Thanksgiving 911
Find answers to the hottest, most frequently asked holiday dinner help questions, from how to fix lumpy gravy to tips for frying turkey safely.
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Q. We planned for 2 but have 8 coming. Any ideas for last-minute dishes?
Don't worry about preparing every dish from scratch–select a couple of recipes you'd like to make, then fill in the menu with some store-bought items such as cakes, pies, bread and frozen vegetable casseroles. If you don't have time to thaw a whole turkey, consider serving turkey breast or turkey tenderloins.
For more last-minute ideas, see Mission Possible: Thanksgiving in Two Hours or Less and 5-Ingredient 15-Minute Sides.
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Q. Help! My turkey has not thawed yet. What can I do? -
Q. What can I do if my dressing is too dry/too gummy? -
Q. I have no idea what wine to serve with the Thanksgiving meal. Any suggestions? -
Q. How can I get a red wine stain off my white tablecloth? -
Q. Any ideas for festive drinks that are non-alcoholic? -
Q. We planned for 2 but have 8 coming. Any ideas for last-minute dishes?
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Q. What temperature does the turkey need to hit to be safe? -
Q. How can I get everything ready to serve all at once? -
Q. What's the secret to smooth pumpkin pie? -
Q. If I cook the stuffing inside the turkey, will it kill me? -
Q. My gravy is full of lumps. Now what? -
Q. We don't eat meat. How can we celebrate without turkey, sausage, or bacon? -
Q. Every year we serve the same dishes. How do I add something new?
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Q. How am I supposed to get all this stuff in one shopping trip? -
Q. How can I serve the meal more efficiently? -
Q. Guests want to help. What should I say? -
Q. We want to try frying a turkey this year. How can we keep our eyebrows? -
Q. What can I do now to make the big day go easier? -
Q. I forgot the parsley! What else can I use to garnish the turkey? -
Q. Help! I fed my guest dinner and now they need a morning-after breakfast.
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