Thanksgiving is always a little chaotic, isn’t it? In the blink of an eye, the oven’s full, every burner on your stovetop is occupied, and somehow you still have four side dishes to finish. Enter: the microwave. Picking a few select sides to prep in Anyday dishes for the big dinner will save you a lot of stress—because who needs more of that on a holiday?
Here are some time and space-saving recipes to help make your day easier:
- Skip the stovetop boil and microwave your mashed potatoes! Just before dinner, mash the potatoes directly in the dish (one less pot to clean!), cover with the lid, and the Anyday will keep the potatoes warm until you’re ready to sit down to eat.
- Free up oven space by whipping up a perfectly smooth pumpkin pie in the microwave. Cover the finished product with the silicone-lined lid and pop it in the fridge to chill.
- Prep onions, carrots, and celery ahead of time and freeze in Anytime Trays. Pop out this perfectly portioned mirepoix when you’re ready to make stuffing or gravy, saving you from morning-of chopping duties!
- Ever make scalloped potatoes only to discover the potatoes are still crunchy in the middle? Our 8-minute microwave version eliminates all of that frustration—just finish them off in a 500°F oven for that bubbly, golden top.
- Here’s a smart gravy hack: Microwaving it keeps things smooth and simple without the stovetop stirring. Reheat right in the same dish if it cools down on the table.
- Having a smaller dinner? Cook a turkey breast in the microwave in 25 minutes for juicy, sliceable turkey that tastes like it roasted for hours.
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