Tips For The Holiday Chef!

Tips For The Holiday Chef!

One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is the gift of sharing a feast fit for a King with your family and friends. But preparing a holiday meal can be stressful without careful planning, not to mention expensive. Here are a few tips to help you have a stress-free holiday meal:

• Plan your holiday menu ahead of time.

• Create a list of ingredients needed and shop well in advance.

• Make some dishes a week prior and freeze them for your celebration day. (Ex: Pies)

• Make your casseroles the day before.

• Not everything has to be homemade!

• Free up your oven space by using crock pots, roasters and other cooking methods.

• Set your table early in the morning.

• For an easier clean up, use disposable aluminum pans for your baking.

• Share the expenses! Make your celebration a pot luck and ask your loved ones to bring a dish. (This allows for recipe sharing and family bragging rights!)

Have a stress-free holiday season and take time to relax with your family and friends.

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