Make-Ahead Strategies


1 Week Ahead

• make autumn fruit compote
• make apple spice cake for parfaits
• make caramel sauce for parfaits

2 Days Ahead

• make butternut squash soup
• prep chickpea squares
• make fig tart
• make spiced cider

1 Day Ahead

• wash escarole and make vinaigrette
• blanch carrots
• make oyster stuffing
• trim and blanch brussels sprouts
• assemble polenta
• make chickpea fries
• stuff and truss fresh capons
• sauté apples for parfaits

Early Thanksgiving Day

• fry prepared chickpea squares
• cook carrots
• bake potato gratin
• assemble apple parfaits

3 Hours Ahead

• season and roast capons
• make gravy
• bake omelet soufflé
• cook brussels sprouts with bacon

Just Before Serving

• assemble salad
• heat butternut squash soup
• heat oyster stuffing
• crisp chickpea fries
• heat brussels sprouts
• heat carrots
• bake polenta and heat mushrooms

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