Garten plans to take her own advice this year, and is opting to make reservations instead of cooking the big meal herself.
says it's perfectly acceptable to skip the cooking and buy ready-made snacks and desserts from the store instead.
The Barefoot Contessa stopped by Studio 1A on Tuesday to share her tips for stress-free Thanksgiving prep, offering some brilliant suggestions for dressing up store-bought foods. This year, she said, it's all about keeping things simple. “At the end of the day, you want everybody to have something absolutely delicious to eat and it doesn’t mean that you have to spend the entire day in the kitchen making it,” she told TODAY's Savannah Guthrie during the segment.Savannah couldn't have agreed more with Garten's refreshing perspective.
"I love your whole philosophy of Thanksgiving because a lot of times if you're the chef, you're stuck in the kitchen the whole time and not having fun at your own party," she said.Instead of stressing out in the kitchen, Garten recommends taking it easy this year and shared fuss-free tips for store-bought appetizers, wine and desserts that will help you spend less time in the kitchen.
And guess what? Don't have the time or desire to whip up a bunch of appetizers? Give yourself a break and buy them ready-made instead.Put appetizers in nice bowls and on little plates to add visual appeal.Lay all your bowls and plates on a charcuterie board for great presentation.
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