[header] How to simplify your thanksgiving gathering [title] Choose quicker alternatives to traditional thanksgiving foods. [step] To simplify the work you'll have to do on thanksgiving, consider buying alternatives to time-consuming homemade food. Purchase instant mashed potatoes instead of making them from scratch, or use packaged stuffing to save time.
[header] How to simplify your thanksgiving gathering [title] Choose quicker alternatives to traditional thanksgiving foods. [step] To simplify the work you'll have to do on thanksgiving, consider buying alternatives to time-consuming homemade food. Purchase instant mashed potatoes instead of making them from scratch, or use packaged stuffing to save time.
If you still want to cook, go minimalistic and find recipes that have only a couple ingredients per dish or aren't overly complicated to construct. [substeps] Gingery cranberry relish only uses three ingredients and takes around five minutes to prepare. [title] Swap out leftover baked goods for pre-mixed fare. [step] Many casserole recipes call for pre-mixed fare, which tends to be cheaper than the at-home specialty of soup or toppings. You'll also save time by substituting leftover items-like frozen dinners and pots and pans and tablecloths. Instead of braising thanksgiving items, consider replacing pre-cooked produce at home with your favorite thanksgiving curry, or using canned chicken and rice instead of skillet-based food. [substeps] There are many alternatives to home-made thanksgiving foods, so you'll want to tailor your choices to your lifestyle. If you live in a rural area, think about spending more money so you have the ability to spend one part of your thanksgiving meal on local cuisine.