Do-Ahead Thanksgiving Dinner Party Ideas And Tips!

Possibly it’s just me, but Thanksgiving Day preparations had me worn out when we sat down to dinner. It was a day long affair, beginning with prepping the turkey at first light and ending with a frenzy of last minute hustle and bustle.

Tasting every dish for just the exact amount of seasoning, it seemed like I had been sampling and tasting the whole time. At long last, after too many years of this mayhem, I happened upon a do-ahead recipe book, which put a whole load of thanksgiving dinner planning ideas in my head! Nowadays, the most stressful thing I have to do on Thanksgiving Day is popping the turkey in the oven and making some coffee after dinner. Here are some tips for easy and scrumptious Thanksgiving cooking ideas.

As an alternative to shifting mountains and all the stuff in your frig to make room for that massive turkey, try this idea from a experienced Marine cook. Pick up your frozen bird at the store the day before Thanksgiving. (Make sure to order in plenty of time!) Fill a big ice box with plenty ice-cold water to submerge the bird. Close the lid and right before you go to bed, turn the turkey over. The bird should be ready for cooking when you get up. This system has been used for years and is very doable.

I always wondered why your turkey didn’t cook according to the time allotted on the wrapping directions. It’s because of having to constantly open the oven to baste the bird. This thanksgiving meal idea is a gem. Melt some butter and add some seasonings. Slide your hand between the breast and leg skin, lightly pulling the skin away from the meat. Place the bird on end and tip the butter in between the skin and meat, using your (washed!) fingers to smear the butter. Put the turkey breast facing up on the oven rack, wrap with thin-foil and place the bird in the oven. The bird should baste itself. Foolproof.

Nearly all traditional Thanksgiving pastries, such as mincemeat and pumpkin pies, are ideal do-aheads. Just freeze, remove and defrost the day before and bake the night before Thanks Giving. The same applies for rolls and biscuits.

As your pies are baking, prepare any vegetables you will be using with your filling. Garnish and bag up in the frig until morning. Clean and cook potatoes, then put them in a bag for mashing tomorrow. Sauces? Can be put cooking while you’re chopping.

Great Thanksgiving dinner party ideas share something in common – less work and more thanks giving on Thanksgiving Day! Do-ahead starters are frequently the most involved and delicious. Browse for ideas on the Internet that work with your dishes and liking. Shop for these items a couple of weeks ahead of time and spend a day off get ready these appetizers. Freeze them and leave until the day its self. As you prep the turkey, cook your appetizers.

These Thanksgiving feast ideas leaves plenty of time for meet & greet and chatting, with a tasty feast everyone will love!