Thanksgiving dinner calls for a beautifully dressed and roasted turkey. This sizable feast should be shared with as many friends and family members as you can accommodate. Thoughtful planning is the key to successfully feeding a crowd. Start by making a thorough shopping list. You don't want be running around at the last minute picking up items you forgot.
Recruit guests to bring appetizers and dessert.
And be sure to enlist their help with setting the table and clean-up. The following fool-proof roasting instructions and easy vegetable side dishes are designed to take the hassle out of the holiday, so you'll have more time to relax, enjoy and give thanks. This method comes from the Ontario Turkey Producers' Marketing Board. Remove neck and giblets from body cavities. Rinse out cavities, pat dry and fill with stuffing.