Since the holidays are fast approaching, you are probably thinking of organizing a Christmas Dinner for the family together with some relatives and close friends. Perhaps you are thinking of acquiring services from any party rentals just to get the entire job done and take some work off your shoulders. But then, since Christmas is all about giving, and love, you would rather do everything on your own, especially the Christmas dinner menu. But going through all the preparation can be really stressful and everything has to be done within a few weeks’ time period. In order to get through everything in a hassle-free way, here are some rules that you can consider in saving you from so much pressure. YOUR PLANNING CHECKLIST – Always Plan Ahead Of Time. Before you execute anything take the time to think about everything that you need and what you want. Think about the following: o Dish or main course. o Cooking time o The number of hobs available o Cooking and oven space. Remember, you cannot serve your mother’s roasted chicken if you have a very small oven. Prioritize only what your kitchen can accommodate. – You Do Not Need A Big Turkey. Number 1 rule here is that your turkey should not weight more than 12lb. Because the bigger the turkey gets will be difficult to cook and is not worth eating even it’s already cooked. If you have no time to scout for the right turkey, chickens will do or other meat products. – Go All Crazy With The Gravy. If you are serving poultry dishes, prepare the gravy in advance and just leave it in the freezer. There is nothing wrong in preparing sauces in advance for as long as you leave it frozen, since it’s easy to reheat it. – Set Your Time Frame. When you have finalized your (more…)