Anonymous
11/12/2023 08:48
Subject: Re:Must have items for Thanksgiving
Magnalite roaster (turkey comes out great every time, as does the gravy); one more pound of butter than I think I’ll need; turkey lifter and skewers; basting brush. As others have said, do prep work beforehand: onions and celery for dressing, onions for greens, etc. the yams are made the night before. I usually have one dessert that doesn’t require baking.
Anonymous
11/12/2023 08:43
Subject: Must have items for Thanksgiving
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:A good, big crock pot, and a commitment to make your dressing in it. You start it 3-4 hours before dinner, and that’s out of the way.
Change your life by making the Pioneer Woman’s recipe for make-ahead mashed potatoes the day before.
Make your cranberry sauce the day before.
Once you set your menu, pull out your pots/pans/servingware and make a list of what will be used for what. That way you see if you are “double booked” and what you need to buy or borrow.
Wegman’s gravy, or Whole Foods, or wherever has it made in-store and keep it fresh in the deli section. So much easier than fussing with gravy.
Prep things like mirepoix two days before, or buy pre-chopped.
Write out a plan for what needs to happen when, working backwards from serving time.
What is mirepoix?
Celery, onion, shallots, carrots, garlic etc . The aromatics that form the base of a lot of dishes
Anonymous
11/11/2023 20:06
Subject: Must have items for Thanksgiving
Anonymous wrote:Any suggestions for must have kitchen items to help take the stress out.of Thanksgiving meal prep/ hosting?
Not really. Just start a day or so ahead. Grating cheese, chopping onions etc.
Anonymous
11/11/2023 20:06
Subject: Re:Must have items for Thanksgiving
Wine. Lots and lots of wine.
Anonymous
11/11/2023 20:05
Subject: Must have items for Thanksgiving
Anonymous wrote:A good, big crock pot, and a commitment to make your dressing in it. You start it 3-4 hours before dinner, and that’s out of the way.
Change your life by making the Pioneer Woman’s recipe for make-ahead mashed potatoes the day before.
Make your cranberry sauce the day before.
Once you set your menu, pull out your pots/pans/servingware and make a list of what will be used for what. That way you see if you are “double booked” and what you need to buy or borrow.
Wegman’s gravy, or Whole Foods, or wherever has it made in-store and keep it fresh in the deli section. So much easier than fussing with gravy.
Prep things like mirepoix two days before, or buy pre-chopped.
Write out a plan for what needs to happen when, working backwards from serving time.
What is mirepoix?
Anonymous
11/11/2023 20:03
Subject: Must have items for Thanksgiving
Bluetooth meat thermometer so you can keep an eye on the turkey internal temp from anywhere on the house
Anonymous
11/11/2023 19:42
Subject: Must have items for Thanksgiving
Vodka