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What to do Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day has finally arrived it is now time to do the
last minute preparations, final cooking and welcoming of guests.
Thanksgiving Day:
Remove your prepared stuffing from the refrigerator and stuff
your turkey. Place extra stuffing in a separate pan for roasting
so that you will be sure to have plenty for all your guests.
Make sure you allow ample time for your turkey to roast. If you
have a large turkey and are stuffing it you will need to begin
early in the day.
Prepare all your vegetables in the pans they will be cooked in.
Boil and mash your potatoes, you will be able to reheat them
just before serving.
Keep watch on your turkey. Just before time to take out your
turkey do any last minute cooking that needs to be done. Also
warm up any items that have been pre-cooked such as the parker
house rolls and mashed potatoes.
When you remove the
turkey from the oven allow it to rest for
twenty minutes before serving.
This is the time to make your gravy.
Serve all your food, either on the table or buffet style. If you
have guests asking to help allow them to fill the water glasses
and to pour the wine. You can also allow them to help serve the
food.
Finally and most important relax. Enjoy your day, this is
Thanksgiving. Remember your root words 'Thanks' 'Giving'.
About the author:
Shauna Hanus is a gourmet cook who has written a special
Thanksgiving e-cookbook with 73 recipes for leftover turkey,
with this you also get two bonus e-books a special holiday ice
cream cookbook that includes favorites like pumpkin pie ice
cream and pecan pie ice cream and a holiday planning guide to
help you have the most enjoyable Thanksgiving ever. You can find
all of these at http://www.turkey-leftovers.com
