Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dinner PlansDo you plan your Thanksgiving feast just hours before the guests arrive? The following tips will ensure an enjoyable, convenient, and hassle-free holiday without sacrificing tradition even though you plan at the last minute. Getting Started - Sunday, Nov. 23: Browse through the nearest magazine or newspaper with holiday dinner menus and recipes included or stick with good old family favorites from the recipe box. Prepare shopping list. Purchase a fully cooked whole turkey. Purchase from the store shortcut items such as:
Monday, Nov. 24: If a frozen fully cooked turkey was purchased, thaw turkey by placing it breast up, in its unopened wrapper on a tray in the refrigerator. Allow about one day of thawing for every four pounds of turkey. Wednesday, Nov. 26: Set the table. Prepare and refrigerate the side dishes, if appropriate. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27: Place fully cooked turkey, breast side up, on a flat rack in open roasting pan. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer deep into the thickest part of the thigh. Roast at 325 degrees F until thermometer reaches 130 to 140 degrees F. Complete side dishes, desserts, set out appetizers, and dinner is ready. Enjoy! Courtesy of Article Resource Association |
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