Have a plan: Sit down early to count the number of guests, plan a menu, and make the entire grocery list. Make sure to grocery shop early and try going late at night to avoid long holiday lines. Then, schedule a to-do list for Thanksgiving Day, starting with the time the turkey will be put in/taken out. This allows you to be confident you will have enough time!
Start early: Many side dishes and desserts can be prepared before the actual big day. Why not aim to have all of these finished the night before so that Thanksgiving Day goes smoothly. This leaves extra free time to mingle with guests instead of slaving over a hot stove all day.
Take care of the turkey: Try cooking a large turkey overnight rather than stressing over what time to start cooking it the morning of. To ensure the turkey’s moistness, cover the roasting pan with water until it reaches the roasting rack but doesn’t reach the bird. Stick it in the oven at 11 p.m. and take it out to cool at 7 a.m.
Have a children distraction: Make sure you plan activities for the little ones so they stay out of your way in the kitchen (at least stick them with another family member for the morning!)
Be prepared and don’t sweat it: Have an already prepared side dish and pie to make up for any last minute disasters. The more you stress, the more likely things are to go wrong. Don’t forget the main point of Thanksgiving is to be with loved ones!
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