Final guest count and dietary restrictions — confirm RSVPs
Thanksgiving menu planning — turkey, sides, desserts
Thanksgiving shopping list — grocery and specialty items
Turkey thawing timeline — refrigerator method
Make-ahead side dishes — prep 2-3 days before
Day before — brine turkey, bake pies, set the table
Thanksgiving morning — turkey prep into the oven
Turkey roasting temperature guide — doneness and rest time
Thanksgiving table setting and decor plan
Thanksgiving kitchen equipment checklist — what you'll need
Thanksgiving seating arrangement — table layout and place cards
Gravy and stock preparation — make ahead and reheat