Fresh turkeys often are more expensive. The same is true of smoked turkeys, turkey roasts and pre-basted turkeys. Because turkey can be safely stored in the freezer at 0 degrees F, you can purchase a turkey when it goes on sale. Buy at least one pound of turkey for each person you are serving. The smallest turkeys usually weigh about 12 pounds, so if you are serving four people you should have plenty of leftovers.
Cranberries are highly nutritious, but they also can be expensive.
Add two tablespoons of sugar, one-half teaspoon of cinnamon and place the mixture in a baking dish. Top the mixture with marshmallows and bake at 350 degrees F to brown the marshmallows before serving. Little known is the fact that potatoes can be the leading source of vitamin C in the American diet. They're also economical. A pound of potatoes only costs about thirty cents.