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Thanksgiving is right around the bend! And, who isn’t anxious when planning the big meal? We’d like to help take some of the mystery out of entertaining....so you can enjoy yourself more and impress your guests at the same time! We have a staff of experts willing to share their professional knowledge with you. So send your questions to askthechef@greatperformances.com and askthepartypro@greatperformances.com and we will post the answers for you. |
Answers to recent questions:
Q: I'm looking for a low stress, energy and ingredient fall dessert. What would you recommend?
A: Baked apples are a great option. Core any in season apple and fill with a mixture of oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and just a dab or two of butter. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 and we promise the results is just as good as any apple pie!
Q: Every time I stuff my turkey I end up with stuffing everywhere! Is there an easy way to keep stuffing contained inside the bird?
A: Cheese cloth! Available at any specialty food store, cheese cloth is a great way to cook stuffing inside the bird because it won't effect cook times or flavor.
Q: Do you have an easy idea for holiday-inspired hostess gifts? I like to personalize my gifts by making something myself.
A: We love roasting a mix of walnuts, pecans and cashews with rosemary, brown sugar and a dash of cayenne. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until they smell fragrant and delicious. Package in cellaphane bags, chinese take out boxes or minature cookie tins.
For the October edition of Ask the Pros, we collected our top tips and tricks for Fall entertaining. Click here for the full story.