Preparing for Thanksgiving can seem like an overwhelming task, especially when you have crowd to feed. To help your Turkey Day game plan succeed, do as many things ahead as possible.
Remember, if you only have one oven ( like I do) baking ahead and freezing is always a good option. The loaf breads in the Holiday Notebook can all be made ahead, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil, and frozen.
Shopping for your staples before the stores are insanely crowded, is also a less frenzied way to prepare. Believe me, fighting over the last can of Redi-Whip on Thanksgiving morning is not my idea of fostering Holiday Spirit!
Give your turkey several days to thaw in the refrigerator, trying to thaw too quickly opens the door to unsafe practices and invites unwanted germ-laden guests to your dinner. A 16-20 lb turkey takes 4-5 days to thaw in your refrigerator. This is the safest way to thaw. If you do run short of time, good advice can be found on the USDA website "Let's Talk Turkey".
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