You were looking forward to a nice, relaxing Thanksgiving Day celebration at your sister’s house, when she calls you in tears on Wednesday night because a water main broke and flooded her kitchen. Or maybe you were going to show up at a buddy’s house for Friendsgiving, but their kids came down with the stomach flu and their place is a no-go.
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Whatever the scenario may be, it’s last minute and you’re hosting the big Thanksgiving event! Don’t panic— these recipes will have you on your way to a quality holiday in a hurry.
Originally published November 2015. Updated November 2016.
15-Minute roasted sweet potatoes
Get your sweet potato fix this Thanksgiving in just 15 minutes thanks to this quick recipe.
On Trent's list of treats she loves to give and receive: a favorite room spray with a cute ribbon, a simple candle with a sweet note, or a single flower in a keepsake bud vase. "This is always cute, because it's meant just for the host," she says of the individual bloom.
I get the stuffing ready the day before. I saute the chopped onions and celery, mix them with the bread cubes, chicken stock, herbs, and seasonings, taste to be sure the seasoning is ok, and then put the stuffing into the greased casseroles. I make the pumpkin and pecan pies the day before as well as the apple pie.
If any night is the most critical, it's the night before, when many Americans will bake pies and prepare reheatable dishes, like casseroles and soups, so that Thursday morning doesn't dissolve into chaos.
It's easy to justify a pre-Thanksgiving pasta dinner when it feels like a salad, and this recipe does just that. Crumble up bits of spicy Italian sausage and roast them with sliced red onion and fennel: the sausage bits get nice and crispy and help season the vegetables as they cook.
Absolutely. Most Thanksgiving stuffing recipes can be made at least partially in advance since: A) They're easily assembled a day or two ahead of Thanksgiving Day; and B) They're often baked using a two-step process (once covered with foil to cook through, then uncovered to achieve a crispy top).
Mirepoix is a recipe base made from diced vegetables that are cooked slowly (usually with some sort of fat, like butter or oil) to sweeten and deepen the flavors of a dish. The mix is cooked over very low heat, as the intention is to intensify the vegetables' flavor — not to caramelize them.
No matter where you fall, getting a head start on what can be prepared before the big day is essential. One question that always crops up: Can you make stuffing ahead of time? The short answer to whether you can making stuffing ahead of time is yes.
Roast chicken or cornish hens - A whole chicken or a few hens can feed a crowd for less cost than a turkey. Roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions for a homey meal. Lasagna - Make an oversized lasagna with a meat sauce or go meatless.
A Thanksgiving meal is not complete until the turkey is on the table. Turkeys are large, so we get it, but they don't have to be intimidating. The one thing you can do to ensure a bird that stays juicy and doesn't dry out in the oven: Brine it! Get the Dry Brine Turkey recipe.
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