Monday Meal Planning: Thanksgiving Planning Begins Edition

It's about a month to go until Thanksgiving, so I'm starting to think seriously about what I'll put on the menu this year. Some dishes -- the herbed mashed potatoes and creamed corn, for example -- will likely remain unchanged because we love them as they are, but I like to vary things at least a little each year. I'm starting to test out new sides this week.

One big change: This year, we'll be deep-frying our turkey. We have a huge electric fryer in the shed, just waiting for its day in the clouded sun. I know it sounds terribly unhealthy, but considering how much butter or oil gets slathered on a roasted turkey, they're nutritionally similar.

We never eat the skin, anyway -- now maybe that truly horrifies you.

Monday
Chicken-fried steak with sawmill gravy
Whiskey-glazed carrots
Oil and vinegar slaw

Tuesday
Huevos rancheros with black beans
Salad

Wednesday
Chicken tikka masala
Steamed broccoli
Rice
Oil and vinegar slaw

Thursday
Patty melts
Roasted potatoes
Salad

Friday
Onion and banana pepper pizza
Salad

Saturday
Baked chicken
Corn
Apple, bacon, and caramelized onion dressing
Salad

Sunday
Spaghetti and meatballs
Garlic bread
Salad

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