Rocking the kitchen choreography is only one part of great hospitality. Having something for everyone can be effortless with recipes like decadent kosher short ribs, vegetarian wild mushroom lasagna and vegan creamed spinach (the secret is silken tofu – no one needs to know). Bonus: all can be made up to two days ahead.
But even when you’re cooking all week, finding the time and space to make your dream menu can be a big problem. For a stress-free holiday, free up your stovetop and save that premium oven space with recipes like slow-cooker mashed potatoes and by using your grill (set to low) to keep dishes warm. You’ve got this.
1. Recipe: Hot and Fast Roast Turkey
2. Recipe: Braised Short Ribs with Horseradish
3. Recipe: Wild Mushroom Lasagna
4. Recipe: Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes
5. Recipe: Vegan Creamed Spinach
6. Recipe: Roast Broccoli with Kalamata Olives
7. Recipe: Spiced Carrots with Carrot Top Gremolata
Marianne Moore is a contributor to Sauce Magazine and Dierbergs culinary creative director.
This article appears in November 2017.