Creating a festive mood and preparing a Thanksgiving feast don't have to be a stressful experience if you plan ahead and prepare in steps. Here is a calendar, as well as some great decorating and recipe ideas, to ensure that you are not only ready to go when the big day comes, but you'll be able to relax and spend time with your guests as well.
Thanksgiving is all about appreciating the life's bounty with family and friends -- so a Thanksgiving table should look, well, bountiful. Try these natural decorations that bring the beauty of fall indoors.
Menu Ideas
What Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without a turkey? Try roasting your turkey on a bed of sliced onions, carrots and celery stalks, and adding Walnut, Sausage and Apple Stuffing. Packaged dinner rolls become extraordinary when filled with store-bought pumpkin butter, or sprinkled with fresh herbs before baking. And Bacon-Tossed Brussels Sprouts are a delicious -- and nutritious! -- side dish. Also, try making a pie with canned sweet potatoes instead of traditional pumpkin in my Graham Cracker Crust Sweet Potato Pie. And don't forget delicious drinks. Try Spiced Apple Iced Tea, Winter Punch or Cranberry Eggnog.
