"I started getting into cooking about a decade ago, and since then have felt uncomfortable rolling up to a party empty-handed. Instead, I go on the caloric offensive. Thanksgiving means bringing a double batch of Millie Peartree's Southern Macaroni and Cheese, courtesy of The New York Times. It's food coma-inducing (I'm using three pounds of cheese here, folks), but it is a once-a-year sorta thing."
"I might finally take on a Bûche De Noël if I feel ambitious, and will use Sally McKenney's recipe if I do. I'm for sure making Lan Lam's Cranberry Curd Tart with Almond Crust from America's Test Kitchen and Emergency Chocolate Cake from Milk Street - this is somewhat ironic given the history of those two sites. Both recipes are locked behind paywalls, but there are full video tutorials if you'd like to take them on."
Thanksgiving prompts varied responses and commonly creates challenges in preparing the traditional meal and managing family stresses. Strategies include bringing indulgent, crowd-pleasing dishes such as Southern macaroni and cheese and rotating special desserts. Several dessert recipes mentioned are behind paywalls but include full video tutorials. Picking up premade items or using boxed mixes is an acceptable shortcut for those who dislike baking. A practical recommendation is to use an old-fashioned mixer to avoid manual fatigue from hand-mixing during holiday cooking and baking. Extra food and familiar favorites help maintain conviviality at gatherings.
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