Pumpkin pie or Pecan?

Quicken Kristina · November 22

Yes, the Spanish Rice is the main course. I start with Dad's recipe, then add in red lentils, tofu, and whatever vegetables don't run away fast enough.

UserDavidC · November 23

Turkey is the meal for us.

We get plenty of beef, chicken and pork during the year, but we seldom get turkey so having turkey for Thanksgiving is a special treat.

But as others have said, as long as you can enjoy your meal, who cares WHAT is served.

Quicken Alyssa · November 23

We will be joining my dad for Thanksgiving this year. Apparently, nobody in our group is looking forward to turkey, but that's too bad because I already have one. LOL So now I will be going to buy a ham as well.

I don't have a lot of mouths to feed, so I portion out the leftover turkey and freeze it. It's very versatile and can be a substitute almost anywhere you would normally use chicken.

This year, I actually have two turkeys. I plan to smoke one and traditionally bake the other. I have never smoked my turkey before, so I am looking forward to that.

Side note, I have two turkeys because the local grocery store offers a free one with a purchase of $100 or more, and I couldn't turn down free meat!

mmpunch · November 23

This posting seems more appropriate for a platform like Facebook, vs this Quicken Community.

I do like Pecan Pie, and Cherry Pie.

Palace · November 23

I might go visit a nephew of mine Thanksgiving. In honor of his Dad (who passed on few years back) thinking about making a large bowl of 'Cow Pot' 😕 "Say what", you might wonder 🤔 His Dad was in Air Force in early-mid 1960's, stationed in Thailand. He was in SAC (Strategic Air Command). They were basically MP's (Military Police). In Thailand his unit primarily guarded ammo dumps, B-52 Bomber's, and or whatever need guarding, etc. Some of the Thailand soldier's he worked (when hunger hit between chow halls} would whip up a quick, LARGE bowl of Cow Pot. Easy to make. Just take Beef, Rice, Garlic, Salt, Peppers (Hot, Medium and Mild), Onions & any other spices you scrounge up, then add Olive Oil, Butter, etc. Slow cook all together in large pot. Serve with hot, slightly browned (or burnt) Garlic Bread 😋 Food do die for, and some did 🤕

John_in_NC · November 23

https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/20523985#Comment_20523985

I think the intent of these questions is to "soften" the forum.

Personal finance is indeed a serious topic, but some new members might get intimated by such seriousness when they shouldn't. We've all been here not knowing something-even the pro users. Hence why we are here to ask/answer questions.

It is fun topics like this to remind each other that fellow contributors are simply regular folk just like themselves. 🙂

Enjoy your Pecan or Cherry pie!

mmpunch · November 23

https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/20523998#Comment_20523998

Good point John, and written very nicely. More people need to use a similar type of tone in their responses. Thanks…

BK · November 24

@mmpunch , to further add to @John_in_NC 's great comment, this post is in "The Water Cooler" section of the community which is "A place for Users to hang out and get to know each other better".

John_in_NC · November 24

https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/20523994#Comment_20523994

Thanks for adding, @Palace

A good friend (who ended up living with me for 13 years) was in SAC. (He did in flight refueling (boomer) on KC-135/KC-10) I learned quickly about always having crisp, clean flags in front of the house! He passed in 2018, but he always reminds me of what I should be thankful for. People in good times tend to complain, but when times are truly rough, they focus on the good to get them through. At that is Thanksgiving.

I had never heard of "Cow Pot", but it appears to be Khao Pad, or Thai Fried Rice. Sounds great-and I am happy people are open to alternative dinner items. Enjoy!

Edit: (I would take Thai fried rice over stuffing.)

Palace · November 24

@John_in_NC Some could say I wandered too far astray from traditional Thanksgiving fare, with Cow Pot as a Turkey Day dish for the table; and they are correct. So, to make amends, anyone could modify the recipe simply by substituting turkey for beef. Then, VOILA', you have Turkey Pot; not that I expect many takers on that suggestions 😉🤣

Jon · November 24

Turkey Pot sounds a little too spicy for me, at least for Thanksgiving. Like @BK I'm having turkey tenderloin (without the rub; I didn't brine last year but might consider it this year); along with that also stuffing, green beans, a cranberry relish dish that my grandmother used to make, and pie.

NotACPA · November 27

@Quicken Alyssa

"This year, I actually have two turkeys. I plan to smoke one …"

My question has always been … how do you keep it lit?

scottmonte · November 30

Made a crust-less pumpkin pie (both daughters in law are GF). do like both, but if I had to pick, I suppose pumpkin.

Pumpkin pie or Pecan?

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