A lot goes into prepping for a holiday meal. The food disappears fast, and then you’re left with the dreaded cleanup. But if you anticipate cleanup when you prep, you'll find that it goes by faster and allows you to continue to enjoy the festivities without being chained to the sink.
Plan Before the Chaos Starts
Make sure that you empty the dishwasher and sink. If you start with a clean kitchen, it will be easier to keep up with the mess that’s about to come.Empty the kitchen wastebasket before the dinner starts. Double-line the wastebasket so all you have to do is pull the full one out, leaving a clean, empty bag ready to go. You won’t waste time fumbling around looking for the garbage bags. And if someone is emptying it for you, he or she won’t have to interrupt you to ask for a garbage bag.
