American Heritage Insurance Group

We listen. We Understand. No worries.

  • About UsAHIG
  • ServicesOur
    • Adult Care Facilities
    • Automobile Insurance
    • Business Insurance
    • Farm and Agribusiness Insurance
    • Home Insurance
    • Other Insurance Products
      • Small Fleets
    • Renters Insurance
    • Specialty Insurance
      • Pet Insurance
      • Wedding Insurance
  • Insurance CompaniesInsurance
  • BlogVisit the
  • QuoteGet a
  • Contact UsLocations
  • CareersCareers

The Beginners Guide to Thanksgiving

November 2, 2015Leave a Comment

Wheat Field, Orange, Yellow, Green, Grains of Wheat, Sun

While many people already have their Thanksgiving plans set-in-stone, some people might be planning their own Thanksgiving for the first time. For that reason, American Heritage Insurance Group decided to create a beginners guide to hosting Thanksgiving. This guide will help to make your Thanksgiving dinner planning simple and fast. We will include a free download to a printable guide below.

Read all about the different steps and the timeframe you need to host a successful Thanksgiving dinner. We wish you best of luck and a Happy Thanksgiving!


2 Weeks Before

  • Plan a menu. Select dishes that are well rounded and delicious.
  • Decide what kind of turkey to serve.

1 Week Before

  • Get organized by making lists. Make a grocery list with all of the items needed.
  • Plan the table setting. Clean any napkins and tablecloths that might be dirty/dusty.
  • Make a seating chart and place cards.
  • Prepare your kitchen. Clean the pantry, fridge and freezer.
  • Clean your house.
  • Make a cooking plan so everything is done and warm at the same time.

The Monday Before

  • Purchase all non-perishable groceries.
  • If frozen, defrost the turkey.
  • Set the table and arrange any decorations/centerpieces. Place any candles in votive holders.
  • Figure out your serving plan. Write the name of each dish on a post-it and place inside the serving vessel.
  • Clean any glasses and silverware.

The Tuesday Before

  • Make pie dough.
  • Make the cranberry sauce.
  • Cut the bread for stuffing into cubes.

The Wednesday Before

  • Chop vegetables. Place in bowls, cover with plastic bags and refrigerate.
  • Finish the pies.
  • Peel the potatoes. Store in a bowl of water in the fridge.
  • Prep any appetizers.
  • Shop for perishable groceries.
  • Prepare any make ahead side dishes.

Thanksgiving Day

  • Remove the turkey from the fridge in the morning, so it has time to come to room temperature.
  • Make the stuffing.
  • For dinner at 5 p.m., put the turkey in the oven at noon.
  • Reheat the cranberry sauce.
  • Make the mashed potatoes and appetizers.
  • Chill any drinks.

Download for Free: A Beginners Guide to Hosting Thanksgiving


Source: PopSugar

Photo by picjumbo.

Like this article? Share it!

0shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Post

Filed Under: American Heritage

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

WHAT WE OFFER

We will analyze your needs and compare proposals to find you the best coverage at an affordable price.
Automobile Home/Renters Farm Business And More...


© Copyright 2021 American Heritage Insurance Group, LLC