Preparing an American Thanksgiving Meal in England

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The forum discussion revolves around preparing an authentic American Thanksgiving meal in England. Key components include a turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, with alternatives like sweet potatoes suggested for the pie. Traditional decorations such as a horn of plenty and pilgrim cutouts are recommended, while post-dinner activities include watching football. Participants emphasize the importance of certain customs, including the humorous "Indian burns" greeting and the ritual of loosening one's belt after the meal.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of American Thanksgiving traditions
  • Basic cooking skills for preparing turkey and side dishes
  • Knowledge of traditional Thanksgiving foods like cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie
  • Familiarity with holiday decorations and their significance
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  • Research recipes for traditional Thanksgiving dishes, focusing on turkey and mashed potatoes
  • Learn how to make homemade cranberry sauce from fresh cranberries
  • Explore alternative desserts like sweet potato pie if pumpkin is unavailable
  • Investigate traditional Thanksgiving decorations and their meanings
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for anyone planning to celebrate Thanksgiving outside the United States, including expatriates, culinary enthusiasts, and individuals looking to understand and replicate American holiday traditions.

  • #31
okay cristo. I'm wondering how it went. Can you gives us the outcome?
 
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  • #32
Yep, I'm wondering how it turned out as well.
 
  • #33
Thanksgiving went very well, thanks for asking. I cheated in a few places: firstly, since I went shopping thanksgiving morning, I realized all the turkeys were frozen, and obviously had no time to thaw out, ooops! So, I got a little turkey joint and a joint of ham (which I have to say was delicious!) We had two types of potatoes; mashed and roasted (since I love roasted potatoes), corn, stuffing, gravy, hot bread rolls; then for dessert had a chocolate pie (which my girlfriend chose in the absence of ingredients for pumpkin pie). There were 5 of us in total, and we all had a great time: so my first thanksgiving was a success!
 
  • #34
cristo said:
Thanksgiving went very well, thanks for asking. I cheated in a few places: firstly, since I went shopping thanksgiving morning, I realized all the turkeys were frozen, and obviously had no time to thaw out, ooops! So, I got a little turkey joint and a joint of ham (which I have to say was delicious!) We had two types of potatoes; mashed and roasted (since I love roasted potatoes), corn, stuffing, gravy, hot bread rolls; then for dessert had a chocolate pie (which my girlfriend chose in the absence of ingredients for pumpkin pie). There were 5 of us in total, and we all had a great time: so my first thanksgiving was a success!
Mmmmmm, sounds yummy! I'm sure your girlfriend appreciated how thoughtful you are. :smile:
 
  • #35
Well, can't go wrong with chocolate as a substitute for anything. :biggrin: Sounds good! I hope your girlfriend showed her thanks appropriately. :wink: :biggrin:
 

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