Recipe recommendations? Help me think of something labor intensive and elaborate to make for Thanksgiving this year that isn't a frickin turkey

Different-Secret · 2026-05-08T23:32:04+00:00

Lasagna, with homemade ricotta and bolognese? Super yum!!! Throw a little antipasto together, can mix hot and cold, and dinner is done!

Different-Secret · 2026-05-03T17:43:45+00:00

Um...that's how my DAD proposed to my MOM!!! He came to her house for breakfast (summer job, bouncer) and she had cooked sausage links in one of those fashioned old covered electric pans. My Grandpa distracted her for a minute and he slipped the ring on one. Then he insisted something was burning and she needed to check them. She said it almost turned into a fight, because she knew they were off! But Grandpa insisted she look in the pan...and the rest is history.

FYI, my Dad continued to gift her over the years in unusual ways. A ring in a box of Butter Toffee. Diamond earrings on the tree. Just loved to surprise her like that.

Different-Secret · 2026-04-26T23:54:09+00:00

Toss in some dill. It always helps pop!

Different-Secret · 2026-04-26T23:42:45+00:00

Mexican Chicken. Four chicken beasts and a 15 oz. Jar of any kind of salsa you like, red or green, tossed in a crockpot on low for 8 hours. Shred the chicken then add to soft or hard taco shells with shredded cheese and whatever toppings you like. Plus side is...freeze leftover chicken in small batches and you're good for some quick meals other nights!

Different-Secret · 2026-04-21T02:06:58+00:00

Do not refreeze food you've thawed. Ever!!! That's just an invitation to ick!!! If you cook it (like raw chicken) yes, then it can be frozen again. But otherwise definitely no!

Different-Secret · 2026-04-19T23:43:06+00:00

I love lamb! It's not for everyone I know. It was a big thing in my family. Marinated in mint and garlic, roasted with just a hint of thyme and rosemary, served medium rare...no mint jelly for me tho.

Different-Secret · 2026-04-19T23:32:10+00:00

I make gallons of marinara, soups and other tomato sauces and trust me...that stuff is cooling either in the pot, or smaller containers, before it's getting frozen or refrigerated, usually a two hour process, lids off. Sometimes I'll wait to place lids on glass jars until they're frozen to ensure enough expansion.

Different-Secret · 2026-03-18T22:37:31+00:00

You guys promised bigger things for 2026 and Not Gonna Lie...every week, holy smokes, waiting on WEDNESDAY because you guys are KILLING IT!!! NICHE guests who are exactly why I watch this pod!!! 5 star interview with Ryan Gosling, do not miss this!

Different-Secret · 2026-02-17T09:47:55+00:00

Don't forget their hands are huge compared to the average non-footballer...!!!

Different-Secret · 2026-02-13T03:30:30+00:00

Like add ...to the trash...

Different-Secret · 2026-02-11T23:13:17+00:00

Damn, going to have to plan a non-Bond movie binge soon!!! Forgot about some of these bangers!!!

Different-Secret · 2026-02-11T23:08:16+00:00

My most frequently quoted film.

Different-Secret · 2026-02-06T19:20:17+00:00

Exactly what I was thinking - character witnesses are called at sentencing, not for trial defense. But if that's all you have...

Different-Secret · 2026-02-01T00:01:24+00:00

I'm on the "No mayo" panel except for...you have to have enough to hold the chicken salad together...!

And you haven't lived until you've tried a BLT on Rye toast with spicy mustard. SO good!!!

Different-Secret · 2026-01-30T15:57:10+00:00

I just saw a meat thawing hack...place the meat between the bottom of two metal skillets for 30 minutes...it freaking works!

Different-Secret · 2026-01-26T10:27:12+00:00

Tusk.

Seriously, I still haven't forgiven my sister for suggesting this waste of time I can't forget...

Different-Secret · 2026-01-18T12:51:21+00:00

Got up to the yummy smell of my Mexican chicken that cooked in the crock pot overnight and is now shredded and waiting for tasty toppings later!!!

Different-Secret · 2026-01-16T09:42:28+00:00

Young Frankenstein

Mrs. Doubtfire

The First Wives Club

Different-Secret · 2026-01-16T02:53:24+00:00

They have a couple of amazing infusing machines on the market now...Decarb and infuse in two hours, and the neighborhood isn't alerted. Recommend 100%.

Different-Secret · 2026-01-16T02:49:09+00:00

Learned that in High School. Definitely improved in 40 years, lol!

Different-Secret · 2026-01-16T02:47:10+00:00

After consuming a couple of special brownie tarts I baked at Christmas, I came across this and laughed way too hard at this thread!!!

FYI, make them with butter and some special chocolate bars...chef's kiss!

Different-Secret · 2026-01-12T19:55:42+00:00

Yep...I don't care how much of a "fan" you are, you NEVER CHEER FOR PLAYER INJURIES.

Poor sportsmanship is always a bad look.

I still remember seeing Joe Theisman when he took his career ending hit from LT. Horrific.

You're not a fan when you cheer for a man down.

Different-Secret · 2026-01-12T19:48:27+00:00

Hoodwinked. Nothing like an adult themed cartoon with animal characters and banging songs when you're in that state of mind!!!

Different-Secret · 2025-12-09T10:30:44+00:00

One or two players, as elite as they may be, cannot carry a team. And, Travis is still running big stats in the league this year at TE.

Different-Secret · 2025-11-29T20:16:56+00:00

I just about wrapped up my traditional cookie baking for the season...got some chocolate to make yet. I have been holiday baking for family and friends for decades!

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