Thanksgiving is known for its endless pickling methods, divisive side dishes, and quarrelsome family members. It’s no wonder hosting can be stressful. Unless you’ve got The Right Stuffing, that is. This series is dedicated to all things Thanksgiving and will help you create dishes that will make it to your table year after year, even if it can’t help you manage your family members.
The easiest way to prepare a complete Thanksgiving meal from start to finish!
Happy Thanksgiving week, and welcome to a new Lifehacker series, The Right Stuffing . While the days leading up to this gigantic festival of food and family can be stressful and fraught with anticipation, it doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, I think you can enjoy it. Whether you’re hosting your first-ever Thanksgiving in a tiny apartment kitchen or you’re shaking up the classics this year, here’s a guide to help you get it all on the table.
From vegan side dishes to turkey carving basics, this series, The Right Stuffing, has the tools you need to plan, execute, and enjoy an incredible meal with the ones you love (or at least can stomach for a day). There are basic recipes here, like lump-free gravy or an easy cranberry sauce that you can customize with booze or aromatics. There’s guidance on basic ingredients to help you veganize your classic dishes as new needs arise. For those who aren’t looking for recipes but can’t seem to figure out their timing, there’s a detailed plan for what to buy in the days leading up to Thanksgiving—and even a template to help you cook all day long.
This collection of Thanksgiving tips and tricks includes helpful recipes, yes, but it can also answer questions you might have about Thanksgiving Day: Is there a really easy way to roast a turkey? Should I deep-fry my bird? How do I even make a pie? There's no shame in wondering, but there's shame in not knowing.
