Mark Bittman Does Not Want To Stress You Out.

18 Nov

Today in the Times, Bittman brings us another incredible list of 101 short recipes. This time, the focus is on Thanksgiving sides, salads, deserts, and everything in between, with an eye towards not having you scramble around the kitchen like a crazy person on the big day. It’s huge, and you should take a look at it right now.

UPDATE: I’m poking around the Times’ Thanksgiving page (great resource, btw) and I’ve come across this oldie-but-goodie from Bittman circa 1997. In which our hero attempts the entire feast in true Minimalist fashion, over just three hours the day of. I bet 1997 Bittman wishes he had 2009 Bittman’s list of 101 head starts. And while we’re on the subject, check out Serious Eats’ Thanksgiving page, which has recipes, pointers, techniques, and even whole menus.

101 Head Starts on the Day [nytimes]
Give Thanks: In Three Hours, From Scratch [nytimes]
Serious Eats: Thanksgiving [serious eats]

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