Having grown up in a family that regularly prepares a massive Thanksgiving dinner, you may have seen a million different dishes, which might make hosting your first Thanksgiving a little intimidating. If the thought of setting such a table gives you nightmares when you can barely manage a basic dinner, here are a few guidelines to follow to make the process as painless as possible: Start your preparations early enough This is one of the secrets to success on Thanksgiving Day. Prepare well in advance by doing a little work each day. This will help avoid the stressful trips to and from the grocery store the day of or the night before. It will also ensure that your dishes come out perfectly. Deep clean your house A few weeks before the day, do a thorough clean of the whole house, especially your fridge. This will help you create space for leftovers and give you peace of mind as you cook. Plan the table Regardless of whether you choose to have a simple thanksgiving layout with simple plates and cutlery, or you are looking for a whole massive tablescape, you must do the planning in advance. This really is the key to success, advance preparations. Make the turkey perfect In most cases, this is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, and you will want to pick it out well ahead of time. It can stay frozen for a few days before Thanksgiving. If you are not sure how much turkey you need, here's a rule of thumb;For a 6 people dinner - 10 lbs.For an 8 people dinner - 12 lbs.For a 10 people dinner - 15 lbs.For a 12 people dinner - 18 lbs.For a 14 people dinner - 20 lbs.Keep things simple This is not the time to learn new skills, such as how to deep fry things or making your own pie crust. No. some things can be store-bought, and don't go too extra since you have a lot to learn. Stick to our cookbook, and we shall take you home safely
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