The salad looks yummy, and I'll have to try baked oatmeal!
As far as the turkey, you'll see that I said to get WAY more than you think you'll need, because the leftovers are almost as important (but you already know that, since you lived here!)
Glad you appreciate my seal of approval!
(I hope your m-i-l arrives to you, and home safely. Enjoy a lovely visit!)
Lisa | Homepage | Mon.12.Nov.07 - 3:06 pm | #

Mmmm that salad looks good.

Enjoy your visit from you MIL.
beccy | Homepage | Mon.12.Nov.07 - 4:39 pm | #

Why 20 lbs of course! Just kidding. But, I usually get about a pound per person, because, like Lisa said, the leftovers are crucial! I say 13 lbs at least.
Barbara | Homepage | Mon.12.Nov.07 - 6:16 pm | #

Your Saturday breakfast sounds yummy!!!
Natalie | Homepage | Mon.12.Nov.07 - 11:25 pm | #

Everything sounds wonderful!
gina | Homepage | Tue.13.Nov.07 - 12:31 am | #

I laughed so hard at your Dora's Enchiladas, because my kids will only eat Garfield's Lasagna. Little stinkers! All your meals look absolutely delicious--I'll definitely be stalking your blog for ideas. Have a great week & a happy Thanksgiving!
Wendy | Homepage | Tue.13.Nov.07 - 3:27 am | #

Hi debs, love that recipe! What is your addy so I can email you the "Meat Ball" receipe?? Did you get your kit yet? Dying to now!!!!!
Crafty Angel AKA Mandy | Homepage | Tue.13.Nov.07 - 3:40 pm | #

Nice spread!
Robocop | Homepage | Wed.14.Nov.07 - 8:54 pm | #

butterball says 1 to 1 1/2 pounds per person-- but I always adjust this depending on if I have kids involved or not.

hope you MIL has a safe trip!

and I can't believe you do that much cooking!
frannie taysavang | Homepage | Wed.14.Nov.07 - 10:12 pm | #

ooooh, I'd eat that salad right now!!

You gotta have loads of leftover turkey.. for the sandwiches, curry, salad, more sandwiches, pie... We like to call it the Turkey Saga!!
Sandie | Thu.15.Nov.07 - 12:05 am | #

Thanks for the advice ladies! I told the butcher 15 pounds. He said it will be no smaller, but might be bigger!! Have planned the menu for next week. Turkey pot pie on Friday with turkey sandwiches for lunch! Something tells me there'll be turkey hash for breakfast too!

Nothing like a good tryptophan buzz to get you through the weekend!
Deborah | Homepage | Fri.16.Nov.07 - 11:24 am | #

OH your menu for this past week looks delicious! Can't wait to see what you have planned for Thanksgiving.
Kristen | Homepage | Sun.18.Nov.07 - 2:26 am | #

Nice menu. I've never had baked oatmeal; I'll have to try it. And I especially like the menu for Wednesday & Thursday.
Jerri | Homepage | Sun.18.Nov.07 - 10:19 pm | #

Ten people? Two small turkeys. The smaller turkeys are more flavorful, cook faster, yield twice as much white meat, leftovers are stored more easily, and there are more bones for stock/soup. If you are so inclined, you can prepare them differently
(for instance, stuff one with traditional stuffing, and simply put fruit and onion in the other.) I use Michael Cierello's method, which can be found online if you are interested. My turkeys are always a big success with my large family since I started doing it his way.
I LOVE your site, and you have set me off on new culinary adventures many times. Thank you!
Judith
Judith S. Rogers | Mon.19.Nov.07 - 2:41 pm | #

Thanks Kristen and Jerri! Great idea Judith... too bad these little Irish ovens would never allow it. Have enough trouble getting one in! Glad you enjoy the blog and thanks for commenting!
Deborah | Homepage | Tue.20.Nov.07 - 1:54 pm | #