Save Timeand Enjoy Great Flavors
Make-ahead is kind of a loose term. Lots of things can be made ahead of time and then heated up. Many things can be prepped ahead and ready to toss the ingredients together at the last minute. Feel free to use a little latitude with term make-ahead.~ Cranberry relishThis can definitely be made ahead of time by at least a week in most cases. All cranberry relish is not created equally and it is very sad to see it dumped out of a can. So here are some excellent recipes for cranberry relish.
Baked cranberry relish
Cran-Raspberry relish
Traditional cranberry relish
~Sweet Potato and Red Onion TartThis is fantastic because it beautiful and can be served at room temperature. It is a different way to present sweet potatoes. It does not have to replace the traditional sweet potatoes, but it is a great addition to the meal. It can be made up to three days ahead.~ Deviled eggsThese are delicious and expected by many people. However, there is an smell that comes with boiling and shelling eggs. So it is best to make them ahead of time. There are a couple of things to remember, very fresh eggs are hard to peel. So buy the eggs at least a week in advance.Deviled eggs will keep in the fridge for 12 hours, but they are not fun to transport. So a great idea is to shell the eggs the day before, cut them and put them in an airtight container. Mix up the yolk and place the mixture in the pastry bag and keep refrigerated. Thanksgiving you can simple pipe in the mix.~ Jello saladsThere should be something for everyone at the the table and Jello jigglers are a favorite for kids. These can certainly be made ahead of time. ThisLime Jello recipeis a little sweet, but very refreshing and great choice for the holidays.~ Mashed potatoesThe potatoes have to be done right, but it can happen. Grandma Willes always said that the potatoes should be peeled and cut the day before they are cooked. According to her it helps to release some of starches. Rinse the potatoes the next day and then follow this greatmake ahead choice.Make ahead is a good idea, but some items still need to be heated and oven space is often at a premium. There are some caterers who are willing to rent out roasters and this can be a great help on Thanksgiving. Remember it is about being together, don’t let it become so stressful that it is no longer enjoyable.
