Post by outlook on Nov 2, 2024 15:19:31 GMT -5
will have to find out where that expression came from.
before we start talking specifics... how about some general tips/hints. being prepared is of utmost importance. get all your tableware and cookware in advance... like a week or so (at least) ahead of time.
refrigerator space is usually at a premium. many people will be cooking a frozen turkey and a 15 lb bird can take at least 3 days to thaw in fridge. haul out your picnic cooler. the rock solid bird becomes the refrigerant in the cooler. if you live somewhere that will likely be cold, it's totally safe to park it in your garage or on a porch.
oven space is at a premium. that cooler is an insulated thermal box. hot items will remain relatively hot/warm for quite a while in the "cooler".
personally, I don't make dishes that MUST be consumed at a precise time... cuz it's doubtful you'll be able to get everybody around the table(s) at that exact moment.
unless your guests are wildly adventurous eaters, I wouldn't try a "new" version of the typical t-day meal. EX: make the stuffing the way your grandmother always made it.
prep as much as you can a day or so ahead of time. if you're peeling potatoes (for mashed or candied) on t-day... could be a bit of a masochist. prep veggie and stow in container with water.
if someone asks "what can I bring?"... give them something to bring. if they're famous/infamous for a dish, let that be it. if they can't cook their way out of a paper bag, they probably know it already. if you say "bring dessert"... be specific or you may end up with 4 pumpkin pies.
so what tips/hints do you have to share... before we get into specific dishes.
before we start talking specifics... how about some general tips/hints. being prepared is of utmost importance. get all your tableware and cookware in advance... like a week or so (at least) ahead of time.
refrigerator space is usually at a premium. many people will be cooking a frozen turkey and a 15 lb bird can take at least 3 days to thaw in fridge. haul out your picnic cooler. the rock solid bird becomes the refrigerant in the cooler. if you live somewhere that will likely be cold, it's totally safe to park it in your garage or on a porch.
oven space is at a premium. that cooler is an insulated thermal box. hot items will remain relatively hot/warm for quite a while in the "cooler".
personally, I don't make dishes that MUST be consumed at a precise time... cuz it's doubtful you'll be able to get everybody around the table(s) at that exact moment.
unless your guests are wildly adventurous eaters, I wouldn't try a "new" version of the typical t-day meal. EX: make the stuffing the way your grandmother always made it.
prep as much as you can a day or so ahead of time. if you're peeling potatoes (for mashed or candied) on t-day... could be a bit of a masochist. prep veggie and stow in container with water.
if someone asks "what can I bring?"... give them something to bring. if they're famous/infamous for a dish, let that be it. if they can't cook their way out of a paper bag, they probably know it already. if you say "bring dessert"... be specific or you may end up with 4 pumpkin pies.
so what tips/hints do you have to share... before we get into specific dishes.
