Simple Meal Solutions with Joan
Note from Joan
Simplifying the Season
I am always looking for ways to simplify holiday entertaining and still make my friends and family feel special. Here are some easy ideas to help streamline your holiday entertaining so you will have more time to spend with those you love.
Stress-free holiday entertaining tips:
• Plan ahead: Shop early, so there's more time to enjoy with your family and friends. If you do delay, avoid crowds by shopping on-line.
• Keep it simple: No need for a dozen different holiday recipes. Stick to a few tried and true recipes. Guests are sure to appreciate the tradition.
• No stress preparation: Jennie-O Turkey Store® Oven Ready™ turkey goes directly from the freezer to the oven. No mess and less stress!
Impromptu Appetizers:
• Hormel® Party Trays make entertaining fast and easy.
• Layer refried beans, sour cream, Wholly Guacamole® dip, CHI-CHI'S® salsa, shredded Cheddar cheese and sliced green onions on a festive plate. Serve with CHI-CHI'S® chips.
• Toss together Hormel® pepperoni minis, popcorn and cheese flavored snack mix for an instant no-cook option.
• Visit HormelRecipes.com for additional ideas that can be made in a jiffy with dazzling results.
It's the time of year when I get a lot of questions about baking a ham or roasting a turkey. Take a look at our visual how-to videos that will take the mystery out of preparing for the big meal.
The Big Meal:
• How to Roast a Turkey
• How to Cook a Boneless Ham
Enjoy!
Taste of Simplicity
Looking for something elegant and easy that will please everyone? Try these savory Mediterranean-inspired Mini Grilled Sandwiches.
The Shopping List
Peloponnese® authentic Mediterranean spreads let you bring the taste of the region into your own kitchen. They pair perfectly with pita chips for a time-saving appetizer to please your guests! Check out Peloponnese® Mediterranean Foods on Facebook where you can become out fan and enjoy, fun recipe ideas, giveaways, coupons and entertaining tips!
Questions Here?
Do you have any shortcuts for making the holiday meal side dishes for large crowds?
Try one of the 14 varieties of our Hormel™ Country Crock® side dishes. If you need to feed a crowd, put the side dish in a slow cooker on the low heat setting an hour or two ahead of time. They'll stay piping hot until serving.
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