Bringing Food to Thanksgiving DinnerMany go to visit friends or family on Thanksgiving Day and like bringing something special to add to the meal. Here are some ideas on what to bring when attending a Thanksgiving celebration at someone's home and some advice for the host on what to ask for.
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- Encourage Family Recipes. When bringing food to a Thanksgiving dinner you can pretty much be assured that all the traditional dishes will be already be spoken for. Try something a little bit original. Make a family recipe that your mother passed down to you. Bring something that reflects your family traditions or your heritage.
- Consider Presentation. If you plan on bringing a casserole it should be in a beautiful and festive casserole dish. Instead of bringing it in a metal bowl, put a salad in a unique ceramic bowl that can sit on the dinner table and add to the overall presentation of the meal.
- Inform Host Ahead of Time. Always tell the host what you're bringing to Thanksgiving ahead of time. Let them know if you need oven space, a mixing bowl or any prep time so that they make you sure you have what you need when you arrive.
- Bring Sauces On The Side. If you're bringing a hot dish that needs a sauce added, that sauce should definitely be brought in a separate container. The same goes for a cold dish that needs dressing added. Bring dressing on the side and toss it right before it goes on the table.
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