Feeling a bit hesitant this year about spending hours in the kitchen as you calculate cooking times and navigate precious oven space? End the wet versus dry brine debate and leave your Thanksgiving meal up to the professionals.
Lean on these four neighborhood businesses this year to help remove some of the pressure that can come with hosting a big fall feast or intimate family dinner.
Whole Foods Market
The Westlake location of Whole Foods Market certainly has everything you need for the perfect home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner. But did you know you can pick up a ready-made meal with all the sides and dessert here? Variety is key—this location has more than a dozen meal options. Aside from the typical whole turkey meal (with green beans with roasted shallots, creamy mashed potatoes, traditional herb stuffing, turkey gravy, and cranberry orange sauce), Whole Foods has beef wellington, prime rib, and a Paleo option on offer.
Vegans, rejoice—chef and cookbook author Chloe Coscarelli used new techniques to transform the classics into a special menu exclusively for Whole Foods Markets. It includes cremini mushroom roast, miso creamed greens, jalapeño cornbread dressing, mushroom gravy, pumpkin curry soup, and coconut sweet potato casserole.
Note: Orders must be made a minimum of 24 hours ahead of pickup date and time for Holiday Selections and 48 hours for Everyday Selections. 2210 Westlake Ave., wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/westlake