How to Plan a Thanksgiving Meal for the Family

Coming together as a family at Thanksgiving is a wonderful tradition that we look forward to during the year. When brining the family together, it is great to have a meal plan that works for this joyous occasion.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Turkey
• Side dishes
• gravy

1. Start with the turkey or ham. Decide which, or both, you are going to have. There are several ways to prepare the meat that suits you and your family best. You can bake, smoke, and even deep fry the turkey.

2. Next decide on the side dishes. These are usually your vegetables that just scream Thanksgiving dinner. These include yams, mashed potato, green beans, and any type of casserole.

3. Be sure to prepare the gravy and either stuffing or dressing. This should be done in advance. The recipes are greatly available online.

4. 
   Pie

   Plan which desserts you are going to have. These can include pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, banana pudding, or anything that you and your family enjoy.

5. Remember, Thanksgiving Dinner is about family time and being together. Whether you are doing the entire dinner yourself, or having other family members bring a dish, it will be delightful for all of the children and elders to be together in celebration.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep it simple.
• Plan ahead.
• Don't over cook, or under cook. Try to plan out the meal.

[SarahElizabeth]

on 10/11/2009 Very good ideas. I so agree with planning ahead and keeping things simple! 5*

[graciela247]

on 10/3/2009 love ur arftikleee

[amyrah]

on 10/2/2009 interesting

[amyrah]

on 10/2/2009 interesting

[bailey4]

on 9/23/2009 Great ideas for planning Thanksgiving. 5*