An Intimate Meal
Some of us may be preparing a Thanksgiving meal on a smaller scale this year and wondering how to adapt our recipes and preparations. I have gathered together a few tips that I found to be helpful. Looking for an all-in-one solution? Martha Stewart has a wonderful looking Rolled Turkey Breast with Sausage-Pecan Stuffing recipe. Here are a few other tips I have gathered:
Turkey: If you are cooking a smaller turkey this year, plan your cook time accordingly. A 6-8 pound turkey will likely roast in 2 hours or under.
Cranberries: If you plan to cook up a cranberry sauce, you might find a 12 ounce bag oversized. Leftovers will keep sealed in the fridge for a couple of weeks, and would be delightful in a cookie or other pastry.
Dressing: No changes needed here! There is simply no such thing as too much dressing!
Something New: A scaled down meal might provide just the right opportunity to test out a new side dish without the pressure of tradition.
Take a Break: Or maybe this is the year to let a local restaurant happily do all the work. Set your own table, choose some music, and your work is done!
And here is one tradition you can still look forward to: the 94th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 26, on NBC.
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