Plan on each guest drinking two drinks in the first hour, and one drink for every hour thereafter. You probably won’t want to serve as bartender on the big day, so pick a signature drink that you can make a big batch of before guests arrive or set a bar with all of the basics and let guests help themselves.
Wine and liquor keep well, so buy the items you need early. You can buy flour, sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, canned pumpkin, packaged stuffing and cornbread mixes, rice and fresh or frozen cranberries, all before the crowds descend. For more info on all the varieties of turkey available, scope out our Turkey Buying Guide. Order your fresh turkey, or buy your frozen turkey and put it in the freezer. Assume 2 pounds per adult and 1 pound per child (to guarantee leftovers). Finalize the list so you can order hard-to-find ingredients online. List the ingredients you’ll need and compare them against the pantry items you already have on hand. Decide how much of each dish you’ll need (our Thanksgiving Dinner Portion Planner is a handy tool). You might want to cross-check our list of Essential Thanksgiving Cooking Tools.
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Think about what you needed last year that you didn’t have or upgrade some of your current tools to help ease the cooking process. With plenty of time to hit the stores, now is the time to shop for tools you’ll need for the big day. Don't want to think about any of this? We've curated seven complete Thanksgiving menus. Be sure to also think about drink options and simple bites to serve as guests arrive.
Select some dishes that taste good at room temperature, so you won't have to worry about your hot entree getting cold, or your cold dessert melting. If you’re more a fan of side dishes, start with your favorite recipes and build from there. Pick your favorite turkey recipe today and then plan additional dishes around the bird. If necessary, consider renting tables, chairs, glasses, plates and flatware. Find out if your guests have any special dietary needs. This is the time to ask if your great-aunt makes an awesome stuffing that she’d like to bring. There's no need for formal invitations a phone call or email to friends and family is sufficient. Think about how many people you can accommodate at your table for a sit-down dinner or keep things more casual and invite more guests if you're serving buffet style.
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