Bachelor on the Cheap

By Mike Thayer

Brined Turkey Breast Wrapped in Bacon

Giving thanks on Thanksgiving day, appreciating all the blessings of the year, a celebration of family, friends, food... Good times.

Everyone hosting a Thanksgiving Day party wants only the best for all those gathering at the table to feast in celebration.

Here are a few Thanksgiving Day dish ideas, some based in tradition, some that are kicked up a notch in case you're wanting to change things up a bit.  And of course this is all done with a wallet friendly budget in mind.

The Meats:

• Brine your turkey for a juicier bird
• Brine Recipe scroll down the page for the brine recipe
• Grilled Spiral Ham add a little smoke flavor to dinner!
• Brined Turkey Breast Wrapped in Bacon

Sides:

• Dress up those Deviled eggs on the Thanksgiving menu with bacon!
• Chef's Cupboard Stuffing Mix Just as good as Stove Top, but cheaper
• Doing Veggies on the grill
• Giving Mac & Cheese another dose of YUM!

Dessert:

• Food Review: Mrs. Smith's Pumpkin Pie If you're not into baking pies, go this route, but don't buy this brand, pick another

• Food Review: Marie Callender's Pies, Blueberry & Pumpkin

• Food Review: Marie Callender's Cherry Crunch Pie