Country Ham
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Post by Country Ham on Nov 19, 2019 2:41:24 GMT
I never heard of potatoes au gratin as traditional Thanksgiving to be honest.
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Post by malibou on Nov 19, 2019 2:42:16 GMT
Normal. Always have them at Thanksgiving. And eat them all the time. If you have someone that might not care for them, or has t tried them since having them boiled as a kid, then I recommend roasting them. I've had loads of people say they don't like Brussels sprouts, and try them roasted and are converted.
As an aside, my ds isn't mad keen on them. One time we were picking some up where they are grown and they were still on the stalk. Something about struck ds as weird and funny and he renamed them plant testicles. You're welcome.
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ComplicatedLady
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Nov 19, 2019 3:17:43 GMT
Brussels sprouts don’t seem any more or less fancy than squash casserole or au gratin potatoes.
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Post by dewryce on Nov 19, 2019 3:26:50 GMT
We serve a scallop dish in individual seashells with tiny adorable seafood forks and don’t consider that fancy for Thanksgiving. Brussels sprouts are normal. Well, are they typical Thanksgiving fare? Either way, not specialty or fancy.
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janeliz
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Post by janeliz on Nov 19, 2019 3:29:59 GMT
I think it’s pretty normal, but maybe they are reacting that way because BS are (or were) popular again on restaurant menus, etc.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 19, 2019 3:44:10 GMT
For my first 40 or so years, Brussel sprouts were a regular side dish for a turkey feast. It wasn't until I was in my 40s that I was introduced to sweet potato and green bean casseroles or canned cranberry jelly. Every family is different and some don't like any kind of change in their holiday meals.. I still remember my first Thanksgiving at my in-laws when I was so heartbroken to discover their stuffing was made with rice and giblets. We had Brussel sprouts for dinner tonight and I'll be making a slightly fancier version for Thanksgiving (adding slivered almonds and a Balsamic glaze).
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Post by myshelly on Nov 19, 2019 3:47:02 GMT
We have Brussels Sprouts at Thanksgiving.
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Post by peano on Nov 19, 2019 3:47:26 GMT
Although Brussels sprouts are a normal and well-loved part of our diet now, I wasn't really aware of their existence until I moved to the northeast. They were definitely not a part of my Thanksgivings growing up. I don't consider them fancy at all, but I've never had them sauteed. I think roasting brings out their sweetness.
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Nov 19, 2019 3:51:30 GMT
I don't serve them at Thanksgiving, but I make them 2-3 times a month. I don't consider them fancy, at all.
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Post by dewryce on Nov 19, 2019 3:56:11 GMT
For my first 40 or so years, Brussel sprouts were a regular side dish for a turkey feast. It wasn't until I was in my 40s that I was introduced to sweet potato and green bean casseroles or canned cranberry jelly. Every family is different and some don't like any kind of change in their holiday meals.. I still remember my first Thanksgiving at my in-laws when I was so heartbroken to discover their stuffing was made with rice and giblets. We had Brussel sprouts for dinner tonight and I'll be making a slightly fancier version for Thanksgiving (adding slivered almonds and a Balsamic glaze). Wait. What? Rice? As a Southern woman I can see giblets (though we reserve them for one of the gravies). But rice? I’ve never known a stuffing that wasn’t bread based. It reminds me...DH’s adoptive dad is from Pakistan, they don’t do potatoes or pasta, they do rice with every meal. I don’t know why it surprised me at my first Thanksgiving there, no mashed potatoes. But I love my family, they sent me with a cooler and some Coquille my first year away from home for Thanksgiving. And when DH joined us they started making a small portion of rice just for him. I never realized how proprietal (is that the word?) my mom was over our Thanksgiving meal plan until I wanted to try a new recipe for one of the dishes. With the way she reacted you would have thought I suggested serving the Coquille on paper plates.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Nov 19, 2019 4:01:48 GMT
Totally normal. Gross...but normal. What’s not normal/typical is serving an gratin potatoes instead of mashed potatoes. 😊 If you’re comfortable with that then Brussels sprouts shouldn’t even hit your radar.
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Post by pierkiss on Nov 19, 2019 4:06:33 GMT
Normal food.
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 19, 2019 4:15:33 GMT
Normal. I almost always make them for Thanksgiving.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 19, 2019 4:16:43 GMT
For my first 40 or so years, Brussel sprouts were a regular side dish for a turkey feast. It wasn't until I was in my 40s that I was introduced to sweet potato and green bean casseroles or canned cranberry jelly. Every family is different and some don't like any kind of change in their holiday meals.. I still remember my first Thanksgiving at my in-laws when I was so heartbroken to discover their stuffing was made with rice and giblets. We had Brussel sprouts for dinner tonight and I'll be making a slightly fancier version for Thanksgiving (adding slivered almonds and a Balsamic glaze). Wait. What? Rice? As a Southern woman I can see giblets (though we reserve them for one of the gravies). But rice? I’ve never known a stuffing that wasn’t bread based. It reminds me...DH’s adoptive dad is from Pakistan, they don’t do potatoes or pasta, they do rice with every meal. I don’t know why it surprised me at my first Thanksgiving there, no mashed potatoes. But I love my family, they sent me with a cooler and some Coquille my first year away from home for Thanksgiving. And when DH joined us they started making a small portion of rice just for him. I never realized how proprietal (is that the word?) my mom was over our Thanksgiving meal plan until I wanted to try a new recipe for one of the dishes. With the way she reacted you would have thought I suggested serving the Coquille on paper plates. My in-laws are Greek and their stuffing is traditionally rice based with giblets, raisins, pine nuts and chestnuts. Definitely not the bread stuffing I dream about. I've learned to make many great dishes from my MIL but have no interest in learning to make her stuffing.
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 19, 2019 4:16:55 GMT
Normal, but gross
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Post by crittsmom on Nov 19, 2019 4:18:18 GMT
normal people food, but I don't like Brussels sprouts
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Post by Belle on Nov 19, 2019 4:20:23 GMT
Normal
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Post by hop2 on Nov 19, 2019 4:27:59 GMT
Normal every day food
I have shredded sautéed Brussel sprouts all the time. Shredded brussel sprouts, some thin sliced onions, crushed garlic, a splash of sesame oil & a few sesame seeds is my favorite was to serve it.
My Ex likes it same as above but minus the sesame oil & seeds and add spicy Chile powder
Brussel sprouts = normal food to us
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Post by hop2 on Nov 19, 2019 4:30:55 GMT
For my first 40 or so years, Brussel sprouts were a regular side dish for a turkey feast. It wasn't until I was in my 40s that I was introduced to sweet potato and green bean casseroles or canned cranberry jelly. Every family is different and some don't like any kind of change in their holiday meals.. I still remember my first Thanksgiving at my in-laws when I was so heartbroken to discover their stuffing was made with rice and giblets. We had Brussel sprouts for dinner tonight and I'll be making a slightly fancier version for Thanksgiving (adding slivered almonds and a Balsamic glaze). Wait. What? Rice? As a Southern woman I can see giblets (though we reserve them for one of the gravies). But rice? I’ve never known a stuffing that wasn’t bread based. It reminds me...DH’s adoptive dad is from Pakistan, they don’t do potatoes or pasta, they do rice with every meal. I don’t know why it surprised me at my first Thanksgiving there, no mashed potatoes. But I love my family, they sent me with a cooler and some Coquille my first year away from home for Thanksgiving. And when DH joined us they started making a small portion of rice just for him. I never realized how proprietal (is that the word?) my mom was over our Thanksgiving meal plan until I wanted to try a new recipe for one of the dishes. With the way she reacted you would have thought I suggested serving the Coquille on paper plates. My mother had celiacs disease I grew up only knowing a rice based stuffing with sausage. ( giblets eewww )
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Post by Katiepotatie on Nov 19, 2019 4:33:32 GMT
Normal!
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 19, 2019 4:47:14 GMT
My partner and I are hosting the parents for Thanksgiving. We are having a very traditional American Thanksgiving meal—turkey, Dressing, au gratin potatoes, green beans, squash casserole, rolls, and pumpkin pie. One of us wants to add sautéed Brussels sprouts and the other says that’s a little too fancy for a traditional Thanksgiving. What say the peas? We always have Brussels sprouts at thanksgiving
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Post by samantha25 on Nov 19, 2019 4:55:12 GMT
Speaking from experience (I'm not the chef, just a consumer of the meal), don't try new recipes on the day of the celebration. Even though the person making the main meal may be a great chef, some recipes (like goat cheese rice casserole) may be good, but don't make it the first time of the event. Go with what you know. Maybe brussel sprouts are good for the provider, so go with it. Have them bring it, but don't try to make it if you've not before.
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Post by roberta on Nov 19, 2019 4:56:39 GMT
Imo it is just fine.
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Post by cmpeter on Nov 19, 2019 4:57:10 GMT
Normal for us.
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Post by dewryce on Nov 19, 2019 5:10:20 GMT
My in-laws are Greek and their stuffing is traditionally rice based with giblets, raisins, pine nuts and chestnuts. Definitely not the bread stuffing I dream about. I've learned to make many great dishes from my MIL but have no interest in learning to make her stuffing. Definitely not. Cornbread, there must be cornbread! hop2 So did MIL, though she didn’t find out until well into their marriage. So the rice thing worksd well for them. I can not, however, recommend rice and spaghetti sauce. Bleh! Giblets gravy? Double bleh!
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Post by SweetieBugs on Nov 19, 2019 5:17:28 GMT
My partner and I are hosting the parents for Thanksgiving. We are having a very traditional American Thanksgiving meal—turkey, Dressing, au gratin potatoes, green beans, squash casserole, rolls, and pumpkin pie. One of us wants to add sautéed Brussels sprouts and the other says that’s a little too fancy for a traditional Thanksgiving. What say the peas? It depends. Is their idea of a "traditional Thanksgiving" canned green beans as the main vegetable dish?
We've been enjoying roasted brussel sprouts for years now as a side dish at Thanksgiving but we also eat them like candy any other day of the year.
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tanya2
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Post by tanya2 on Nov 19, 2019 5:20:47 GMT
not necessarily a thanksgiving dish in our house, but we often have sautéed brussel sprouts (with bacon!) as a side dish for steak on a normal night
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Post by mom2samlibby on Nov 19, 2019 5:30:37 GMT
Sounds like normal food to me. We eat them fairly regularly and are serving them for Thanksgiving also. I never had them while I was growing up, but they were on a meal plan one week that I use, so we tried them. The family ate them fairly well, so we have kept them on our menu rotation.
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Post by hop2 on Nov 19, 2019 5:34:53 GMT
My in-laws are Greek and their stuffing is traditionally rice based with giblets, raisins, pine nuts and chestnuts. Definitely not the bread stuffing I dream about. I've learned to make many great dishes from my MIL but have no interest in learning to make her stuffing. Definitely not. Cornbread, there must be cornbread! hop2 So did MIL, though she didn’t find out until well into their marriage. So the rice thing worksd well for them. I can not, however, recommend rice and spaghetti sauce. Bleh! Giblets gravy? Double bleh! My mother didn’t find out until she was hospitalized when I was 2 which would have made her 29 or 30 ish. I don’t know how or why it came to such a drastic point so far into her life.
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Post by papersilly on Nov 19, 2019 5:39:12 GMT
Not fancy at all
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