Cross-contamination
Cross-contamination is a big concern when preparing multiple dishes for large meals around the holidays. Planning ahead and keeping distractions to a minimum can help to prevent the spread of food borne illnesses, as can proper hygiene and food preparation.
“You want to make sure that you don’t overwhelm yourself with doing too much and try to avoid having too many people in the kitchen,” says Fillipou. He finds that using an option of a pre-stuffed turkey can help cut down on holiday stress and the potential for cross-contamination. All you need to do then is pop the bird in the oven, and worry about sides.