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Ready to Feast? Your Full Thanksgiving Menu Inside
Thanksgiving is just a little over one week away. Can you believe it? This is my first year hosting and making the whole meal. I would be more nervous, but luckily it will just be for 4 adults and a baby so it feels more manageable. I am sharing my preparation timeline over on Instagram so be sure to follow me there! We haven't finalized our menu, but so far we have agreed on turkey, gravy (lots says Amy), mashed potatoes, stuffing, maple glazed carrots, creamed corn, maple bacon brussels sprouts and skillet biscuits. My mother-in-law will make dessert and I will probably make a festive cocktail for happy hour. The thing that most people forget to do is give themselves enough time to thaw the turkey. To thaw it in the fridge you will need 1 day for every 4-5lbs of frozen turkey. I am planning to buy a 12 lb bird so I will place it in the fridge to thaw Sunday night and then start my brine Wednesday morning. I can't wait to see if you add any Mad About Food recipes to your menu! Be sure to let me know here or on social media :) Thanksgiving Recipes for Gatherings of any Size!I recommend keeping your menu simple and asking for help! No need to have 12 sides an definitely no need to make them all yourself. Personally, I'm happy with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry (the jelly kind!) and one green veggie. Do less and everything will taste better AND you will be less stressed. Appetizers Mains
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