my thanksgiving menu

This year we have a huge crowd coming over and while I love to cook there will be a ton of family in my home and lots of commotion. I want to be present and not running around like an insane woman. I can't cook and talk at the same time – I get very focused while cooking and can't answer questions. I just lack that ability! So my solution is to do some cooking and some ordering in – a nice balance that will let me enjoy hanging out with my family.

Christopher's Mom Candy is going to help me tons with the set up and keeping things warm. I'm going ot ask my Mom to be in charge of tea making - as that is her specialty!

So here we go! This is my menu for Thanksgiving 2010:
 
Cheese from LEAF – this is sooo good! If you haven't tried it you must get it – it's like cream cheese and it comes with yummy chips. It's all raw but I still love it for the cheese taste - definitely something to win the hearts of meat eaters!

Field Roast Apple Smoked Sausages – always a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!

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Pecan-crusted Seitan - from my book p. 154-155

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Wild Rice Cornbread Stuffing – we'll probably make this yummy recipe from Rachel Spurr!

Mashed Rutabegas & Potatoes from M Café

Tofurky Gravy - it's easy and good!

String beans – I'm going to make these with my husband's step mom Carol!

Sweet Potoatoes With Suzanne's Ricemellow Creme – Going to make these with Carol

Plain Biscuits from M Café – these are delicious!

Winter Salad from M Café – really good! Has a light crumble "cheese" on it with pears.

Cranberry Sauce – from my book p. 162

My Pecan Pie – I just mastered this recipe! I will share soon.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake – from my friend Mark whom I wrote about here. I'll serve with a little vanilla "ice cream"

Mulled Wine – from my book p. 210

Hot Apple Cider – so good with cloves and cinnamon sticks!

Organic Beer and a little Champagne for dessert

Cucumber-Mint Water – a nice way to fancy up plain 'ol water for a special meal!
 
That's it! What are you planning to eat this Thanksgiving?