The Holiday Handbook-Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is closer than it feels. Do you have a plan?

Do you know what you’re making, how many people you’re feeding, and what it’s going to cost? Does the whole thing already have you stressed?

This guide is for the busy, the broke, and the too-stressed-to-think. It walks you through the whole holiday, step by step, so you can get organized early, shop smart, cook with confidence, and keep the bill under control.

What’s inside (50+ pages):

• A 4-week countdown that spreads out the work and the spending, so there’s no expensive last-minute haul
• Turkey basics and food safety, including safe temperatures and what to do with ham and other meats
• Recipes for the whole day: appetizers, a traditional whole roast turkey (plus a showstopper brined version and spatchcock), sides, stuffing, drinks, breakfast, desserts, and leftovers
• Many dishes with an alternative method, so you can choose what fits your budget, your kitchen, and your time. Mix and match.
• Swaps and add-ins on the recipes, plus a one-page substitutions reference for when you’re out of something
• Printable planner pages: menu planner, pantry check, shopping list by store section, and holiday staples
• “Shop Smart” tips for what to look for at the store
• Family recipes with the stories behind them, including a few from my grandmother and great-grandmother
• After-the-holiday recipes that turn leftovers into real meals, so nothing goes to waste

It works whether you have four weeks or two. Pick what you need, skip what you don’t, and make the day your own. Nobody’s keeping score.

A free Christmas update is planned for everyone who purchases the guide before Thanksgiving.

I love to cook, and doing it for less is even better. I’ve cooked professionally in delis and as a caterer, and I’ve taken great joy and satisfaction in feeding the homeless, making the most of what you have in any environment. This is more than a hobby for me. Thank you for letting me be part of your table this year.

Happy holidays from my table to yours,

Sarah

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