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Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner and not sure where to start? Turn to our Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar for planning tips and more.
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Published Nov. 4, 2016.

Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Don't worry though: we’re here to help you every step of the way. In the first installment of four Facebook Live segments dedicated to helping you prepare for Thanksgiving, Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison shared our Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar, which breaks down when you should start prepping each step of your holiday meal.

We created the calendar below to help you plan ahead so you can enjoy Thanksgiving Day with family and friends.

You Can't Start Too Early

Thanksgiving Planning

Getting an early jump on planning is the key to a successful Thanksgiving feast. Watch as ATK TV hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison run through our Thanksgiving Survival Guide. Pro tip: you can make the turkey stock for gravy and your pecan pies a month in advance.  
Watch the Video

Tune in next week, November 10, for our Inspiring Sides: Beyond the Green Bean Casserole Facebook Live segment for new Thanksgiving side dish recipe inspiration. We’ll show you how to prepare seasonal vegetables for your Thanksgiving meal. Turn on live video notifications for America’s Test Kitchen on Facebook to get viewing updates, and join the conversation by asking your best Thanksgiving questions. 

For more meal planning and recipe inspiration, visit our America’s Test Kitchen Thanksgiving Guide.

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