Thanksgiving Menu

Appetizers:
Veggie bird nests
Cheese and crackers
Raw Carrots and Dip

Main meal:
Ham
Meatballs with BBQ sauce
Shrimp and Grits
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato / Butternut Squash Casserole (Publix recipe card)
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and carrots (Publix recipe card)
Sautéed green beans with herbs and Parmesan (Publix recipe card)
Oven roasted Radishes and Carrots
Fried Squash / Fried Zucchini
Rolls

Dessert:
Pumpkin Brûlée
Hot Fudge Brownie Cake

Butter vs Lard vs Coconut Oil vs Shortening. . . .

The different melting temperature of different fats:

From King Arthur flour:
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipe/fats.html

From Now Foods
http://www.nowfoods.com/M013397.htm

The melting temperature of Coconut oil is about 78 degrees.

Ranch

Ranch seasoning mix

Based on recipe on: gimmesomeoven.com

1/3 cup buttermilk powder
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. dried onion flakes
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. dried chives
1 tsp. salt

Mix together.  Probably should be stored in fridge as buttermilk powder does best when stored in the refrigerator.  To make into dip, mix with sour cream, adding mix to desired consistency.