Well, today is November 3rd and I’ve decided it’s officially time to start my holiday planning. We’re in a new house this year so that will mean lots of new Christmas decorating fun. But first things first–I need to plan for Thanksgiving. We’re hosting two Thanksgiving dinners at our house this year on two different days. So, I’ve been putting my thinking cap on today for planning menus and collecting recipes so I can get ahead of the game.
One of my favorite websites is All Recipes.com. The number of recipes available is nearly endless. A great feature is the review section for every recipe. It’s always helpful to get suggestions for tweaking a recipe to add a personal touch or extra flavor. I always try to read the reviews because I love to tweak recipes. My favorite feature that really helps me prepare for large groups is the recipe calculator. It will scale a recipe’s ingredients for the exact number of servings you need.
One of the more simple things that has really helped me with my planning in the past is to write out my menu and identify how each item will be prepared. This really helps when you discover what dishes can be prepared ahead of time. It has also taught me to use my crock pot whenever possible. This year I plan on making my mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and my dressing in a crock pot.
I’m sure my thoughts will be side tracked with lots of holiday plans in the days to come. So check back for more tips and recipes for the upcoming holiday season.
I remember the time several years ago when I asked each member of the family, “What is your favorite dish at Thanksgiving?” After I did this, I had my menu for that year! While I can’t remember what everyone voted for, it was this year when Mary Lou punch became a family favorite from that point on. Click on “A Scrumptuous Punch” to find this delicious recipe.
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