For today’s post, I wanted to give you guys some awesome resources for planning/preparing your Thanksgiving meal! And for those of you who won’t be in the kitchen this year, well think of it as inspirational guide for next year. Let’s get started!
How to plan for the day of:
Expert Thanksgiving Guide via Williams Sonoma
If you want an expert’s step-by-step checklist for preparing for Thanksgiving this one is incredibly detailed and helpful! via Williams Sonoma
How to time each dish so nothing gets cold!
Now, for the most important part, how to cook/prep your turkey:
If you are planning on roasting your turkey, here is an awesome visual guide. via huffington post
If you’re southern (or awesome) and decide to fry your bird.
How to carve your turkey like a pro.
If you only have 70 minutes to cook your turkey.
If you still haven’t decided on what side-dishes you’re serving:
If you want to impress your friends and family, these baked pumpkins will do the trick! (via Whole Foods Market)
A traditional Southern cornbread dressing that I am definitely planning on having this year. (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)
Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad via La Creme De La Crumb
If you want something on the lighter side, this gorgeous Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad looks insane (via Creme de la Crumb)
Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower Gratin via bon bon break
A twist on a classic potato gratin. (via bon bon break)
Flaky Homemade Croissants via Half Baked Harvest
For those of you who have to have homemade rolls on the table, I could eat about 10 of these. via Half Baked Harvest
If you need a few dessert options:
Fried Pumpkin Hand Pies via The Kitchen McCabe
These fried pumpkin pie cheesecake hand pies would be such a hit with the kids! (And let’s be real the adults would be all over these, too) via Kitchen McCabe
If you’re looking for a homemade ice-cream recipe here is this one (pictured above) and this one. (pumpkin ice-cream via Blahnik Baker)
And, If you’re like me and want a list of all the tools you will need to pull of the perfect dinner….
If you are planning on roasting your turkey, but don’t have a roasting pan/rack
.
And you’ll need this thermometer
to make sure your turkey is perfectly cooked.
If you are planning on making your own sauces, or dough you’ll need this food processor
. (I have this one, and use it daily)
If you made it to the end, I’m impressed! What are some “must-haves” for your Thanksgiving dinner?
