Click for Info 

Title:
Recipe(tried): Thanksgiving Dinner Tips
Board:
From:
Judy 12-5-1997
To:
 MSG ID: 21711

I used to go the whole nine yards for Thanksgiving since I like to cook for numerous guests. What I did this year was that instead of "Homemade" Apple walnut stuffing I bought Pepperidge Farm Premade Apple and Raisin Stuffing. I I bought enough to stuff the turkey and to cook as a side dish. Next for the gravy, I never get it right so I use Franco Americangravy. You know-I got a lot of compliments on my "homemade" gravy and the stuffing. It cut prep time significantly and I knew I had good products that people would enjoy. No one needs to know that some of the food was "packaged". Also, this year, I asked my guests to bring their favorite side dish. Everyone enjoyed contributing and knew that they could share in some of their traditions as well. Maybe they would like to share-everyone compliments each others dishes and there is a nice feeling of sharing. You'll be less frazzled too and be able to enjoy your company. As for breads, I had someone bring some french bread which we warmed and served. I also made a pumpkin bread from Pillsbury ( a box). Also, did you think of making a couple of pans of lasagna instead of one of the meats? You can make it ahead and freeze it .

I never thought I would use boxed things but I chanced it and it was great! For both me and the guests.

Good Luck.


Replies:
  HELP!!WHAT CAN I COOK IN ADVANCE OF XMAS DAY????
  Sleep Deprived - 12-4-1997
 
MSG ID: 21703
  1 Recipe(tried): Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, Make Ahead Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Make Ahead Hot Artichoke Crab Dip
    Dona - 12-5-1997
   
MSG ID: 21707
2 Recipe(tried): Thanksgiving Dinner Tips
    Judy - 12-5-1997
   
MSG ID: 21711
  3 Recipe(tried): Make Ahead Turkey Tips
    Allie - 12-5-1997
   
MSG ID: 21713
  4 Recipe(tried): Make Ahead Holiday Dinner Tips and Recipes
    BRENDA J - OREGON - 1-3-1998
   
MSG ID: 211021
  5 Recipe(tried): Turkey Dinner Menu and Preparation Tips
    JoAnn in Idaho - 6-26-1998
   
MSG ID: 211308
  6 Thank You: Thanks
    Susan-Michigan - 12-17-2003
   
MSG ID: 214918
  7 Recipe(tried): Holiday Dinner Make ahead tips
    Lynne/Michigan - 11-6-2005
   
MSG ID: 215458
Search: 
Keywords: 
In Association with Amazon.com

Amazon Shopping:


Girlfriends Forever

Featured in Cookbook Heaven 

Copyright 1995 - 2008  The Kitchen Link,Inc.
All Rights Reserved - www.recipelink.com - Privacy
2008