What would a
Modern Family Thanksgiving look like? That's the question we posed to our friends over at ABC's
The Chew. They've created some menus based on the show's characters, so you can plan your feasts accordingly. There's even a dish sure to satisfy any special pregnancy cravings that might come up!
Cameron's Farmhouse FeastAs he is quick to remind just about everyone at any time, Cameron grew up on a Missouri farm. So it stands to reason that his Thanksgiving feast would feature some Midwestern classics, executed with a little Cam flair.
Appetizers
Blue Cheese Dip
Stuffed Mushrooms
Dinner
Green Bean Casserole
Traditional Sweet Potatoes (w/ Marshmallows)
Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy
Dessert
Deep Dish Apple PieClaire's All-American ThanksgivingBusy mom Claire fancies herself a Martha Stewart type -- just a practical Martha who occasionally has to schedule a time for her son to get shot with a BB gun. So she'd opt for some traditional fare as well as a few dishes to show off her chops in the kitchen. And because a good mom knows how to delegate, she'd let Manny handle the decor.
Appetizers
Roasted Date Bruschetta
Spaghetti Squash Fritters
Dinner
Michael Symon's Cheescloth Turkey
Sweet Potato Gratin
Sausage, Cornbread and Apple Stuffing
Brussels Sprouts
Biscuits
Dessert
10 Gallon Apple Pie
Blueberry Pie
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
Manny's DIY Decor
Coffee Filter WreathHaley's One-Pot, Dorm-Room DishesOK, so that whole college thing didn't exactly pan out for Haley, but if she
hadn't been arrested for drinking and then subsequently assaulting a police officer, she and her dormmates might have whipped up some plates along these lines and been very proud of themselves.
Dorm Room Chili
Ham and Cheese Homemade Tater Tots
Angel Hair with Olive Oil, Garlic and Chili FlakeGloria's Pregnancy CravingsAs if there aren't enough things to be worried about when you're pregnant, sometimes the foods you formerly loved to eat with reckless abandon just sounds flat-out unappetizing when those pregnancy hormones start flowing. So Jay might show up to Thanksgiving with the makings for this indulgent snack hidden in the trunk of the car.
Grilled Chocolate Hazelnut Bacon SandwichWhat do you think of the recipes? Post a comment below, and be sure to watch
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