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Behind the Line: Conversations With Our Chefs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maybe it\u2019s due to the nondenominational or chosen-family nature of the holiday, but for our money, the buddies-first riff on Thanksgiving known as Friendsgiving ranks as one of the more easygoing and inclusive of American celebrations. Friendsgiving is breezily void of complicated family baggage, intergenerational bickering, and tired traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet when hosting duties call, that low-stakes vibe can turn chaotic, as pressure to nail a perfectly roasted bird, build a subtle-but-interesting playlist, and create a cool aesthetic mounts. Of course, allowing stress to overshadow the real meaning of the celebration \u2014 connecting with friends in gratitude (and over mashed potatoes) \u2014 defeats the purpose of hosting at all: Friendsgiving is supposed to be fun, which is why we turned to Chef Tatiana Rosana<\/a> for sage advice on how to keep Friendsgiving more festive than fraught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As an acclaimed chef who was recently appointed<\/a> the first Regional Director of Culinary at Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts<\/a>, Rosana certainly has the culinary chops to offer fresh takes on one of America\u2019s oldest holidays. To start, the Boston-based chef leads the innovative dining experiences at Rooftop at The Envoy<\/a> and The Envoy Hotel\u2019s<\/a> in-room dining, and has recently revamped Peregrine<\/a>, a coastal Mediterranean restaurant at The Whitney Hotel<\/a> in Beacon Hill.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But Rosana has also created Para Maria<\/a>, a vivacious global fusion restaurant in the Boston Seaport that draws upon familial hospitality and her own Cuban American culture to create a frothy, but laid-back vibe. In other words, Rosana knows a thing or two about kicking out unforgettable dishes while cultivating the kind of atmosphere that causes people to settle in and let loose. It\u2019s just the tone to strike for a Friendsgiving, and one that\u2019s painlessly achieved with the chef\u2019s top tips for hosting the holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Your Five<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between bookmarking recipes, populating Pinterest boards, and consulting cookbooks, it\u2019s easy to balloon a menu to epic and unfeasible proportions. To keep from biting off more than you can bake, sautee, mix, and roast, Rosana suggests doing less. \u201cI know that sounds overly simplistic, but I truly think we make it more complicated for ourselves when it comes to hosting a Friendsgiving,\u201d she says. \u201cInstead, keep it simple by choosing a core of four or five dishes to do really well. It will make the meal easier to host, and the dishes taste better because you’re not trying to do 10 things that turn out mediocre.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rethink the Bird<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know that we all love the image of pulling a turkey out of the oven and placing a giant bird at the center of the table,\u201d Rosana says. But there are other, less labor-intensive ways to provide those flavors. \u201cIf <\/strong>you’re hosting a more intimate Friendsgiving, I don’t see anything wrong with swapping out turkey for a roasted chicken. You can still do all the same flavors that you would do with the turkey, but it’s not as overwhelming,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who absolutely must have turkey? \u201cI am a true believer in spatchcocking it,\u201d she says, of removing the backbone and laying the bird flat, a service that butchers provide. \u201cIt cooks more evenly and is so much easier on the part of the host.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Go (a Bit) Off Script<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy \u2014 with Thanksgiving so steeped in traditional dishes, it\u2019s only natural to gravitate toward a menu of greatest hits rather than take outside-the-box risks when meal planning. But Rosana maintains there\u2019s room for both. \u201cIn general, people have very visceral memories when it comes to nostalgic food. There’s nothing better than your mom’s cooking or your grandmother’s cooking, but no one will ever do it exactly that way,\u201d she says.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Instead of facing the pressure of replicating Great Grandma\u2019s cranberry sauce or making the meal all about your personal traditions, Rosana offers another way to satiate nostalgic taste buds. \u201cFor Friendsgiving, I think it\u2019s great to draw on some of those emotions and flavors, but in a different way. For example, reimagine sweet potatoes with a little chipotle instead of marshmallows or rather than create a very traditional green bean casserole, use snap peas or asparagus. It will still hit that nostalgia of a more classic dish, but will be different enough for everyone to feel like it’s part of their tradition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultivate a Communal Spirit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When hosting a dinner party of any kind, it\u2019s easy to shoulder the burden of every single aspect. But when it comes to Friendsgiving, the more help the merrier, Rosana says. \u201cI don’t think that anyone is going to be a master of everything, and when it comes to Friendsgiving, that can cause people to really freak out. But you don’t have to cook everything for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Given the communal spirit of the holiday, the notion of sharing some of the responsibility is baked right in. That means supporting a local bakery if pies aren\u2019t your forte, or inviting friends to bring their favorite dish. \u201cFriendsgiving is a great opportunity to lean into potluck style. We should be sharing with each other our traditions,\u201d Rosana says. Other ways to give friends ownership of the experience? Collaborate on a playlist or crowdsource decor: Instead of fussing over an elaborate tablescape, ask friends to bring one bouquet of flowers to the party, then mix and match stems for lively centerpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make it Laid Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If Thanksgiving is the holiday for navigating complicated family dynamics, Friendsgiving should be the one that provides a respite from such tension. The trick is to create an easy-going atmosphere. It\u2019s something Rosana has done with Para Maria<\/a> (meaning, \u201cFor Maria\u201d and named in tribute to her grandmother). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe restaurant is all about family, which for me, includes friends, coworkers, and people I’m breaking bread with,\u201d she says. \u201cOne of the things I really try to convey at the restaurant is making it feel like home, making it feel comfortable, and I think a way that you can bring that into Friendsgiving is to not make it so stuffy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One way to do it? Make your Friendsgiving a pajama party (because if there\u2019s ever a time to embrace elastic wastebands, it\u2019s during one of the biggest meals of the year.) Or create a calming atmosphere by dimming the lights and adding cozy floor pillows and rugs rather than seasonal tchotchkes. \u201cThese are people that you choose to spend time with, so why not make it fun?\u201d Rosana says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up Your Pregame<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Come the holidays, no one wants to be overwhelmed in the kitchen while mitigating last-minute disasters. But take it from a chef who oversees multiple restaurants: there is a way to avoid kitchen chaos when cooking for a crowd, and getting a head start is key. \u201cI’m a huge believer in starting early. And I don’t mean early in the day, I mean early in the week<\/em>,\u201d Rosana says. That means preparing anything you can ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, potatoes can be peeled two to three days ahead of time and left soaking in water. Turkey can be brined a few days in advance, too. \u201cWhen you start adding up all the easy tasks that you have to do, it ends up being a lot. So anything that you can get done in advance, absolutely do,\u201d she says. \u201c<\/strong>If everything’s prepped and ready to be thrown in the oven and warmed up on the day of, then it frees up time to enjoy the day a lot more.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Smart Shortcuts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Save bespoke service for hosting a friend or two at a time. When accommodating a crew, a few clever shortcuts can go a long way to making a more seamless experience. For one, try prelining any baking dishes you plan to use with parchment or foil as a way to streamline cleanup. \u201cYou can line pretty much anything you’re cooking with in the parchment,\u201d Rosana says. \u201cIt makes cleanup so simple, because you literally just lift up that parchment and toss it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another savvy time saver to cut your workload? \u201cBatching cocktails is a huge game changer,\u201d Rosana says. She suggests offering one prebatched signature cocktail, which makes creating drinks as easy as pouring the blend over ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Channel Fine Dining For Less<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If breaking out the fine china feels too formal and flinging out a stack of paper plates feels too collegiate, meet in the middle with mismatched plates and silverware scored from thrift stores. \u201cIt\u2019s a way to really add character to the night, while still feeling fancy,\u201d Rosana says. While scouring second-hand shops, be sure to pick up a couple of gravy boats to elevate your dining experience. \u201cThere’s just something about [a gravy boat] that feels very fine dining, even though you’re in your living room,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Overthink Dessert<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI think dessert is the place where people tend to get tripped up when it comes to a Friendsgiving meal, maybe because we spend so much time focusing on the turkey,\u201d Rosana says. Then there\u2019s the pressure that comes with baking pies: If one could spend a lifetime trying to perfect a flaky crust and still not be satisfied, why take on that challenge when hosting on a holiday? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosana says when thinking of dessert to serve, it\u2019s helpful to \u201cstep back and realize that people just want a little something sweet to eat at the end of a meal.\u201d One of her favorite workarounds for complicated baking?  \u201cI love a good ice cream sundae bar,\u201d she says. \u201cMaybe it doesn’t scream \u2018Thanksgiving\u2019, but you can stock it with seasonal flavors (like caramel and spiced apples) to make it feel like fall, and it\u2019s the easiest thing in the world.\u201d What\u2019s more, the dessert choice allows people to fill their own bowls, which frees the host from having to serve another course.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Perspective<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the mechanics of a meal and lose sight of what the holiday is all about: enjoying time with your friends. \u201cFood is very important for me \u2014I’m a chef! \u2014 but it’s the experiences that I’m creating around that food that matter most,\u201d Rosana says. \u201cIf you can remember that, then you\u2019ll have a much better evening, because it absolutely takes the pressure off.\u201d After the bulk of the work is done and friends have piled into your home, try this gratitude practice: forget about what\u2019s on the plate and immerse yourself in the company you\u2019ve created. It\u2019s a foolproof way of observing in-the-moment thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This holiday season, make yourself at home at The Envoy<\/a> or The Whitney<\/a>, where Chef Tatiana Rosana brings her relaxed, flavorful approach to every table. Explore more culinary experiences<\/a> at Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts and taste what makes each destination unique.
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