LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2019

THE BASICS

Feast For The Eyes For a super easy and

Thanksgiving made easy There’s no need to

last minute DIY centrepiece, start with a wicker horn of plenty and simply insert a store‑bought bouquet of fresh flowers. After dinner, transfer flowers into a vase to enjoy for days.

leave everything to the last minute. In fact, there’s plenty you can do ahead of the long weekend. Here are game-changing tactics for hosting Thanksgiving with

ease. (You can thank us later.)

By Brenda Morrison photography by james tse

1 MAKE A PLAN

Make a List: Once you’ve decided what to serve, create a master grocery list, along with a shopping list of anything you need for meal prep, serving food and setting the table. Work out a timeline or schedule for preparing each recipe, ensuring everything is cooked and ready to serve at the same time.

Plan the Menu: Don’t go over- board with appetizers, and plan for an easy starter—neither should re- quire the oven. Besides the oblig- atory roast turkey with stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce, plan at least two veggie dishes and one starch. Include a family favourite along with at least one new recipe. And don’t forget dessert!

Invite Guests: Even if you invite someone over the phone, it’s best to confirm details in a quick email, especially to avoid any confusion as to whether your Thanksgiving dinner will be on the Sunday or Monday. Be sure to include what time you’d like them to show up.

Looking for recipe ideas? Check out our online archive of recipes from past issues of Food & Drink . Visit foodanddrink.ca.

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