What about the other stuff?
Here’s the only list you need for preparing your Turkey Day feast.
After all, there’s a lot to remember!
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groceries you’ll need for your feast.
Turkey
We knowyou’re probably not going to forget theturkey.
But confirm youbuy the right-sized birdfor your gathering.
A good rule of thumb is one and a half pounds of turkey per person.
If you love a lot of leftovers, add an extra half-pound per person.
The turkey is truly the centerpiece for any Thanksgiving meal.
Stock
Stock is the Thanksgiving cook’s secret weapon.
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Check out our best Thanksgivingdressings and stuffings.
Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs pack a ton of flavor and can be used in almost every recipe.
Fresh chives are also a nice addition to mashed potatoes.
check that you’re well stocked up.
But nothing goes better with a soft, warmdinner rollthan salted butter.
So be sure to buy both kinds.
Plus, it makes the bestfresh whipped creamfor pumpkin pie.
Eggs
Open that carton to double-check you have enough fresh eggs for Thanksgiving baking.
Youll also need some for your favorite holiday casseroles, so stock up.
Use any extra eggs for an after-Thanksgivingbreakfast casserolethe next day.
Our classic recipe forgiblet gravycalls for 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
Brown Sugar
How long has it been since you used your brown sugar?
Weve all opened our box of brown sugar during baking only to find its as hard as a brick.
Grab a fresh box for roasted veggies, sweet potato casserole, or adessert fit for the season.
Plenty of non-alchoholic options are a great idea too, from seltzer and sodas to classiciced tea.
Extra sheet pans are nice to have too.
Salt & Pepper
Double-check yoursalt and pepper shakersto verify they are full for the table.
And confirm you have plenty to season your holiday dishes as they cook.
