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What did you do to prepare for the big day? I know I have my schedule and my own prep list that I follow.
Let‘s talk short cuts and time saving make ahead dishes. For me it all most always comes back to the kitchen I am cooking in. How much oven space is there vs. how many people I am cooking for.
When I am cooking turkey for a big group (or we are eating early in the day) I will pre-roast the turkey the day before but cook it under temp (140) the carve it up and put it into a baking dish. Once it is sliced and arranged nicely I will add some stock and cover with foil. Then all I have to do is throw it in a hot oven and bring it up to temp (165) the stock keeps it super moist.
Other years i have have made the mashed potatoes up in advance if I have extra oven space that have one less thing that do at the last minute. It really is kind of a dance. Finding the right balance of things that can be done in advance, could cooked in the oven while you work the stovetop. I wonder what your secret to a successful thanksgiving meal is?
TheOldFatGuy
60
Nov 21, 2017
Chef_ScotI do a mashed potato casserole. You make a seasoned mashed potato with a bit of egg in it and covered with green onion and cheese. I make a lot and freeze some for later dinners. I leave some in the fridge for the next day and I just have to throw it in the oven on Thanksgiving day. Here is a link to my recipe:
http://oldfatguy.ca/?p=5325
csgebhart
6
Nov 21, 2017
Chef_ScotHappy thanksgiving everyone!
TheOldFatGuy
60
Nov 21, 2017
csgebhartOur Canadian Thanksgiving was the beginning of October and I had a wonderful day with a great meal and loving family. I hope all of you have an even better Thanksgiving!
215grace
6
Nov 22, 2017
Chef_ScotWe always do the turnips & mashed potatoes ahead of time. With a little love, they revive without letting on that they were done ahead. This year my Wednesday cooking time is taking a major hit so my prep ahead list got chopped
TheOldFatGuy
60
Nov 22, 2017
215graceI never thought of other mashed vegetables but it makes perfect sense. Thanks!
kitINstLOUIS
17
Nov 5, 2018
TheOldFatGuyI've never heard of doing this, but it's a brilliant idea since mashed potatoes have to usually be made on the spot at the last minute. This and the cook ahead turkey idea above are great time savers. Thanks for sharing!
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