On 10/31/2018 1:26 PM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
> 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.
>
Cornish hens are definitely good on the grill. I always split them
first. Rubbed with spices is good. Also needs a little brushing with
herbed butter or oil, to crisp the skin. It's been many years since I
did that. But it was delicious!

For a small gathering like yours I'd definitely consider cornish game
hens.

Jill