When it's been just my sister/DH/2 kids and us, we go simple. Green salad. Turkey. Italian wild rice Mushroom dressing, mashed potatoes or baked cheesy hash browns (kids choose), corn. Love a simple meal.
I abhor 'casserole' veggies. Veggies are veggies-best done simply. I love steamed string beans w/nothing on them.
This year we're going to In-laws. Everything will be casserole, sauce laden and mushy sage bread cube dressing (must have Grandmas' recipe you know). Hopefully the aunt/uncle/niece we enjoy will be there. Otherwise, the holiday will be a bust.
WHO gets 2 paid holidays for Thanksgiving??????????