Thanksgiving

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
  • 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!
• SHOPPING: Don’t wait until the last minute. Stores get crowded and ingredients run out, so plan accordingly. 
• STORAGE: Clean out the fridge the week before to make room for Thanksgiving food.

For our ideal Thanksgiving Menu – check out these recipes.

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. 😉