For Me to Know and You to Find Out

Last Thanksgiving, after much reply-all-ing -- and many quality hours spent with Sam Sifton's manuscript for Thanksgiving, How to Cook it Well -- the menu my mom, dad, sister, brother, Andy, and I came up with for the big feast was the following:

Mom's Classic Herb-Roasted Turkey Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots Three-Pepper Sausage Cornbread St…