Perform under pressure
5 quick dishes to save Thanksgiving
The bird's in the oven and pies are cooling on the counter...but you see an empty spot on the buffet. Who has time to make something now? You do. With just 15 minutes on the clock, you can cook up something tasty like a 10-minute pumpkin bisque or a spiced apple sparkler.
Perfect for toting to a last-minute gatherings too, these 5 surprisingly easy dishes will definitely get you a repeat invitation. Let's get cookin'!
10-Minute Pumpkin Bisque: With just a few pantry staples you can make a savory soup that pairs perfectly with the fall flavors at Thanksgiving.
To make it, finely chop an onion and sauté in a little olive oil. To the same pot, stir in a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, a 32-ounce carton of chicken broth, 1/2 cup of whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat, without boiling, until steamy and heated through. Serves 4 to 6.
