Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and as in all eating endeavors lately I have made a plan. I have divided my dinner into 3 categories, I am calling them The Good, The Bad and The Expendable.
The Good
1. Turkey -- I only like white meat turkey and have no interest in the skin, so the star of the show is definitely in the good column for me.
2. Salad -- We are starting with a lovely fall salad of greens, heirloom tomatoes, pears and pomegranate with a homemade pear balsamic dressing.
3. Veggies -- All our veggies come to the table healthy. I have a niece with a dairy allergy so no butter or milk in the mashed potatoes, nothing but olive oil & herbs on the roasted squash and brussel sprouts and carrots.
The Bad
1. Stuffing -- My mom makes the best stuffing in the world (said most people on Thanksgiving). She makes half in the bird and mixes it with some made in a casserole dish giving it a nice balance of moist and not-greasy, but it is still not even close to healthy.
2. Gravy -- Speaking of grease....and deliciousness. I only eat gravy once or twice a year. I'm having it (see what I'm skipping instead).
3. Pie -- Homemade pumpkin pie with a delicious homemade crust. Yep, not skipping it.
The Expendable
1. Rolls -- I love bread as much as the next gal, but I would rather have a little more stuffing than a roll & butter. Speaking of...
2. Butter -- Mom's gravy is so good I skip the butter on my potatoes and just do gravy and pepper.
3. Ice Cream -- A little dollop of whipped cream on my pie is fine, save the ice cream for the kids!
I figure if my plate has more of the Good and less of the Bad I will be in good shape come Friday!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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