We're having the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner on the actual day, but we're
also having several friends and some family over the day after. I thought,
since everyone will be so stuffed the day before, that we'd do several
nibbles and no really big meal. There'll be home made rolls to add a few
slices of leftover turkey or roast to, some pate`, onion dip, assorted
olives and cornishons, assorted cheeses and several styles of crackers. What
else to serve? I have a bowl of apples, oranges and pears I thought I'd set
out too. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

kimberly

"Nexis" > wrote in message
news:n7dgf.13790$qw.429@fed1read07...
> We're having the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner on the actual day, but
we're
> also having several friends and some family over the day after. I thought,
> since everyone will be so stuffed the day before, that we'd do several
> nibbles and no really big meal. There'll be home made rolls to add a few
> slices of leftover turkey or roast to, some pate`, onion dip, assorted
> olives and cornishons, assorted cheeses and several styles of crackers.
What
> else to serve? I have a bowl of apples, oranges and pears I thought I'd
set
> out too. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> kimberly
>
>

Deviled eggs? Pasta salad? Potato Salad? Green Salad? Crudites? Crab
Dip? Cheese & Crackers? Artichoke Dip? I dunno, these are just things
that come to mind. I would think a medly of appetizers would do the trick,
along with leftover turkey sandwiches or a deli tray with rolls.

kili

On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:43:16 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:

>We're having the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner on the actual day, but we're
>also having several friends and some family over the day after. I thought,
>since everyone will be so stuffed the day before, that we'd do several
>nibbles and no really big meal. There'll be home made rolls to add a few
>slices of leftover turkey or roast to, some pate`, onion dip, assorted
>olives and cornishons, assorted cheeses and several styles of crackers. What
>else to serve? I have a bowl of apples, oranges and pears I thought I'd set
>out too. Any ideas?

Some kind of fruit dip for the apples and pears. I don't have a
recipe, but I'm sure someone else can provide one.

Chex Mix. We make ours with rice and corn Chex (no wheat - everyone
just picks those out), Cheerios, cashews, and pretzels.

Crab or clam dip is a must, and is to be served with kettle cooked
potato chips. This is a rule.

Stuffed dates. Cut lengthwise on one side to form a canoe shape,
stick in an almond or a half pecan, then roll in granulated sugar.
Delicious, super-easy and looks pretty classy.

Along those lines, dried apricots are very nice, too.

I'll keep thinking.
Carol
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In article <n7dgf.13790$qw.429@fed1read07>, "Nexis" >
wrote:

> We're having the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner on the actual day, but we're
> also having several friends and some family over the day after. I thought,
> since everyone will be so stuffed the day before, that we'd do several
> nibbles and no really big meal. There'll be home made rolls to add a few
> slices of leftover turkey or roast to, some pate`, onion dip, assorted
> olives and cornishons, assorted cheeses and several styles of crackers. What
> else to serve? I have a bowl of apples, oranges and pears I thought I'd set
> out too. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> kimberly

I always liked Kay Hartman's idea (maybe it was her neighbor's):
Everyone brings their leftovers to the party and they eat each other's
stuff.
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 11-19-05 - Shiksa Varnishkes.

"Nexis" > wrote in message news:n7dgf.13790$qw.429@fed1read07...
> We're having the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner on the actual day, but we're
> also having several friends and some family over the day after. I thought,
> since everyone will be so stuffed the day before, that we'd do several nibbles
> and no really big meal. There'll be home made rolls to add a few slices of
> leftover turkey or roast to, some pate`, onion dip, assorted olives and
> cornishons, assorted cheeses and several styles of crackers. What else to
> serve? I have a bowl of apples, oranges and pears I thought I'd set out too.
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> kimberly

Buy a jar of the Mexican Mole.
Make the sauce.
Add the leftover Turkey

Put out the fixing's for a Mexican Tostada, Burrito, chimichanga (electric
frypan on the table) buffet.

A crock pot will hold the Mole, all the other stuff will hold nicely for many
hours - if necessary put all the condiments in double bowls - the outer filled
with ice, the inner with the condiments.

:-)

Serve lots of Mexican beer

Dimitri

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:43:16 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:
>
>>We're having the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner on the actual day, but
>>we're
>>also having several friends and some family over the day after. I thought,
>>since everyone will be so stuffed the day before, that we'd do several
>>nibbles and no really big meal. There'll be home made rolls to add a few
>>slices of leftover turkey or roast to, some pate`, onion dip, assorted
>>olives and cornishons, assorted cheeses and several styles of crackers.
>>What
>>else to serve? I have a bowl of apples, oranges and pears I thought I'd
>>set
>>out too. Any ideas?
>
> Some kind of fruit dip for the apples and pears. I don't have a
> recipe, but I'm sure someone else can provide one.
>
> Chex Mix. We make ours with rice and corn Chex (no wheat - everyone
> just picks those out), Cheerios, cashews, and pretzels.
>
> Crab or clam dip is a must, and is to be served with kettle cooked
> potato chips. This is a rule.


This sounds yummy! Do you have a recipe for Crab dip? I've always wanted to
make it but somehow I never have!


>
> Stuffed dates. Cut lengthwise on one side to form a canoe shape,
> stick in an almond or a half pecan, then roll in granulated sugar.
> Delicious, super-easy and looks pretty classy.

I'm glad you suggested this as I know at least a few of my guests love dates
and I wouldn't have thought of it since I don't love dates!


>
> Along those lines, dried apricots are very nice, too.
>
> I'll keep thinking.
> Carol
> --
> Wash away the gray to respond.

Thanks!!!

kimberly

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article <n7dgf.13790$qw.429@fed1read07>, "Nexis" >
> wrote:
>
>> We're having the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner on the actual day, but
>> we're
>> also having several friends and some family over the day after. I
>> thought,
>> since everyone will be so stuffed the day before, that we'd do several
>> nibbles and no really big meal. There'll be home made rolls to add a few
>> slices of leftover turkey or roast to, some pate`, onion dip, assorted
>> olives and cornishons, assorted cheeses and several styles of crackers.
>> What
>> else to serve? I have a bowl of apples, oranges and pears I thought I'd
>> set
>> out too. Any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>>
>> kimberly
>
> I always liked Kay Hartman's idea (maybe it was her neighbor's):
> Everyone brings their leftovers to the party and they eat each other's
> stuff.
> --
> http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 11-19-05 - Shiksa Varnishkes.

That would work for some of the guests! The others will be here for
Thanksgiving, so it will still be my leftovers! lol

kimberly

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
m...
>
> "Nexis" > wrote in message
> news:n7dgf.13790$qw.429@fed1read07...
>> We're having the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner on the actual day, but
>> we're also having several friends and some family over the day after. I
>> thought, since everyone will be so stuffed the day before, that we'd do
>> several nibbles and no really big meal. There'll be home made rolls to
>> add a few slices of leftover turkey or roast to, some pate`, onion dip,
>> assorted olives and cornishons, assorted cheeses and several styles of
>> crackers. What else to serve? I have a bowl of apples, oranges and pears
>> I thought I'd set out too. Any ideas?
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>>
>> kimberly
>
> Buy a jar of the Mexican Mole.
> Make the sauce.
> Add the leftover Turkey
>
> Put out the fixing's for a Mexican Tostada, Burrito, chimichanga (electric
> frypan on the table) buffet.
>
> A crock pot will hold the Mole, all the other stuff will hold nicely for
> many hours - if necessary put all the condiments in double bowls - the
> outer filled with ice, the inner with the condiments.
>
> :-)
>
> Serve lots of Mexican beer
>
> Dimitri


Wow, that sounds yummy. I have mastered several styles of margheritas too,
which would go nicely I think
Thanks!

Happy Thanksgiving

kimberly
>

On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:11:21 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:

>
>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:43:16 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:
>>
>>>We're having the big Thanksgiving turkey dinner on the actual day, but
>>>we're
>>>also having several friends and some family over the day after. I thought,
>>>since everyone will be so stuffed the day before, that we'd do several
>>>nibbles and no really big meal. There'll be home made rolls to add a few
>>>slices of leftover turkey or roast to, some pate`, onion dip, assorted
>>>olives and cornishons, assorted cheeses and several styles of crackers.
>>>What
>>>else to serve? I have a bowl of apples, oranges and pears I thought I'd
>>>set
>>>out too. Any ideas?
>>
>> Some kind of fruit dip for the apples and pears. I don't have a
>> recipe, but I'm sure someone else can provide one.
>>
>> Chex Mix. We make ours with rice and corn Chex (no wheat - everyone
>> just picks those out), Cheerios, cashews, and pretzels.
>>
>> Crab or clam dip is a must, and is to be served with kettle cooked
>> potato chips. This is a rule.
>
>
>This sounds yummy! Do you have a recipe for Crab dip? I've always wanted to
>make it but somehow I never have!

I have a curried crab dip recipe that I like:

8 - 12 oz well picked & cleaned crab meat, shredded
8 oz package cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 to 1/3 cup milk (depending on the final consistency you prefer)
2 TBSP curry powder (preferable something yummy from Penzey's- hot or
sweet, as your choice)

Let the cream cheese come to room temp. Cream in small bowl with sour
cream, milk & curry powder until all is mixed. Mix in crab.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving with veggies, crackers,
etc.


Boron

On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 14:11:21 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:

>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
.. .
>>
>> Crab or clam dip is a must, and is to be served with kettle cooked
>> potato chips. This is a rule.
>
>This sounds yummy! Do you have a recipe for Crab dip? I've always wanted to
>make it but somehow I never have!

I just sorta wing it. Softened cream cheese, sour cream, the seafood
of choice, along with some of its juices. Just enough to make it of
dipping consistency. And a dash of Worcestershire sauce provides a
nice background flavor to round out the otherwise bland dip. Sorry I
can't provide proportions.

>> Stuffed dates. Cut lengthwise on one side to form a canoe shape,
>> stick in an almond or a half pecan, then roll in granulated sugar.
>> Delicious, super-easy and looks pretty classy.
>
>I'm glad you suggested this as I know at least a few of my guests love dates
>and I wouldn't have thought of it since I don't love dates!

They look so elegant when stuffed and sugared. To me, they look like
June bugs without legs. Doesn't stop me from eating them, though.

Have a kick-ass party!
Carol
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Wash away the gray to respond.

"Nexis" > wrote in message news:UDrgf.13844$qw.590@fed1read07...

<snip>

>> A crock pot will hold the Mole, all the other stuff will hold nicely for many
>> hours - if necessary put all the condiments in double bowls - the outer
>> filled with ice, the inner with the condiments.
>>
>> :-)
>>
>> Serve lots of Mexican beer
>>
>> Dimitri
>
>
> Wow, that sounds yummy. I have mastered several styles of margheritas too,
> which would go nicely I think
> Thanks!
>
> Happy Thanksgiving
>
> kimberly


You're welcome have a great weekend.(long)

Dimitri