All the Thanksgiving recipes you need to help build your delicious Thanksgiving Menu. From appetizers to sides to main dish and dessert – we’ve got you covered!
THANKSGIVING RECIPES
All the Thanksgiving recipes you need to help build your delicious Thanksgiving Menu. From appetizers to sides to main dish and dessert – we’ve got you covered!
THANKSGIVING DINNER TIPS
We all know that Thanksgiving is wonderful, but often stressful. Here are some things to organize and plan to make the day easy peasy!
- THE MENU – BE SURE TO USE OUR FREE PRINTABLE THANKSGIVING MENU PLANNER.
- How much to make? Figure out about how many people will be attending. Then, decide how much to make of each item. Add a new dish for every 5-8 people attending.
- Don’t be afraid to ask your guests to bring a dish. Most are happy to help!
- STORAGE: Clean out the fridge the week before to make room for Thanksgiving food.
- SHOPPING: Don’t wait until the last minute. Stores get crowded and ingredients run out. There are also many things you can buy ahead of time that you can freeze like:
- Meats (turkey, ham etc.)
- Hash browns (for potato casseroles like Funeral Potatoes)
- Frozen Veggies for sides
- Cheeses – Shredded
- Dessert ingredients (and desserts like pies)
- Juice concentrates (for drinks)
Other items that can be stored in the fridge or pantry for at least a week, include:
- Dips
- Crackers
- Canned Goods
- Cheeses (for boards and appetizers)
- Candies (for guests to munch on)
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Thanksgiving Main Dishes
PLAN A COOKING SCHEDULE
Plan a scheduled based on these questions:
- What can be made ahead of time?
- Can anything be made in a crock pot?
- What are all the items that need to be cooked in the oven and in what order?
- Can any items go into the oven at the same time?
- What are all the items that need to be cooked on the stove top and what order?
- How can I keep items warm?
- Do any dishes need to be reheated?
Jot down a schedule for yourself to keep you on track and always add a buffer of 30 minutes. 😉
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Thanksgiving Sides
TIPS + TRICKS FOR THANKSGIVING SIDES
How much to make? The following information can help guide you in how much to make.
- Potato dish: plan 6 oz per person
- Vegetable dish: plan 4 oz per person
- Plan 1 ½ rolls per person
- Anticipate needing ½ cup salad per person
Make ahead of time! And be sure to use different cooking methods like the oven, instant pot and slow cooker to help out.
Keeping Sides Hot: Here are a few ideas you can use to help keep your food hot:
- A cooler: Not just for keeping food cold. Its insulation will also help retain heat. Cover the pots and pans with a lid or foil and stack them inside. (Be sure that they don’t smoosh the food underneath)
- Use the grill. A gas grill, with a thermometer, will work to keep foods warm. Keep the internal temp around 200°F.
- A crock pot set to low or warm.
- Use an insulated food carrier
- Chafing Dishes
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Thanksgiving Desserts
Dessert Tips
Keep these tips in mind when making your Thanksgiving Desserts.
- Make as many desserts ahead of time as possible. Most desserts store well and still taste delicious the next day.
- Plan for people to have 2 desserts. A few guests won’t want to have dessert while others will only want 1 or 2 servings. Some, with a sweet tooth, will desire more. Planning 2 desserts per person will ensure everyone gets their fill.
- Have a separate serving area for desserts. Place small saucers, utensils and napkins next to the dessert display.
- Using tiered trays is a beautiful way to present desserts as well as save space.
- Adding a label to each dessert gives a nice finish to the display. You can even include important allergy information on the labels.
- Leftover desserts can be boxed up and sent home with guests. many desserts can also be stored on the counter or freezer to be enjoyed at a later date. See the individual recipes for storage information.
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