Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet
Planning Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful. Luckily, our friends at Today Home have come up with a step by step cheat sheet to make the day flawless. To view the detailed list, click here.
Two Weeks Before:
- Make your guest list.
- Decide your menu.
- Stock up on staples like butter, sugar, flour, and eggs.
- Purchase disposable supplies.
One Week Before:
- If you’re purchasing a frozen turkey, buy it now.
- Prepare your cranberry and store it in your fridge.
- Select wine to go with your meal.
- Ask your kids to organize games for younger guests.
Thanksgiving Week— Monday:
- Clean out fridge.
- Purchase perishable items.
- Place your turkey in the fridge to begin defrosting.
Thanksgiving Week— Tuesday:
- If necessary, iron linens and polish silverware.
- Print out recipes and make sure you have all of the ingredients needed.
Thanksgiving Week— Wednesday:
- Cut up bread for stuffing.
- Prepare pies. Cover and refrigerate.
- Prepare any make-ahead side dishes. Cover and store in the fridge.
- Set up any extra table and chairs.
- Chill drinks.
Thanksgiving Day!!
- Prepare stuffing.
- Clean the turkey.
- Set table
- Roasting times vary. Be sure to put the turkey in the oven in time to be fully cooked by dinner.
- Set out appetizers.
- Enjoy!
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