Alright, let’s gab about these complete turkey dinners. You know, the whole shebang, ready to go. No fuss, no muss, just heat and eat, like them fancy folks do.
First off, I ain’t no spring chicken, and slavin’ over a hot stove all day? Forget about it! My joints ache somethin’ fierce. So, these pre-made dinners, well, they’re a godsend, I tell ya. You just pop ’em in the oven, and bam! Dinner’s ready. Easy peasy, like 1-2-3.
- Turkey: Now, the bird’s the star, right? Gotta be juicy, gotta be tender. Some of them are good, some are dry as a bone. It’s a gamble, like playin’ the lottery. But when you get a good one, oh boy, it’s somethin’ special. Tastes like…well, like turkey should taste! Not like that rubbery stuff they sell sometimes.
- Stuffing: I like a good cornbread stuffin’, myself. Not too fancy, you know? Just plain ol’ bread, herbs, maybe some sausage. Some folks put in cranberries and whatnot, but that ain’t for me. Too sweet. Gotta have that savory taste to balance out the turkey.
- Gravy: Can’t have turkey without gravy, that’s for sure. Gotta be thick, gotta be flavorful. Some of them gravies are watery and bland, like dishwater. Yuck! A good gravy makes the whole meal, I say. Drown that turkey in it, that’s what I do.
Now, where do you get these dinners? Well, there’s the grocery store, of course. They got ’em all lined up in the freezers. Big ones, small ones, all different kinds. And the prices? Lord, they can be somethin’ else! Some are reasonable, some are sky-high. You gotta shop around, find the best deal. It’s like huntin’ for bargains, you gotta be sharp.
Then there’s them online places too. You know, you order it on the computer, and they bring it right to your door. Fancy, huh? But I ain’t too keen on that. I like to see what I’m gettin’, you know? Touch it, feel it, make sure it ain’t spoiled or somethin’. Can’t do that with a picture on a screen.
But I hear some folks swear by it. They say it’s convenient, and the food’s good. Maybe so, maybe so. But I’m old-fashioned, I guess. I like to do things the old way. Go to the store, pick it out myself, bring it home in a bag. That’s just how I am.
And let me tell ya, these dinners ain’t just for Thanksgiving, no sirree! You can have ’em anytime you want. Christmas, Easter, heck, even a Tuesday night! Why not? If you’re tired and don’t feel like cookin’, just pop one of them dinners in the oven. It’s a whole meal, all in one package. Meat, potatoes, veggies, the works. What’s not to like?
Now, some folks might say it’s lazy. They might say you should be makin’ everything from scratch. Well, I say, to each their own. If you got the time and energy, go for it. But if you’re like me, and you’re tired and achy, there ain’t nothin’ wrong with takin’ a shortcut. It’s about enjoyin’ your meal, not about slavin’ away in the kitchen. That’s my philosophy, anyway.
And speaking of enjoyin’ your meal, let’s talk sides. Most of these complete turkey dinners come with all the fixin’s. You got your mashed potatoes, your sweet potatoes, your green beans, your cranberry sauce. The whole shebang. And most of the time, they’re pretty darn good. Not as good as homemade, maybe, but good enough. And that’s all that matters, right?
But sometimes, I like to add my own little touches. Maybe I’ll make a batch of biscuits, or bake a pie. Just to make it feel a little more special, you know? Like I put some effort into it, even though I didn’t cook the whole dang meal myself. It’s the little things that count, that’s what my mama always said.
So, there you have it. My two cents on these complete turkey dinners. They ain’t perfect, but they’re convenient, they’re tasty, and they get the job done. And sometimes, that’s all you need. So, don’t go judgin’ folks who use ’em. They’re just tryin’ to make life a little easier, and there ain’t nothin’ wrong with that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I hear my oven beepin’. Time for dinner!
