We live in such a decadent country and society it makes me feel kind of guilty to even write a fun post like this. But, I am grateful daily for how fortunate I am and thankful for so much this Thanksgiving.
Just this morning, my husband and I were texting back and forth about what we’re excited to eat tomorrow, (we are such foodies), and it got me thinking about what other family’s table spreads look like.
We are Italian, and on this very, American holiday, we sneak in some Italian traditions, and both of us are most excited for that.
My family likes to serve an Antipasto for our salad and Italian Wedding Soup shortly after. Just that alone leaves me full, but of course wanting more.
We’re pretty traditional after, with a menu that looks like this:
Turkey: my mother chose to get the same turkey the Obama’s are going to have at the White House. Should be good!
Sides:
Carrots
Butternut Squash Puree (I’m using the Pioneer Woman’s recipe this year!)
Mashed Potatoes
String Beans
Homemade stuffing with turkey sausage
Homemade cranberry sauce (This will be my first year making it!)
Dessert:
Apple Pie (my secret recipe that my family asks me to make every year!)
Assorted cookies and Italian cookies (I bought a tasty cookie tray from fellow blogger Tera Norberg at Girl Gone Healthy!)
Coffee, Tea etc…
P.S. I’m only responsible for making what’s in parenthesis, thank goodness!
What is something non-traditional that your family serves at Thanksgiving?
giveandglamKuli says
Good luck with the side dish tmrw Courtney!
Courtney says
Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!
melissa weintraub (@dentistmel) says
Yum- your meal sounds great! There is no way we could get your secret recipe,lol!
Courtney says
Maybe I should post it? ๐ I’ve been using it since 2003 and haven’t gotten out of making it for a holiday yet!
sarah says
Sounds a lot like my family! Have a wonderful day!
Candice (@TheNewModernMom) says
We also do the antipasto and stuffed shells! wedding soup for christmas every year! happy thanksgiving! ๐
Courtney says
It’s sooo good right? Yummy tradition!
When the Kids Go To Bed says
My in-laws do lasagna…and they’re NOT italian, they’re Irish. 15 years and I still don’t get it. I find it completely bizarre. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.
Courtney says
No way! I love that! We do lasagna on Christmas Day. ๐
MelissaG813 (@MelissaG813) says
Nothing! We are all about traditional foods for Thanksgiving! Your meal sounds super yummy!
Courtney says
Thank you! And Happy Thanksgiving!
Liza (Cira's Lyrics) says
the italian antipasto tray with the olives, meats and mozzarella balls. LOL your menu looks so good! happy thanksgiving!
Courtney says
Ok you describe it so well. I want to eat some antipasto tonight!
shell says
Your Thanksgiving diner sounds so wonderful! I love how you have put your own twists in there as well. This will be my first year doing the Thanksgiving dinner at my house! WIsh me luck! ๐
Courtney says
Oooh what an undertaking! Best of luck to you! I’m sure it’ll be great. ๐
Joanna {Baby Gators Den} says
Your meal sounds wonderful! You also reminded me I need to make some carrots for our lunch! I’m hosting this year but we only have 8 adults coming- shouldn’t be too bad! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Courtney says
haha oh good! Glad to help! Hope you have a great holiday!
Carla says
No one in my family is ever really a fan of turkey but for tradition’s sake we make a small one but make a nice ham. We also do traditional Cuban foods such as rice and beans as sides. Your apple pie sounds amazing, it’s my favorite dessert =)
Courtney says
Ooh that sounds tasty! My husband would love to come to your Thanksgiving! ๐