KS0150Thanksgiving DinnerG[TASKS ]* INVITE GUESTS8Invite guests early so they can make travel arrangements)Suggest guests contribute a favorite dish2takes the stress off plus an interesting new dish!4Check special diets and food sensitivities of guestslactose intolerant? vegetarian? PLAN THE MEAL)Write out the menu at least a week before7check the Internet for recipes and cooking instructionsConsider vegetarian menuHSee: http://vegetarian.miningco.com/library/holidays/blhostvegthanks.htm&Gather all your recipes together earlyMake shopping lists)florist, bakery, butcher, supermarket,etc *Write out a cooking schedule and timetable#see phase--Thanksgiving Day Cooking "Decide which serving dishes to use;use sticky notes to indicate which serving dishes get what. PLAN THE HOLIDAY TABLE ,Check table linens ready to use--size, color +Centerpiece--flowers, candles, candlesticks 3Check number of plates, glasses, chairs, silverware"ask guests to help if you're short +Set the table the night before to save time EARLY PREPARATION!Read and practice any new recipes1-2 weeks earlier,if possible)Make as many things ahead and freeze themdesserts,stuffingIf ordering turkey place ordercheck with supplier for timing"Frozen turkey, refrigerate to thawthis can be several days ahead8Shop week before for hard to find or popular ingredients>sour cream, pumpkin mix, heavy cream, stuffing all go quickly!>Clean out your refrigerator to make room for made-ahead dishesour best tip!!EChores such as peeling and slicing can be done a day or so in advanceACranberry sauce actually improves with a few days in refrigerator7Purchase a disposable roasting pan--saves clean-up timeTHANKSGIVING DAY COOKING¼Hors D'Oeuvres Appetizers Soups Salads Turkeys & Meats Stuffings Sauces Chutneys and Relishes Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes & Rice Vegetables Breads, Muffins & Rolls Desserts Drinks Enjoy the day$play some music while cooking-enjoy!4 to 5 hours before2 hours before$take breaks when your feet get tired 1 hour before45 minutes before 30 minutes before!,20 minutes before remove turkey and let rest"15 minutes before#Dessert'whip cream, warm pies, brew coffee, tea$Let others helpthis is part of the fun!%5Give children "age-appropriate" tasks--simple recipes,kids learn to move from one task to another.&CLEAN UP%'Ask others to help%(Hire a young person to clean up%)Send guests home with leftovers"everyone gets the 10 pm munchies!!%*[GOALTASKS ]2Opportunity for family and friends to get together Enjoy the dayVariety of good food[PEOPLETASKS ][OBSTACLETASKS]some guests are vegetarianCCExplore vegetarian menusCD