Thanksgiving Week Meal Plans

I love Christmas, but Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love food, family, and friends and simply giving thanks (without gifts).

As usual, we are hosting Thanksgiving. Each year we have between 40 and 50 family members come and bring their favorite dish to share. Hubby will be making two turkeys, one on the smoker and one in the oven. Most all of the dishes are tradition turkey day grub: mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, Brussels sprouts, etc., and several desserts. I can't wait for the all day feast that begins at 1pm and will go into the late night hours.

This week (Monday-Wed) we're eating through everything in the pantry, freezer and refrigerator making plenty room for Thanksgiving day leftovers.

Weekly Meal Plan
Monday- Barley Beef Soup
Tuesday- Baked Chicken, Creamed Kale, Butter Beans and Hoecakes (That's Southern for "Lima beans and cornmeal cakes")
Wednesday- Winter Squash Medley Soup and leftovers.
Thursday is the big day and we'll be eating leftovers the rest of the week. YUM.