Never underestimate the power of a slow cooker! Slow stoves are ideal for cooking vegetables, meat and other side dishes. Not only does it free up valuable space in the oven, but it also keeps the food warm while it is being cooked.
4. Make Leftover Trays
Every year I try to give everyone leftovers, but I always end up running out of containers to send people home. What’s the solution? Use a disposable muffin tray instead! According to Jennifer Melnick Carota, using a muffin tray simplifies portioning and transportation of food. Guests can throw the tray in the oven to reheat it later, or put the food on a microwave plate for eating – great!
5. Designate Cookers And Cleaners
A good tip for Christmas dinner is to designate one or two assistants to help you prepare and cook the meal. When everyone has eaten, those who did not help cook can clean up the food. The cleaners can form an assembly line to load the dishwasher, hand wash the dishes, dry them and put them away.
Hopefully, now that you know these simple tricks, you’ll be better equipped to cook for a crowd so you can concentrate more on what really matters: spending time with family and friends. Happy holidays!
