What are the two things you run out for at the last minute when preparing Christmas dinner? Seasonings and utensils. This article addresses the essentials you need to be sure you have on hand when cooking Christmas dinner.
No one wants to have to make a last minute substitution because they forgot something at the store. When you are making a list of the grocery items you need, don’t forget the utensils. Unless you have a large family, most people don’t use every pot, pan and spatula in their kitchen unless it is Christmas.
To save on storage space and money, look for items that are disposable. You don’t need to purchase a new 20-piece cookware set for an additional ham. That is why the list of food and the list of utensils go together. Here are a few examples of what you might need to buy:
· Roasting pans (turkey, ham)
· Side dish pans (square aluminum pans)
· Cake pans
· Serving utensils
· Cake pans (can be non-disposable – you may use them later)
· Trash bags (not a utensil or cookware but a necessary item for cleanup)
· Plastic silverware
· Thermometer (meat, candy)
· Mixing bowls
