Make-Ahead Dishes For Thanksgiving

This post features make-ahead recipes for Thanksgiving, including Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta, Creamy Butternut Squash, and Goat Cheese Spread. This has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LeakProofStorage #CollectiveBias

 

Can you believe Thanksgiving is only weeks away? It feels like it was just the summer! As we head closer to Thanksgiving I’m really feeling the pinch this year. The fall has been crazy busy and I know the holidays will bring an added element of rush to things. That’s why, this year, I’m setting my menu early for Thanksgiving Dinner and I’m planning to prepare a few dishes ahead of time. With so much work put into the day, I want to be able to enjoy the time with family and friends, too. 

Here’s what I’m preparing this year, which will be displayed for guests in our dining room!  

Menu 

Roasted Turkey with Sourdough Stuffing

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta

Creamy Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Pistachio

Glazed Carrots

and for dessert – obligatory Pumpkin and Apple Pies

I’m making the Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Squash ahead of time so that I can focus on my turkey and carrots the day of. Easy, right? 

I also pre-prepared a cranberry goat cheese ball crusted with pistachio. This is perfect for spreading on flatbread. It’s nice to be able to quickly have things ready for your guests the day of! 

(Psst! You can grab any of the recipe for the sauteed brussel sprouts below! This super easy dish will be a hit with your guests!) 

With all the pre-prepartion going on, I know that this food will be well-stored and ready to reheat, thanks to Rubbermaid Brilliance — the new standard in food storage!

Not only are these containers beautifully designed , they are 100% guaranteed leak-proof with an airtight seal. That’s huge – because when the contents are my Thanksgiving dinner, I can’t afford leaks. In addition, they are stain and odor resistant with enhanced durability and splatter resistant with microwave vent flaps that allow you to microwave without removing the lid.

The containers are the only resin container made of premium stain and odor resistant (Tritan) on all sides. What I also love is that they stack perfectly – the perfect space-efficient design for exceptional organization in-use.With the durability and aesthetics – these are the best containers!  

After checking out some tabletop and decor inspiration at Target (only my favorite store ever), I found my way to the Kitchen Aisles where I found the Rubbermaid Brilliance in the Canisters and Containers section. 

The Brilliance Collection is easy to build and create your own custom line of the most durable, beautiful food storage containers!

The Collection, which you can find at Target, features the following sizes. 

Brilliance 2 pack .5C Mini: $5.99

Brilliance 1.3C Small: $4.99

Brilliance 3.2C Medium: $7.99 

Brilliance 9.6C Large: $12.99

You can also find the 10-pc set on Target.com. It is not available in stores but really worth a look. 

 

Make sure you check out the Cartwheel Offer to get 10% off the Medium Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Container until 11/12/16. 

Share with me: What do you do to prepare for Thanksgiving? How will you pre-prepare to make more time to gather with friends and family? 

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