more. There are lots of recipes out there, but his is my personal fav for parties because it's sweet and kind of accessible, even for those who aren't big on "healthy" stuff: General advice would be to focus on making things you feel comfortable cooking. Your first time cooking for thanksgiving isn't really the best time to try new stuff! I always write out a cooking schedule for myself and post it on the fridge for a major holiday. It's a little obsessive, but I find that if I do that my dinner goes more smoothly. I write down what time each dish needs to go into the oven, at what temp, what time it should come out. I even write down stuff like what time to put water in the glasses or open the wine. That way I don't forget things and I can make sure I leave plenty of time for everything. I also lay out all my serving bowls/plates/spoons/etc in advance so there's no scrambling to find a dish at the last minute. Set the table in advance too. And check your baking dishes to make sure they'll fit in the oven together too! I threw a party once where I intended to put a baking pan and a casserole dish in at the same time and didn't realize until I went to do it that they didn't fit. Oops. Have a couple light snacks on hand for guests while you finish cooking--you don't want anything to