Thanksgiving Nightmares

[Marie5656]

I am reminded of my own Thanksgiving nightmare, back many (MANY) years ago. I was preparing dinner all on my own for the first time. I was about 21 or 22, and my parents were going to Arizona to spend the holiday with my aunt and uncle, leaving myolder brother and I to fend for ourselves. We both had to work the next day. So my mom left me detailed instructions on what to do..reminding me that my brother would be home from hunting long before I had to make the gravy (his specialty). She and I had gone shopping together..so we had all the ingredients in the right amounts. Got up early in the morning to start the stuffing. Well...I was absolutly SHOCKED and dismayed about how much bread I had, compared to all the other ingredients. I was sure I would need at least 3 birds to fit all the stuffing (despite reminder from mom she puts some in a casserole dish and bakes separately). Anyway I was sure that before even starting I had ruined Thanksgiving dinner. So what do I do? Called my mom..at 9AM. Now I was in NY..mom in Arizona..do you see where I am going with this? Luckily they were up already. And apparently they had a good laugh over my meltdown.

[mnm'z]

The only Thanksgiving faux paux that I've had was taking the gravy out of the micro and some slid out and burned my hand. The food has always been good.



OK, OK, OK, I'll have to admit to y'all that I've only cooked 3 Thanksgiving dinners in my life, LOL!

[Desert Debbi]

Was that my MIL's pie recipe? If so, I'm sorry! She didn't say anything about it being a double pie recipe... weird.

Yes it was her recipe. I know .. huh! It looked like it was too much for one pie but I figured pecan pies always sink.. right? So when it rose ( I assume from the self rising flour) it just was like watching a volcanpo go off =P Had to cook it almost twice as long too. Welp.. never made one before so lesson learned. Always make one before you need one when trying a new recipe!

[Stef]

Yes it was her recipe. I know .. huh! It looked like it was too much for one pie but I figured pecan pies always sink.. right? So when it rose ( I assume from the self rising flour) it just was like watching a volcanpo go off =P Had to cook it almost twice as long too. Welp.. never made one before so lesson learned. Always make one before you need one when trying a new recipe!

Ooooomg, I'm sooo sorry. I've never made one myself so I have no idea... and she definitely never said anything about it being a double pie recipe. UGH. I hope what's left at least tastes good. :/

[Desert Debbi]

Well stef the pie was a HIT. Uuuuugly a s sin.. but delish! Our guests asked for the recipe =D The only modification will be to indicate it makes 2 pies =P

[Stef]

Well stef the pie was a HIT. Uuuuugly a s sin.. but delish! Our guests asked for the recipe =D The only modification will be to indicate it makes 2 pies =P

lol, well good, I'm glad to hear it!!