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November 18, 2011 | Issue 1.18
Thanksgiving greetings! Preparing a holiday meal can seem like a daunting task, but if you take the time to plan ahead, you can save yourself a ton of stress. Start by deciding on a menu. Choosing fresh, simple dishes that can be fully or partially prepared ahead of time is key, and these are some of my favorites. From turkey that cooks in under two hours (and won't take up your whole oven) to three-ingredient veggie sides and decadent make-ahead desserts, these easy recipes will make preparing your feast a breeze. You can find links to my Easy Thanksgiving Recipes below. For more tips on how to stay organized (and sane) on the big day, be sure to check out my Tips for an Easy Thanksgiving. Cheers! The Kitchenista www.thekitchenista.com P.S. Need a bit more Turkey Day guidance? Just holler! |
| Easy Thanksgiving Recipes |
 | The Simplest Roast Turkey
A whole roast turkey makes a beautiful presentation, but if you buy turkey parts instead (breasts, thighs, legs, etc.) they'll cook much faster - and won't take up the whole oven.
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Herbed Rye Bread Stuffing
Rye bread gives this basic stuffing an earthy flavor and makes it incredibly fragrant, but you can substitute any bread you like. Cutting the bread into chunky pieces gives the stuffing a great texture.
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Basic Gravy
Here's the easiest way I know how to make gravy. You can make it before you even cook your turkey, and just warm it up when you're ready to serve, making for a stress-free holiday.
Easy Cranberry Sauce with Orange
This is a super-simple way to make cranberry sauce. Just stir the three (or four) ingredients together, simmer, and cool. That's it! A perfect accompaniment for your Thanksgiving turkey.
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Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasting Brussels sprouts whole makes them extremely crunchy on the outside and meltingly tender inside. And, since you don't have to do any chopping, they extremely quick to prepare.
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Crunchy Roasted Cauliflower
So tender, so crunchy, so simple to make - we're hooked! Roasted cauliflower is as addictive as popcorn and, oddly enough, looks and even tastes a bit like it.
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Sweet Potato-Pear Bake
Sweet, caramelized goodness. A perfect holiday side dish.
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Maple Pudding Cake
This warm, gooey, creamy, caramelized maple goodness is absolutely irresistible - and super-easy to make. I like to serve it with unsweetened whipped cream, which balances the intense maple flavor.
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Cinnamon Apple Crumble
A crumble (aka cobbler or crisp) is one of the simplest desserts you can make. Just toss sliced apples with cinnamon and sugar, top with the easy-to make-crumb topping, and bake!
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Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
A fall favorite! The homemade graham cracker crust is super easy to make, even if you've never made a pie before! Be sure to let the pie cool completely before you eat it - it tastes best once it's had time to set.
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