The easiest #Thanksgiving #feast is one you don’t have to #cook. But let’s face it: You won’t get the same satisfaction or quality out of a catered meal unless you spend a lot of money. To take the stress and expense out of preparing the #holiday feast, limit the number dishes you plan to serve and create a timeline of what you can make ahead and what need to cook that day, says RecipeTinEats. For example, dressing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie will be taste just fine — maybe better — if you make them ahead of time and reheat or plate them just before serving. #NoFailFallCooking
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Fall Appetizers That Outshine the Mains
The #Thanksgiving feast has grown to encompass so many signature dishes that it takes hours or days to stage and rarely starts on time. More problematic, some guests will hold off on food until they arrive at the festivities, risking “hangry” attitudes. Appetizers and snacks can fill those voids during the holidays, and many are so tasty that you can skip the mains altogether. Try cooking up seasonal starters such as a pumpkin hummus, baked brie or sweet potato rounds, The Every Girl suggests, for your next dish to pass or serve at a holiday feast, decorating night, gift-wrapping party or casual get-together. #NoFailFallCooking
Get Creative With Leftover Turkey
A memorable #Thanksgiving should offer not only the #holiday feast, but leftovers, too! One easy and satisfying meal you can make with the extra turkey is a classic pot pie. If you have the time and energy, make a pie crust from only five basic ingredients (flour, butter, sugar, water and salt), or use a ready-made one from the refrigerator case (no judgement here). Shred the turkey and add your favorite vegetables — onions, carrots, peas, green beans, mushrooms, celery and corn are fair game. Add a splash of heavy cream and spices, and the filling is ready! Put the top crust on and pop it in the oven. #NoFailFallCooking
Soup Is Good Food for Fall
“Soup is good food,” the ads used to say. And really, is anything more satisfying in the #fall and #winter than a big pot of hot soup on the stovetop? The regular rotation at The Organizing Blog’s kitchen includes split pea, black bean, chili, white-bean chicken chili, curried butternut squash, tomato bisque, shrimp and corn chowder, lentil sausage and gumbo, but there are dozens of recipes that can satisfy a crowd with seasonal ingredients. Long story short: If it’s edible, you can make soup out of it, so brainstorm the ingredients you like and go to the search engine for ideas! #NoFailFallCooking
Shop for Cookout Tools at the Thrift
Missing some essential #grilling tools for your upcoming #Memorial Day #cookout? Look no further than the local #thrift and #secondhand shops supplied by generous #donations to ClothingDonations.org. Thrifts are a great source for the dishes, bakeware, tools and small appliances that make #cooking a breeze — and a great source of festive holiday decorations, too. You never know what you’ll find at the thrift, and the proceeds from your purchases go toward essential #veterans programs. What better way to observe Memoiral Day? #MemorialDayHacks