Category: Thanksgiving prep

Crostini with fig jam and brie.
Unleash Your Inner Chef: Thanksgiving Prep with The Farm Girl Cooks!

The Farm Girl provides efficient planning and preparation tips to save time and stress on the big day. Learn how to plan your menu, schedule your cooking, and pre-prepare some of your delicious dishes. With The Farm Girl Cooks guide, you’re not just cooking a meal, you’re creating memories.

Thanksgiving Prep, Part 3 🎥

Thanksgiving Prep, Part 3 🎥

Thanksgiving dinner frightens many, especially first-timers or new cooks who lack the confidence to pull off a feast. Tonight's cooking live was designed to show you how to make tasty, seasonal dishes in a fraction of the time. No, it wasn't a full feast in under an hour. But, if you WANT to buy a prepared turkey or dessert, no one would fault you. In this season of Thanksgiving, please be kind to yourself. Stuffing has always been my favorite part of Thanksgiving. I wanted to make a gluten-free alternative that did not use bread. I tried Kasha, with all...Read More
Thanksgiving Prep, Part 2 🎥

Thanksgiving Prep, Part 2 🎥

There are so many things you can do in advance of a major holiday meal to allow yourself an easier hosting job. Whether you’re hosting 4 or 20, getting a jumpstart on the basics will make your Thanksgiving a breeze - and you might even be able to visit with your guests rather than sweat in the kitchen. Cranberry sauce is a turkey dinner staple, and the canned variety is good, but homemade is so simple. The best part of it? You can customize the flavors! Cranberry Sauce1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries1 1/4 cup brown sugar1 cup orange juice...Read More
Thanksgiving Prep, Part 1 🎥

Thanksgiving Prep, Part 1 🎥

Tonight, I started giving you lots of ideas on how to make your Thanksgiving a little easier. There are plenty of tasks you can do ahead of time. If you have a plan and pace yourself, you may be surprised how easy it is to put on a holiday feast! I went with a simple smashed potato dish because I hate lumpy potatoes, and "smashed' is a little more forgiving. The additon of a pile of buttery leeks make them so special. Sour Cream and Leek Smashed Potatoes(serves 6)2 lbs red potatoes, washed well and cut into chunks1/2 lb leeks,...Read More