - it seems to be pretty easy, as long as the food is in stock.
Love pumpkin pie as a budget recipe, you can buy all the ingredients (except the eggs) in advance so you can get your pie fix anytime. It costs maybe $5-7 total for a fresh delicious pie that will run circles around anything you buy ready-made. If you slice it into 8 slices for a 9-inch pie, it's about .75/slice.
Sorry. I had added more to my original post but it sounded like too much complaining so I deleted it right before posting, having momentarily forgotten the 2 sentence requirement. Here's my original sentiment.
My favorite Thanksgiving dish has always been cranberry sauce. Its so disappointing that every store bought cranberry sauce seems to have high fructose corn syrup in it because I've started having a very bad reaction to that ingredient. I guess homemade cranberry sauce is my only recourse for Thanksgiving dinner.
I am not really sure how much of a budget dish it is, but I love just regular mashed potatoes. As long as they are done right, they are one of the best side dishes. Potatoes are usually pretty cheap this time of year, and all it really needs is some milk (or better yet cream) and butter and then mashed nice and smooth. They are even better if you add a bit of roasted garlic!
My favorite menu to make that costs less than 3 dollars is corn casserole.. Its just two cans of corn (one regular and one creamy) stick of butter, box of corn bread and 8 ounces of sour cream.. Cook at 350 for about 1/2 hour. Easy and perfect for Thanksgiving
Hmm. I would say my favorite Thanksgiving dish is Popcorn. This may seem like a weird choice, but some historical recordings have referenced a food that resembled popcorn. So, why can't we have it for thanksgiving as well? It's cheap, it's tasty, and it's easily prepped.
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My comfort food is white rice and Lentil soup mixed together. Generally in Asian Indians, this is considered comfort food for quite a big population and I am no different:).
That's a fresh perspective on it. I would have to agree here, but I am still not sure about loaning to family and friends, at least in my case. Even with the contract, their is still a big chance of creating a tense environment.
I buy one big turkey and cook it making sure there will be plenty of left overs. I then can use the turkey for any meal. Turkey croissant for breakfast, turkey soup for lunch, and turkey and gravy for dinner. DEEELICIOUS!
Pasta salad is a great side which is economical and filling. There are so many variations that it can suit any group.
My grandmother actually said to me once "it's great having you around, but you fix everything so we never get new stuff". Hilarious lady, my grandma.
I'm a big fan of repairing things if they are still somewhat useful. If there is a huge shift to a new technology, of course I upgrade. However, many things have no need for an upgrade.
My sister cooks the bird and the pie, and everyone else brings a dish to share! Usually the same dish is requested every year, lol. I am always in charge of butternut squash and apple casserole and the green bean casserole. I've tried making it from scratch and with lower fat ingredients, but that won't do! They want the good ol' Campbells soup and French's fried onion version.
"Cash and Card" - It's best to wait until the last possible second and produce your card. It's especially effective when you pocket 5% rewards on restaurants... so be sneaky about it.
"Credit Card Roulette" is hilarious. We play sometimes just to mess with people, but we usually end up buying that person drinks later out of pity, haha. Using it on company cards is best because then it's just one person filling out expense reports.
tweet- https://twitter.com/#!/js22222222/status/138637898168803329
Hard choice, but mashed potatoes and gravy wins over dressing and gravy as my holiday budget dish
i love cranberry bread!!
Giving and getting a massage from your significant other is another way to frugally reward yourself.
My favorite would be Cranberry Salad.
It's a recipe that my mom has passed down and it reminds me of home. So for me it is definitely a comfort food. And very simple to make.
It is made of raspberry jello, diced apples, oranges and pecans. And a small can of cranberry sauce. Simple yet delicious. Yet it yields enough to feed a small army.
The best TG comfort food are the sweet potatoes like my grandma used to make. They're not for the foodies, and have those little marshmallows on them, but still yummy and reminds me of her :)
green beans cooked with an onion and bacon, mmmm
My favorite comfort food is chicken pot pie. It's the perfect thing to have when it's cold outside, after a rough day, or if you need something that tastes great.
I round up my tips and make sure it is a bit more generous if the service was really good. i have a friend who busts out her blackberry to figure the right amount so she doesnt mess up. To each their own, I guess
I agree with this, plus - chores are a great form of exercise in my opinion and we're already a passive lazy society as it is. Mowing the lawn and shoveling are great exercise and they're not excruciating (exceptions of course for people with disabilities/injuries).
Save the hundred or more dollars a month, and give your body some physical activity. I actually find mowing the lawn therapeutic. Not quite there with shoveling, but we'll see!
tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/js22222222/status/138379779144548353
We usually go to my in-laws for Thanksgiving, but when we have hosted, we watch for sales on the major ingredients - it seems to be pretty easy, as long as the food is in stock.
Love pumpkin pie as a budget recipe, you can buy all the ingredients (except the eggs) in advance so you can get your pie fix anytime. It costs maybe $5-7 total for a fresh delicious pie that will run circles around anything you buy ready-made. If you slice it into 8 slices for a 9-inch pie, it's about .75/slice.
Sorry. I had added more to my original post but it sounded like too much complaining so I deleted it right before posting, having momentarily forgotten the 2 sentence requirement. Here's my original sentiment.
My favorite Thanksgiving dish has always been cranberry sauce. Its so disappointing that every store bought cranberry sauce seems to have high fructose corn syrup in it because I've started having a very bad reaction to that ingredient. I guess homemade cranberry sauce is my only recourse for Thanksgiving dinner.
I am not really sure how much of a budget dish it is, but I love just regular mashed potatoes. As long as they are done right, they are one of the best side dishes. Potatoes are usually pretty cheap this time of year, and all it really needs is some milk (or better yet cream) and butter and then mashed nice and smooth. They are even better if you add a bit of roasted garlic!
Soup is always an economical choice. Pumpkin soup is festive and adds a little panache to the holiday meal without straining the budget.
My favorite menu to make that costs less than 3 dollars is corn casserole.. Its just two cans of corn (one regular and one creamy) stick of butter, box of corn bread and 8 ounces of sour cream.. Cook at 350 for about 1/2 hour. Easy and perfect for Thanksgiving
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