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We are a few days away from many peoples’ favorite holiday - Thanksgiving. We celebrate with our families and gather around tables across our community - we are thankful for our bountiful harvest and blessings. It is a wonderful day and meal. But …yes there may be some stress for cooks out there on this final countdown. I am lucky to work with many talented cooks that have shared some ideas with me - I have added a few of my own to allow you more time relaxing with family and friends.
First of all, a few things can still be purchased:
- Appetizer - order a Cheese & Charcuterie Board from Marché.
- Dessert – order a delicious locally baked Pumpkin Pies from Marché. Call (630) 790-8890 no later than Saturday, November 17th.
- At Marcel’s we are stocked with brining mix and bags for your turkey and we are always available for your last minute kitchen and meal prep needs.
The few days leading up to Thanksgiving can be used to chop ingredients - yup this could take hours so go ahead and start early. My co-worker Sharon chops the onions, celery and carrots and places them in labeled zip lock bags for time saving minutes on the big day. Let your slow cooker do some extra work for you. Use it to keep extra side dishes or an extra turkey breast warm.
The day before, make many of your side dishes. Bake your potatoes the day ahead and use the Powder Horn Potato recipe below. It is one of our family’s favorites. Did I mention that at our house it is all about the sides?! Set the table early. My sister-in-law is so organized that she sets out her serving dishes/utensils and labels each one with a sticky note for use on the big day. This way you know what will go where and whether or not you need to make a last minute trip to Marcel’s for that one servingware piece still needed. One year we took old family photos/school pictures and made them into place card settings. Make it FUN because now you are ready and will have time for the details. All of us here at Marcel’s are very thankful for our loyal customers and we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Powder Horn Potatoes
- 10 medium potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops or chives
- 2 cups sour cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Bake Potatoes in their skins at 400* for 40 minutes or until slightly firm. Cool overnight.
- Thanksgiving morning peel and grate potatoes mix together butter, cheese, onion, sour cream, salt and pepper and stir into potatoes. Pour mixture into lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 mins or until lightly browned.
- From: Creme de Colorado Cookbook