Start prepping these to-dos now, and you’ll thank us later!
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Thanksgiving is like the culinary Super Bowla make-it-or-break-itfeast with many dishesand moving parts.
by the time Thanksgiving day arrives.
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Make a Thanksgiving Game Plan
Start your Thanksgiving prep early (perhaps even today!
), to give yourself plenty of time to get organized.
Now is a good time to polish silver and pre-wash anything that has been gathering dust, Murphy says.
And dont forget to go through your pantry items and spices too.
Most of us are holding ontoexpired foodwithout realizing it, Murphy says.
Once youve tossed those items, youll likely clear a good amount of space for Thanksgiving shopping.
Dont be afraid to rearrange placement, if those categories differ during the holidays.
A quick swap is simple when everything is contained.
dump the counters
Youre going to need as much room as possible on the big day.
Youll ensure a seamless transition from one dish to the next.
Thatll make it easy for your helpers to plate the dishes in the last-minute rush to the table.