Thanksgiving dinner for three

[gladhands]

Is it worth cooking, or should we just go out?

 

[gdl203]

Definitely cook. That's where the fun is. You don't need to get fancy and have everything just like a perfect Thanksgiving. Get a turkey, get some yams/potatoes and fall vegetables you like (brussel sprouts roasted in the oven with lardons

), make a light gravy from the bird's juices and this will be far less painful than you think. The only thing that's a bit of a PITA is the whole turning of the bird (if it's a big bird).

 

[Krish the Fish]

IMO, it's always worth cooking. Get a smaller bird, make less stuffing, etc. but even with 3 people it still can be a great dinner.

But that's just me.

 

[ama]

Cook! What else you going to do all day?

 

[gladhands]

Thanks guys. I'm sold. I've done the three person Thanksgiving in the past, and my wife always complains about the obscene amount of leftovers (I will only eat them for 2-3 days).

 

[Dakota rube]

Invite friends to share your dinner with you.

 

[itsstillmatt]

Get a better tasting bird than a ******* turkey.

 

[ChicagoRon]

Originally Posted by ama

Cook! What else you going to do all day?
Well - there are football games, but I encourage cooking. I still enjoy thanksgiving with my parents and sister- 4 people and never a waste.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by iammatt

Get a better tasting bird than a ******* turkey.

+1. Poussin, poularde, guinea hen, pheasant, quail, duck, squab, etc, all make more sense to me for only three people.

 

[gdl203]

A poussin for three? Better have a lot of stuffing and yams with that...

I eat roast turkey exactly once a year. I'm happy doing turkey on Thxgiving and eating all sorts of birds any time through the year.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by gdl203

A poussin for three? Better have a lot of stuffing and yams with that...

I eat roast turkey exactly once a year. I'm happy doing turkey on Thxgiving and eating all sorts of birds any time through the year.

Well it doesn't have to be A poussin

 

[ter1413]

Cook. Booze. When finished, know that all you have to do is walk to your bedroom!

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by gdl203

A poussin for three? Better have a lot of stuffing and yams with that...

I eat roast turkey exactly once a year. I'm happy doing turkey on Thxgiving and eating all sorts of birds any time through the year.
We took a flyer and ordered some of the fresh wild game d'Artagnan has been bringing in from Scotland. I was shocked at how good it was. I don't know if you like that stuff, or like cooking it at home, but if you do, I highly recommend it. Just tastes right this time of year. Not that it is a substitute for turkey, but so good on a Sunday in fall.

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

+1. Poussin, poularde, guinea hen, pheasant, quail, duck, squab, etc, all make more sense to me for only three people.

When I read stuff like this I want to kick you in your ball. You say this nonchalantly, as if everyone has easy access to this stuff.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by edmorel

When I read stuff like this I want to kick you in your ball. You say this nonchalantly, as if everyone has easy access to this stuff.
Give me a ******* break, Ed. You live in NYC. I'm sure you could find any of those within a mile of your residence. I guarantee you have easier access to all of those products than I do. Not only that, but one could easily order it through the internet.