Welcome to Stuffing Right, Your Complete Guide to Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner.
Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless pickling techniques, divisive side dishes, and contentious relatives. It’s no surprise that hosting can be stressful. If you don’t have the “Right Stuffing” , that is. This series is all about the Thanksgiving meal, and will help you create dishes that will show up on your table year after year, even if it doesn’t help you cope with the in-laws.
Happy week before Thanksgiving and welcome to Lifehacker’s new series , The Right Stuffing . While the days leading up to this giant festival of food and family can be full of stress and high expectations, it doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, I think you might even enjoy it. Whether you’re spending your first Thanksgiving in a tiny apartment kitchen or you think you’ll want to shake up the classics this year, here’s a guide to help you get everything ready for the table.
This Stuffing Right series has everything from vegan side dishes to basic turkey carving skills , and it has the tools you need to plan, cook, and enjoy an incredible meal with the ones you love (or at least tolerate for day). Here you’ll find basic recipes like lump-free gravy or easy cranberry sauce that can be customized with booze or aromatics. There are recommendations for key ingredients to help you make classic dishes vegan when new needs come to the table. For those who aren’t looking for recipes but can’t seem to get the timing right, there’s a detailed plan of what you’ll need to buy in the days leading up to Thanksgiving and even a template to help you time the entire day. Cooking.
Yes, this collection of Thanksgiving tips and tricks includes healthy recipes, but it may also clear up any remaining Turkey Day questions you may have: Is there a really easy way to roast a turkey? Should I deep fry a bird? How do I even make a pie? There is no shame in wondering, just not knowing how to do it.
Whether it’s a feast for 20 people or an intimate Thanksgiving for just the whole family, everyone can enjoy a tasty, delicious meal. This series, which will be published today, will take you from turkey, adding some sides, and ending with dessert. By the time you finish reading, you’ll be ready to greet everyone at the table.