Tips for Hosting an Apartment Thanksgiving
Sydney Fink • October 30, 2020
Halloween is over, and the rest of the holiday season is fast approaching! You might still be working through your Halloween treats, but it is time to put the skeletons and pumpkins away because Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Time with family and friends is always great, but if it is your turn to host the festivities, you might be feeling some pressure. To make things easier on yourself, here are four tips to help you get through Thanksgiving dinner relatively stress-free!
1. Don't turn down help
Make the process as easy on yourself as possible by accepting people's offers to help! You can even ask everyone to bring a dish, keeping in mind each person’s abilities and resources. For you friends that can’t boil water, ask them to bring napkins, cups, dinner rolls, etc. A step up from that would be making the salad, a cheese platter, or an olive tray. Assign friends and family members with full kitchens things like casseroles, roasted sweet potatoes, desserts, etc. Ideally, you should only have to worry about making the main dish whatever that may be!
2. Consider a casual style
The idea of everyone around a big table giving thanks is nice, but it isn’t always realistic. Take the pressure off by using disposable cutlery/dishes, and use all available seating to make the most of apartment space. Your guests won’t mind sitting on a comfy couch to enjoy a meal- it might even make for a few more laughs and memories!
3. Make a Plan
You’ll want to shop ahead of time – your turkey needs at least two or three days to defrost, depending on the weight. Planning out a cooking schedule can also be a huge help, especially in an apartment with limited space. Make as much as you can ahead of time. Yes, you’ll have to reheat everything the day of, but making a dish of stuffing and a big salad the day before takes those items off your to-do list so you can focus on other things.
4. Finally, set up snack and drink stations outside of the kitchen
You will be busy preparing, heating, and prepping. The last thing you need are guests wandering in to find something to nibble while you are carving a turkey or mashing potatoes.
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