{"id":242059,"date":"2021-11-22T20:52:53","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T20:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&p=242059"},"modified":"2021-11-29T21:09:11","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T21:09:11","slug":"tips-and-tricks-for-elevating-your-delivered-holiday-meal","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242059\/tips-and-tricks-for-elevating-your-delivered-holiday-meal\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and Tricks for Elevating Your Delivered Holiday Meal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Honestly, the past two years have been hard on us all. We\u2019re still processing 2020 and 2022 is around the corner – how is that a thing?! If you decided to order in this holiday season instead of cooking up a major feast, we don\u2019t blame you. There\u2019s no shame in getting a helping hand. However; if you want a little taste of home sprinkled in, here are some ways to elevate your delivered holiday meal. <\/p>\n

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1. Easy Homemade Holiday Side Dishes<\/h2>\n

If roasting the turkey, baking the ham, or cooking the roast beef seems too daunting this year, we get it. Order it in! But spend the time on easy homemade side dishes<\/a> instead. Make Mom\u2019s 50+ year dressing recipe, or Grandma\u2019s homemade cranberry salad, or Auntie\u2019s tried-and-true cornbread pudding. These easy, traditional recipes will help it feel like the holidays without all the added pressure (and work). Just choose one or two popular Christmas side dishes<\/a> to make and call it a win! <\/p>\n

P.S. Don\u2019t forget the gravy! We all know our holiday plates would not be complete if they weren\u2019t smothered in delicious gravy. Follow our tips for how to make the easiest gravy<\/a> this holiday season. We even include a tip for how to make gravy without drippings! <\/p>\n

2. Jazz Up Delivered Holiday Side Dishes<\/h2>\n

Are you getting your corn pudding, mashed potatoes, or green bean casserole delivered? Awesome – we don\u2019t want to peel that many potatoes either! However; why not add a yummy spin to these side dishes! Check out our favorite twists on classic mashed potatoes<\/a> that are sure to up the delicious factor to your holiday meal. Or top that traditional green bean casserole with bacon<\/a> for a new (and oh so good) spin on the classic favorite. These easy changes to your delivered side dishes will definitely add an extra pop to your holiday meal. <\/p>\n

3. Focus on Holiday Dessert<\/h2>\n

What would the holidays be without dessert? The pies and the cobblers and the cheesecakes – oh my! By ordering in your main holiday meal, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to make one (or three) holiday desserts. Whether you choose to bake mom\u2019s traditional pumpkin pie<\/a>, or want to test out our yummy caramel apple dump cake<\/a> – we have all the easy homemade holiday desserts for you! Just click here!<\/a> <\/p>\n

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4. Let the Crock Pot do the Work this Holiday<\/h2>\n

Who says that great holiday meals come from the oven? Sit back, relax and enjoy your loved ones while your Crock Pot does all the cooking for you. Or even your Instant Pot! Check out some of our favorite holiday slow cooker recipes:
\n9 Easy Crock Pot Desserts<\/a>
\nYour Crock Pot Thanksgiving Menu<\/a>
\nInstant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes<\/a>
\n7 Holiday Crock Pot Ham Recipes<\/a>
\n13 Crock Pot Christmas Recipes<\/a>
\nChristmas Day Recipes You Can Make in a Pressure Cooker<\/a><\/p>\n

Not only do these recipes free up space in your oven, but they are also super easy to make and add to your delivered holiday dinner! From corn casserole to hams to pecan pie, these Crock Pot holiday recipes will be your new favorite easy go-to’s. <\/p>\n

5. Only Make the Holiday Main Dish<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s be real, the number of side dishes required for the holidays can be taxing. Having to make 3 different kinds of potatoes, cornbread dressing and mom\u2019s stuffing, green bean casserole with and without mushrooms, cranberry salad, and sauce\u2026the list is endless. Let the restaurant or grocery store handle all that! You just make the main meal. Whether you\u2019re roasting a turkey,<\/a> baking a ham<\/a> or preparing prime rib\/roast beef,<\/a> we have the recipes you need to make the best holiday main dish ever! <\/p>\n

Or, if you\u2019re feeling adventurous, forget the traditional main dishes. Try these 25 Christmas Dinner Recipes that Aren\u2019t Ham!<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Holiday Appetizers to Kick Off the Meal<\/h2>\n

Is it really the holidays if you aren\u2019t eating all day? Start off the meal right with these tasty and easy appetizer recipes. By focusing on the appetizers, you can have the main meal ordered in with no guilt. Here\u2019s a few roundups of our favorites!
\n19 Go-To Holiday Appetizers<\/a>
\n21 Christmas Eve Apps<\/a>
\n20 Christmas Finger Foods<\/a>
\n21 Christmas Eve Apps<\/a>
\nYummy Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread<\/a><\/p>\n

Or, if all else fails, make a charcuterie board!<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Introduce a New Holiday Side Dish<\/h2>\n

The holidays aren\u2019t the time to get too inventive. Everyone loves to have traditional meals and side dishes. However, if you\u2019re ordering in all the tried-and-true favorites, why not add a little something new to the menu? Here are some ideas:
\nBroccoli And Rice Casserole<\/a>
\nSweet Potato Dumplings<\/a>
\nBacon-Wrapped Asparagus<\/a>
\nHawaiian Style Sweet Potato Casserole<\/a>
\nRoot Vegetable Gratin<\/a>
\nRoasted Butternut Squash With Sage & Dried Cherries<\/a>
\nBacon Bleu Brussels Sprouts With Mustard Sauce<\/a>
\nRoasted Garlic Mushrooms<\/a><\/p>\n

By adding a new dish to your holiday menu, you\u2019ll add a touch of your home cooking without the pressure of making the same ol\u2019 traditional foods. <\/p>\n

We hope these tips help bring a little taste of home to your delivered holiday meal. While food is a main component of the holidays, the most important thing is to be celebrating with the ones you love. If delivery is your new tradition so you can spend time enjoying your family and friends, then that\u2019s really what this season is all about! We wish you and yours the best holiday season – cheers! <\/p>\n

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Honestly, the past two years have been hard on us all. We\u2019re still processing 2020 and 2022 is around the corner – how is that a thing?! If you decided to order in this holiday season instead of cooking up a major feast, we don\u2019t blame you. There\u2019s no shame in getting a helping hand. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":242062,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[3848,3729],"yoast_head":"\nTips and Tricks for Elevating Your Delivered Holiday Meal - Just A Pinch<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Add a little taste of home to your delivered holiday meal with these tips and tricks. 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