We are hosting Thanksgiving at our house this year! A smaller crowd than 2 years ago, but still about 12 people.  Today I plan on starting some of the shopping, so I’m thinking about the menu.  Of course, my guests (parents & in-laws) are all helping, but I’m doing the core.  It’s kind of stressful, but I love it. And I get to use my new cookbook (a birthday gift): America’s Test Kitchen Family Cookbook

So here’s my menu:

• Brined Turkey
• Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
• Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
• Stuffing
• Green Bean Casserole
• All Purpose Gravy – (from my  new cookbook)

oh.. and the day after my mom and I are making Lefse!!!

and the day after that, is Chad’s birthday and I have to make Banana Cream Supreme!