How to Plan Your Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

Now that Halloween is over and we’ve moved on to November it’s time to learn how to plan your Thanksgiving dinner menu. Do you usually host Thanksgiving dinner at your home? If so, here’s some great tips and the perfect Thanksgiving planning guide so you’ll be prepared for the big feast.

4 weeks prior

• Finalize guest list. Consider the amount of space available and how many guests you can accommodate.
• Plan your menu. Be mindful of guests with food allergies & special diets.

3 weeks prior

• Order your turkey. To guarantee leftovers, assume 2 pounds per adult and 1 pound per child.
• Create a shopping list. Read the ingredients of each recipe and determine if those items are already on-hand or if they’ll need to be purchased.

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