In today's post, you will find a variety of different recipes pieced together to help ease your Thanksgiving dinner prep anxieties! Because it's that time again, believe it or not!
We can't do anything about the time marching on except meet it head on by getting prepared and organized. I’ve included some quick and tasty ideas, but you may find more great recipes in desserts, appetizers, drinks, salads, etc… here on my blog.
I am a planner. Who can relate? I like to plan ahead the recipes I'll be making for an upcoming holiday and do my grocery shopping plenty of time in advance. I don't like zigzagging through endless crowds and standing in mile-long checkout lines. Most ingredients can be purchased way ahead, except for fresh produce, so why not minimize the chaos?
One thing that greatly slashes prep time and stress is
... doing as much of your baking ahead of time as possible and then freezing it. Holiday favorites, such as cream horns and éclairs, for example, can easily be made in advance and freeze well.
Chop your salads the night before and preserve with plastic food wrap and a paper towel. Potato can be peeled, washed and stored in a cold place the night before. Most of the recipes on this list can be prepared ahead of time to greatly decrease the work on the day of the big meal, and allow you to spend the saved time with your loved ones.
It will be worth your while, I promise! So I hope these tips help you enjoy your holiday cooking and baking with less stress as it can make or break good times.
1. LEMON PEPPER THANKSGIVING TURKEY RECIPE
2. CREAMY MASHED POTATOES PUREE
5. CHEESY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
7. CARROT AND CHEESE CANAPÉS APPETIZERS
11. APPLE KVASS – КВАС “ЯБЛОЧНЫЙ”
12. EASY CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD
13. HEARTS OF ROMAINE SALAD RECIPE
14. PURPLE CABBAGE TOMATO SALAD
15. BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GRAPES AND ALMOND SLIVERS RECIPE
16. HEALTHIER HOMEMADE CARROT CAKE
If you make any of these recipes please share pictures with me on Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest. Tag with #valyastasteofhome. I’d love to see your creations! 🙂
Eva says
The mashed potatoes look soo amazing! I will be making those for sure along with the turkey! Thx for the amazing recipes 🙂
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
We love mashed potato prepared this way. So creamy and tasty. Enjoy!
Amy says
Oh my! Everything looks so good! A lot of these recipes become our favorite. I will be making a lot of these recipes for Thanksgiving. Thank you for the great tips too!
valya'stasteofhome.com says
That's awesome Amy! I will be making a lot of these recipes for Thanksgiving as well. You are very welcome and thank you for stopping by 🙂