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I have a very methodical

system for prepping and

cooking all of my

Thanksgiving recipes.

Here’s what it is…

by Maria Gracia Join our newsletter to be notified when the newest Dirty Little Secret is available. When prepping and cooking for big celebrations, like Thanksgiving, there are often lots of steps to remember to do…from when to defrost the turkey, to what time to put the stuffing in the oven, to last-minute prep of dips and spreads. I take the time, a few weeks prior to the actual holiday, to make a list of exactly what has to be done, what day it has to be done, and what time it should begin. It looks like this: Wednesday, Nov 24 3:00P Name of Task 7:30P Name of Task Thursday, Nov 25 6:00AM Name of Task 7:15AM Name of Task 9:20AM Name of Task 11:40AM Name of Task etc. When the day and time is here, I do the TO DOs listed. This makes life so much easier, more organized, and less stressful. I even include when I should begin getting MYSELF ready so that I’m presentable when guests arrive. Back to Dirty Little Secrets Index