In The Kitchen

The Store-Bought Thanksgiving Side (or Three) I’m Passing Off as Homemade

Let’s be honest — Thanksgiving is a marathon, not a sprint. Between the turkey brine, the stuffing, the gravy, and the chaos in the kitchen, even the most ambitious home cook deserves a little backup.
This year, give yourself permission to take it easy — and let Prime Time Butcher handle a few of your “homemade” sides.

The Secret Spread

It started innocently enough with our Chef-Made Apple-Apricot Sausage Stuffing — golden, savory, and just sweet enough to feel special. But once I tasted the Sweet Mashed Potatoes (buttery, velvety smooth, kissed with cinnamon) and the Roasted Butternut Squash (caramelized to perfection with herbs and olive oil), I knew I wasn’t stopping at one side.

Each dish looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Simply reheat, serve in your favorite bowls, sprinkle a few herbs on top, and take all the credit. Your guests will swear you made it all from scratch.

Why It Works

Because these aren’t your typical “store-bought” shortcuts. Every dish is made from scratch with real ingredients — fresh produce, house-made stock, and a whole lot of care. They taste like homemade because they are homemade — just by someone else who happens to have a commercial kitchen and better time management.

My Pro Tip

Don’t limit yourself to one side. Pick two or three of your favorites — like our signature stuffing, sweet mashed potatoes, roasted butternut squash, or cranberry fruit compote — and free yourself up to actually enjoy the holiday. You’ll save hours and still get all the glory.

So when the compliments start flying around the table this Thanksgiving, just smile, pour another glass of wine, and keep your secret safe with us.

Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Sides Now

Skip the stress and savor the flavor — our Thanksgiving sides are fully prepared, oven-ready, and made with love right here at Prime Time Butcher.

Choose from our chef-crafted favorites like:
🥄 Apple-Apricot Sausage Stuffing
🍠 Sweet Mashed Potatoes
🍂 Roasted Butternut Squash
🍗 Herb-Seasoned Roasted Turkey Breast
🍇 Cranberry Fruit Compote
🥘 Homemade Turkey Gravy

📦 Order online or in-store today to guarantee availability — quantities are limited and sell out every year!

👉 Order at OrderPrimeTime.com or call (516) 921-6519 to reserve your feast.

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