Sunday, December 6, 2020

THANKSGIVING 101 : Part 1/3 The Shopping List


Not to cut to the chase, but it takes quite a few steps over a day or two for this delectable plate to be possible. For this year's Thanksgiving (TG) post, I wanted to add those steps here in chronological order. As you can see, it has three parts and starts with the shopping list. This will help you to create that special TG Feast for your loved ones with less stress and more joy.

TG List
  • turkey                      : 7-12 lbs (breast/bird)
  • hot Italian sausage : 1 lbs (no casing)
  • eggs                        : 6
  • half & half              : 1/2 cup
  • heavy cream            : 1 qt
  • butter                      : 2 sticks (1 cup/16 tbsp)
  • cream cheese          : 8oz
  • rosemary                 : 2 or 3 bunches
  • sage                        : 1 bunch
  • thyme                     : 1 bunch
  • parsley                    : 1 bunch
  • garlic                      : 3 cloves
  • white mushrooms  : 7 oz
  • 1)yellow onions     : 2
  • 2)celery                  : 2 or 3 sticks
  • 3)parsley                : 1 tbsp
  • (can sub 1)2)3) with ~24oz pre-cut mix if available) 
  • chestnuts              : 1/2 cup
  • oranges                 : 2
  • cranberries            : 12oz pkg
  • potatoes                : 5 lbs (Russet potatoes)
  • beans                    : 1/2 lbs
  • asparagus             : 1 bunch
  • low sodium chicken broth : 2 boxes (32oz. each)
  • Hawaiian bread rolls or any dinner roll
  • brine mix with brining bag & herb rub
  • stuffing mix         : 10-16 oz  
  • corn bread mix    : 1 box  
  • all purpose flour : 1/3 cup  
  • vanilla bean        : 1
  • dry sherry            : 1/4 cup   
  • red wine             : 8 oz.
  • cardamom          : 2 or 3
  • sugar                  : 2 cups
  • canola oil    
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • seasoned salt
  • kosher salt
  • ground pepper

The last few items are sure to be in your pantry but it doesn't hurt to have it spelled out here. So when you are ready to go shopping, just print this out and take it with you. Next post is all about preparations and dishes you can make ahead.

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