Description
A comprehensive checklist to help you prepare for Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
- Turkey – 1 whole (12-15 lbs)
- Stuffing – 2 boxes
- Potatoes – 5 lbs
- Green beans – 2 lbs
- Cranberry sauce – 1 can
- Gravy – 1 jar
- Pumpkin pie – 1 whole
- Butter – 1 lb
- Olive oil – 1 bottle
Instructions
- Plan your menu and make a shopping list.
- Buy all ingredients a week in advance.
- Thaw the turkey in the fridge three days before cooking.
- Prepare stuffing the night before.
- Peel and cut potatoes a few hours before cooking.
- Cook the turkey according to the package instructions.
- Prepare vegetables and sides while the turkey is cooking.
- Make gravy and cranberry sauce just before serving.
- Set the table and arrange seating.
- Serve and enjoy your meal with family and friends.
Notes
- Check dietary restrictions of guests.
- Have extra napkins and utensils on hand.
- Keep drinks ready in a cooler.
- Plan for leftovers storage.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 1200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 150g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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