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Planning Your Thanksgiving

Whether you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving or you’ve been making the family feast for decades, refer to our Thanksgiving timeline checklist to keep your prepping, shopping, and cooking on track for the big day. 1 TO 2 WEEKS BEFORE THANKSGIVING Confirm the number of guests and plan your menu Order your turkey Plan your table setting, serving dishes, and decorations Read through all your recipes to determine the food and cooking equipment you will need Make your shopping and to-do lists Shop for nonperishable food items, plus any cooks’ tools, cooking equipment and tableware you need A FEW DAYS BEFORE Prepare the turkey brine, but do not add the turkey, cover and refrigerate Prepare food that can be made several days ahead of time, such as pie pastry and cranberry sauce THE DAY BEFORE Complete your food shopping If you ordered a fresh turkey, pick it up or have it delivered If you are brining the turkey, place it in the brine and refrigerate Prepare dishes that can be made in advance such as soups and pies Chop vegetables for side dishes; refrigerate in covered bowls or sealable plastic bags Peel and cut the potatoes, place in cold water and refrigerate Set the table THANKSGIVING DAY Refrigerate wines that need chilling Prepare the stuffing and other side dishes Prepare the turkey for roasting and put in the oven at the determined time If you plan to stuff the turkey, do not stuff it until just before you put it in the oven While the turkey is roasting, make the mashed potatoes While the turkey is resting, make the gravy and cook or reheat the side dishes Carve the turkey and serve your guests Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! "Work With What You Got!" ©Tiny New York Kitchen © 2018 All Rights Reserved Read More