Your Thanksgiving Guide: Recipes and real-life advice for a delicious holiday
Thanksgiving Cooking Questions
How much turkey should I buy?
How long do I need to thaw a frozen turkey?
What should I do if my turkey is still frozen on Thanksgiving?
Should I brine my turkey, and if so, for how long?
All these recipes call for a roasting rack and I don't have one!
How long should I cook my turkey?
How do I know the turkey is done and safe to eat?
I'm making a turkey breast. How do I cook it?
How do I make turkey gravy?
What are the best potatoes for mashed potatoes?
How do I keep mashed potatoes warm?
Real Life Thanksgiving Questions
We always go to my family (or my partner's) for Thanksgiving, but I really just want to stay home. Is that OK?
- How I Found Freedom in Saying No During the Holidays
- How Letting Go of Traditions Made Me Love the Holidays Again
I'm visiting, not hosting. What should I bring?
I'm hosting for the first time — yikes! Where do I start?
I have a really small house (and table). How do I fit everyone?
- 10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving in a Tiny Apartment on a Tiny Budget
- How I Hosted Thanksgiving in My 195-Square-Foot Apartment
I'm on a budget but want to throw a great party. How?
- How to Host Thanksgiving for 10 on a $100 Budget
- 5 Strategies to Help Avoid Spending a Fortune on Thanksgiving Dinner
- Super Budget Thanksgiving Sangria
- Here's How to Buy Thanksgiving Dinner from Aldi for $100
How do I keep myself from getting overwhelmed?
- A Last-Minute, No-Sweat Timeline for Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner
- A Make-Ahead Schedule for Thanksgiving
One of my guests is an alcoholic. Should we still serve wine?
I have all the cooking handled, but the thought of guests is exhausting.
I need some great music for Thanksgiving Day.
How do we divvy up the Thanksgiving leftovers?
Published November 23, 2016
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