Friday, November 14, 2008

Green Bean Casserole

Tis the time of year that we give thanks.........and pig out on turkey until we can't eat anymore. This year I am giving thanks for having a job, it may be a temp job for now, but it's still a job. And that more than I can say for a lot of people during this recession. My mom lost her job this week. The Tiger's company did a lay off yesterday (thankfully he passed the first cut!), one of my best friends lost her job 6 weeks ago and still can't find a new one, and my stepdad's company is possibly doing lay offs by the first of the year. AND these are just the people that little ol' me knows. I can't imagine how many other millions of people out there are scared over their jobs.

Now, on to food. It's the time of year for the traditional Thanksgiving feast........makes my mouth water just thinking about it. What does your family have on Turkey Day? And what's your favorite part of the meal? Let me know. Me? Personally, my favorite is left over turkey sandwiches the next day while laying on the couch in a turkey hang over. Well, I've been wondering.........WHO invented green bean casserole? It is one of the ugliest dishes I've ever seen, and I don't like green beans so I won't eat it. But have no fear, I am sure my mama is making it. Gross!!!!

I'd like to make a new sort of side dish this year. Something my family will love. I'm looking to all of your for ideas. I'm a good cook, not a chef, but I know my way around a kitchen. So I promise not to mess up your dish. But, I need a new recipe...........one that doesn't involve green beans. Thanks so much.

21 comments:

Mimi's Toes said...

Oh, I love green bean casserole and am craving it now. I have a good recipe for you and it's very easy, if you like sweet potatoes. They are sweet potato balls. All right, get your mind out of the gutter...you make the sweet potatoes and mash them up, add butter and some brown sugar and make them into balls about 3inch size and roll them in sweet coconut. You can sprinkle with cinnamon too. These were a hit a few years ago but everyone laughed when we said the name of them.

Sandra said...

Hi, Jen --

After I read this, I wrote a post with a couple of alternatives to your dreaded GB casserole. Hope you like one of them enough to give it a try! (I first said who it was that didn't like the casserole, but then decided you wouldn't want to be named!)

http://addhumorandfaith.wordpress.com/2008/11/15/if-you-hate-green-bean-casserole/

chrissy said...

What about Broccoli salad, or Corn Bread pudding! I can send recipes if you like! What about sweet potato casserole or just a good salad, with seven seas dressing? all kinds of ideas!!

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