jmcquown > wrote:
> On 10/31/2018 12:13 PM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>> For both Thanksgiving and Christms I always print out the following
>>> and put in a ring binder. Having that in front of me allows for
>>> additions, deletions, and miscellaneous other notes. The printouts
>>> include:
>>>
>>> Menu
>>>
>>> List of every recipe, or instructions for making something that
>>> doesn't actually have a recipe.
>>>
>>> List of ingredients for each recipe. Shopping list included.
>>>
>>> Timetable for everything that has to be made, whether it's on a prior
>>> day or time of day that anything has to be cooked.
>>>
>>> I've been doing this for years, and it has saved me from many an
>>> issue when putting everything together. The best part of it is that
>>> I don't havae to think about it. It's all there in front of me.
>>>
>>> I wonder if any of this would work for anyone else?
>>>
>>
>> I went to a dinner party at the neighbors house a few years ago, and I
>> came over a few hours early to help in the kitchen. I was quite surprised
>> to see she had the entire prep written up and had a scripted timeline of
>> when to do which step. I was impressed with her organization. It paid
>> off, too, because the multi-course meal was incredible.
>>
> Sounds like a great meal, Jinx! I can see the benefit of that kind of
> planning and preparation if you're having dinner guests. Cooking for
> two, not so much. Cooking for one, even less.
>
> I roast a cornish game hen for Thanksgiving. I bake a pan of cornbread
> dressing on the side. Usually served with a green vegetable such as
> steamed broccoli. This year I think I'll bake a small split acorn
> squash to go with it. Might as well, the oven will already be on.
>
> No need for extensive planning or timetables here.
>
> Jill
>

Cornish hen sounds good. I did those on the grill once last year with a
vadouvan spice rub. They turned out fantastic. We are planning to be in
Florida this year for Thanksgiving. I might have to think about doing
Cornish hens again, since itll just be 3 of us and we wont have time for
many leftovers.