I am so jealous of all these wonderful dishes. DH and I are going to my parents on Thanksgiving. My mom is a decent cook, but a couple things work against her on Thanksgiving: (1) A blind adherance to the dishes she's been making for the past 50 years of married life; and (2) a tendency to overcook things. Her dishes are not exactly inventive or fresh tasting. Think green bean casserole and lifeless peas and carrots.

I've offered over the years to contribute some dishes, but my mother is also a control freak and will have none of that. DH and I will try some things for our New Year's dinner together instead.

At least it's what I'm used to. DH and I spent the last two Thanksgivings with his family and family friends, and they don't do much more than microwave premade food. It's a crime against humanity. The first year I actually found myself pretty offended by it. Nothing says the holidays like Stovetop Stuffing.

Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy the day!