Thanksgiving Tip: Mise En Place
The French culinary phrase which means “everything in its place” refers to the setup required before cooking. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
Set the Menu: Think about balance. If your Thanksgiving dinner includes a fattier, heavier main course, like a roast, the sides should be lighter and brighter; if you have a lean meat or fish, focus on heavier garnishes.
Prep List: Making a prep list with everything laid out in front of you with estimated cooking times next to each item. This guides the cooking timeline. Start with items that will take the longest first – i.e. turkey, stock, etc. – and while they are all cooking, fill in the time with quicker prep items.
Make Ahead: Cook whatever you can in advance. Making a stuffing? Dice up the celery and vegetables the day before, and store them in containers in the refrigerator. Measure & place spices/breadcrumbs in small containers to stay organized.
Essential Tools: Traditional tools include roasting pans, casserole dishes, pie plates, saucier pans & stockpots: thermometer, grater, strainer, peeler, blender & great knives.
Thanksgiving dinner is creating a meal that brings family & friends together. Plan ahead & enjoy!
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