Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday (as you might have guessed). In fact, last year, when I was GREAT with child, I still had a hard time giving up the privilege even though I did not have the energy. If this is your first experience cooking a Thanksgiving or even if you have been doing it for awhile, I hope these tips will help you as you prepare for the holiday of eating and thanks!
1) Don't let everyone tell you that the turkey is impossible...it is actually not as hard as you might believe. Check out my next post of how to cook a turkey.
2) Let others bring some of the food (especially whatever you don't like to make). You won't win an award for doing it all yourself.
3) Start a couple weeks early. Most casseroles can be made ahead of time and frozen. Then, thaw in the fridge a few days beforehand.
4) Set your table the night before Thanksgiving. One less thing to worry about.
5) Shop at night or the Friday before Thanksgiving if you can. That way, you avoid the craziness the weekend before (plus, many stores run out of popular items early).
6) Don't make something for the first time for guests. I am kind of a hypocrite with this one, but it is good advice to try it a couple weeks ahead of time.
7) Keep the appetizers light and simple. Buy mixed nuts, crudites, olives. This is not the time to make brie in puff pastry. Besides, you don't want your guests full by the time they come to the table.
8) Assign jobs to people. They love to help and it takes all the pressure off you.
9) Have fun and enjoy it! Remember, the food will be gone before you know it!
10) Check out the Latest Taste in the next few days for more great Thanksgiving tips and recipes.
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