For you, Christmas day might be all about
relaxing, opening presents, and enjoying family but, for the cook it can be a
hectic race to fill peoples bellies and make sure eveything is on the table.
For all you cooks out there, making Chrsitmas dinner doesn’t have to be
stressful.
For starters, you can always make a meal
ahead of time. If you’re going to make casseroles you can easily make them a
week ahead of time and stick them in the freezer. Then on Christmas all you
have to do is stick it in the oven and you’re ready to go. That’s what my mom
is doing to prepare for Christmas this year. Since she’s vegan she’s making two
meals; a chicken dish and a spinach and tofu lasagne (she just stuck in the
freezer), which sounds gross but you can’t even tell there’s tofu in it!
Along with preparing the meals ahead of
time, know where all of your ingredients are. It would be horrible if on
Christmas day you’re making you’re famous apple pie and you can’t find the
cinnamon. Just makes sure you know where your stuff is and you know for a fact
that you have it.
Another thing that I can’t stress enough is
KEEP THE KITCHEN CLEAN! Being the clean freak that I am, I know that it’s hard
for me to focus when I’m surrounded by
clutter. You don’t have to be a clean freak to feel that way. The kitchen
clutter will add to your stress on Christmas day so, keep it away.
Last but not least, get people to help!
Cooking for a Christmas crowd is not a one-man job. You need some helpers in
the kitchen with you. Isn’t that what Christmas is all about? Giving to others.
If not presents, than a helping hand.
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