Hosting Thanksgiving for the first time can be a huge task. There are some tips to make hosting this event easier and make sure that everything goes smoothly.
Accept Help
If a guests wants to bring something to add to the meal allow them. They can bring dessert, an appetizer or something else to ease up the workload. Just because a person is hosting dinner does not mean that they have to cook everything. The task of cooking can be shared between guests and the host can cook the main course which is the turkey.
Cook Ahead
Instead of making all the foods on Thanksgiving morning cook as much food as possible ahead of time. Pies can be prepared and heated up again. Casseroles can also be reheated. This will make the morning less stressful.
Stick to the Classics
It seems that people want to try out new recipes and update classic dishes. Thanksgiving is not the time to do this. Stick with the classic recipes. This way the cook can know that their guests will enjoy the meal. This will also save them trouble if the new recipe does not work out well.
Prep the Home
There are some things that can be done around the home the day before the big meal. A person can do things like set the table ahead of time. If there are pets in the home put a sheet over the table to keep their hair off the plates.
These are just some tips to make hosting Thanksgiving dinner successful. If a person delegates and plans out their time they can make a great meal for their family and friends to enjoy.
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