Turkey Day Tips: 14 Pointers for Hosting the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner
When you envision the perfect Thanksgiving, you probably think about gathering around a table with loved ones to laugh and tell stories over a good meal. But more often than not, the holiday ends up wrought with frenzy and last-minute scurrying to get things finished before the guests arrive. And hosting the big meal at your place can sometimes leave you feeling tired before the festivities even begin. But if you want to actually enjoy the feast this year, scroll through the slideshow for a few Thanksgiving tips and tricks to make the holiday go more smoothly.
1. Make Breakfast the Day Before
In the hustle and bustle of preparing an extravagant dinner feast, many hosts fail to remember to eat breakfast. It’s arguably the most important meal of the day, but it’s especially important to fuel up before a day of cooking, cleaning and hosting. And if you’re hosting friends or family overnight before the big day, you’ll want to make the morning as easy as possible on yourself. Consider whipping up overnight oatmeal, quiche or casserole that you can pop in the oven first thing in the morning. Try our Make-Ahead Maple Pecan Coffee Cake, Overnight Egg Casserole with Spinach, Sausage and Cheese or Overnight Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake.