Assembling Thanksgiving
This is a personal checklist of how I set up Thanksgiving for my family, generally serving 10-16 people.
Household Preparation
1 Week Before
1 Day Before
Day Of
After Meal
Things to Purchase aside from Food
- Ice
- Takeaway Storage
Food
Appetizers
- Deviled Eggs
- Charcuterie Plate
Beverages
- Peferred sodas/Seltzers
- Shirley Temples
- Iced Tea
- Wine
- Beer
- Coffee
- Water
Mains
- Turkey(s)
- Ham
- Tri Tip
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes
- Dressing
- Creamed Onions
- Peas
- Rolls
- Grape Salad
- Dinner Salad
- Cabbage Salad
- Yams
- Brussels Sprouts
Garnishes
- Cranberry Sauce
- Gravy
Desserts
- Pumpkin Pie
- Pecan Pie
- Apple Pie
- Berry Pie