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>I had a large bunch at my house for Thanksgiving. I was like you, and
> wanting to avoid the last minute jitters, where everything has to be
> hot at the same time.
>
> The secret is crockpots, and crockpot liners.
>
[...]>
> It was so nice to not worry about the potatoes which had been prepared
> and completed about an hour before hand, and kept warm in those
> crockpots.
>
> I think it is also very important to take the stress out of the day, by
> chopping, dicing, and prepping as much as possible the day before.
>
> I usually chop or dice any bell peppers, onions, celery, etc. the
> previous day, while I'm baking pies, etc.
>


Thanks, Myrl. You see what I was getting at! Since I am crockless
(so to speak) at the moment, and am cooking for so few, I am
going to make the mashed potatoes at the last minute. But next year
I will have the crockpot! This year I am making everything else ahead
of time except the rolls. And I do mean platters of sliced ham and
turkey that have been wrapped in foil and reheated! Candied yams
and stuffing made in corning ware and reheated slowly, too! As long
as the gravy is good and piping hot, and the collards are steaming,
and the butter is melting on the biscuits everyone will be happy!!

Merry Christmas!!

Happy Yule!

Joyous Scrooge Day!

Whatever's your pleasure ....



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