Reheating Your Holiday Feast: A Guide to Deliciousness

Heating Your White Wine & Butter Holiday Meal For Serving

You’ve got the perfect Chef-prepared meal in your refrigerator, now how do you get it warmed and on the table? 

Follow these simple steps to wow your guests with a fully prepared meal from White Wine & Butter. 

All ovens cook differently be sure to check internal food temperatures every 15- 20 minutes, to prevent overcooking. 

Cajun Fried Turkey: 

• Cover and place in 175-degree oven until ready to serve for 1.5-2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees

Prime Rib

• Cover and place in a 175 degree oven until ready to serve

Sides

Cover and place in 175-degree oven until ready to serve

Adding Extra Flair To Your White Wine & Butter Holiday Meal 

Cranberry Sauce 

Did you forget to order our delicious Cranberry Sauce, and now you’re on your own to get some on the table? 

A national magazine recently asked Chef Michael for a quick way to dress up a canned cranberry sauce. You can read this tip and others in the 10 One-Ingredient Upgrades For The Best Thanksgiving Dinner Ever article in Southern Living.

Whipped Topping 

You remembered to order delicious pies from us, but how do you take them to the next level? Here’s a quick to make whipped topping recipe utilizing just 4 ingredients, and 5 minutes with an electric mixer. 

1 cup - heavy cream, chilled

1/4 cup - powdered sugar, sifted

1 teaspoon - vanilla extract

1-2 tablespoons - honey bourbon  (adjust to taste)

Cocktail Pairing For The Liquor Candied Yams

Would you like to serve your holiday guests one of the cocktails we shared with the folks at Platform by JBF ? 

Stop by New South Spirits in downtown Greenville and grab a bottle of their Barrel Rested Rum to make this delicious cocktail created for White Wine & Butter by Graham Stockley 

Barrier Island Manhattan

1.5 oz - New South Spirits Rum

0.5 oz - Punt e Mes or red vermouth 

0.5 oz - Giffard Banane du Brésil

2 dashes of Angostura Bitters

• Get coupe glasses chilled

•Starting with an empty Boston shaker tin measure out all ingredients and combine in one end of the tin. 

• Once done add a measure of ice to shake strongly for approx. 15 seconds until chilled and proper dilution is reached.

• Crack shaker, put a Hawthorne strainer on the shaker tin with a fine mesh strainer under it and pour straight into the chilled glass.

• Garnish for a Manhattan is one Luxardo cherry sunk in the bottom of the cocktail glass 

Reheating Holiday Leftovers

The holidays are over, but the delicious food lingers on. Reheating leftovers can be tricky, but with these tips, you can ensure your holiday feast tastes just as good as the first time around.

General Reheating Tips:

• Small Portions: Reheat small portions at a time to prevent overcooking.
• Low and Slow: Use low heat to avoid drying out your food.
• Cover: Cover your food while reheating to retain moisture.

Reheating Specific Dishes:

Cajun Fried Turkey:

• Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place turkey in a roasting pan and cover loosely with foil. Reheat for 15-20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
• Microwave: Place turkey in a microwave-safe dish and cover. Reheat on low power in 2-minute intervals, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Mashed Potatoes & Macaroni and Cheese: 

• Stovetop: Add a splash of milk or cream and heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until warmed through.
• Microwave: Place in a microwave-safe dish and cover. Reheat on high power in 1-minute intervals, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Gravy:

• Stovetop: Heat gravy in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Avoid boiling, as this can cause the gravy to separate.

Stuffing:

• Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place stuffing in a baking dish and cover with foil. Reheat for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave: Place stuffing in a microwave-safe dish and cover. Reheat on high power in 1-minute intervals, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Prime Rib:

• Slice: Slice the prime rib into individual portions.   
• Microwave: Place the slices in a microwave-safe dish with a few tablespoons of beef broth or leftover au jus. Cover the dish and microwave on high power in 30-second intervals, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
• Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Wrap the leftover prime rib in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped prime rib in the preheated oven. Reheat for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
• Transfer: Transfer the reheated slices to a serving dish immediately to prevent overcooking.   

Thank you for choosing White Wine And Butter to be a part of your holiday celebration.