Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes : Turkey Strudel

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes : Turkey Strudel

Ingredients:

1 1/2 packages spinach
2 1/2 cups turkey chopped
1/4 cup raisins, seedless chopped
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 sheets phyllo dough
1/2 cup butter melted

Method:

Steam spinach for 2 to 3 minutes; drain very well (make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible) and cool.

Mix together remaining filling ingredients; stir in spinach.

Place one sheet of phyllo on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Brush with melted butter.

Put on 3 more sheets; brush with butter.

Place another sheet crosswise on top of the first 4 sheets; brush with butter.

Top with remaining sheets (going in same direction as the last sheet) and brush with butter.

Spoon filling onto the middle of the phyllo sheets.

Bring phyllo sheets up and over filling and shape into a round shape, make sure phyllo encloses all of the filling.

Brush with remaining butter.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 50 minutes or until golden brown.

Cut in wedges to serve.

Source: recipeland.com

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Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes : Christmas Eggnog

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes : Christmas Eggnog

Ingredients:
2 egg yolks
4 cloves, whole
4 cups/30fl oz whole milk
4 cups/30fl oz heavy (double) cream
1 cup/8 fl oz light rum
½cup brandy
½cup bourbon
1¾ cups powdered/icing sugar
2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method

* In a heavy based saucepan, blend together the milk, cinnamon, cloves and ½ teaspoon of the vanilla extract place over a medium heat and bring up to almost boiling point. Remove from the heat.

* In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar until very light and creamy. Then add the hot milk a little at a time whisking well between each addition.

* Now transfer the mix back into the saucepan and place over a low heat. Continue to heat gently, stirring all of the time. After several minutes the mix will thicken sufficiently to coat the back of the spoon. Do not allow to boil. Remove from the heat.

* Pour the hot mix through a strainer into a jug. Cover with cling wrap and leave to cool completely before refrigerating for a couple of hours.

* Now stir in the cream, liquor, remaining vanilla extract and the nutmeg. Taste and add more liquor if required! Refrigerate overnight.

* Serve in attractive glasses or punch cups with a little extra cinnamon or cocoa dusted over the top.

Tip:
To avoid the risk of overheating the eggnog as you make it, instead of heating the ingredients gently in a saucepan, you can always use a double boiler. Simply whisk the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl suspended over the top of a barely simmering pan of water.

Source: www.gourmet-food-revolution.com

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Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes : Pumpkin Cookies

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes : Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients:
1 cup oil
3 cups sugar
2 eggs -- beaten
3 teaspoons vanilla
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 29-ounce can solid-pack pumpkin
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Guides:
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Beat oil and sugar in mixing bowl. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together. Add to sugar mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating well after each addition. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

Source: www.christmas-cookies.com

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Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes : Apple Streusel Pie

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes : Apple Streusel Pie

INGREDIENTS
Serves 6

1 unbaked,short pastry shell
1½lb/700g sharp flavored dessert apples, peeled and cored
2oz/50g caster sugar
1 level tablespoon cornflour
1oz/25g seedless raisins

Streusel Topping
4oz/100g plain flour
3oz/75g butter, cut into cubes
2oz/50g light muscavado sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 level tablespoons toasted, chopped hazelnuts

icing sugar to decorate

METHOD

• Prepare the pastry case by following the recipes. Do not bake it.
  
• Allow the raisins to soak in hot water or rum for at least an hour.
  
• Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/gas mark 6.
  
• Sift together the flour and the cinnamon into a mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub between the finger tips until you have a rough crumble. Add the brown sugar and continue to rub together until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add 2 tablespoons of the chopped hazelnuts and mix through.
  
• Slice the apples medium/thickly.
  
• In a bowl, mix together the sugar and cornflour.
  
• Drain the raisins from the water.
  
• Arrange the apples in the pastry case, sprinkling the layers with the sugar mixture and the raisins. Form the slices into a mound which is higher in the center.
  
• Cover the apples with the streusel topping and pres down lightly. Sprinkle over the remaining chopped hazelnuts.
  
• Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in the center of the oven for 20 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 375°F/190°C/gas mark 5 and bake for a further 20 to 25 minutes or until the apples are tender - test with a knife.
  
• Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then dust with icing sugar and serve.

Source: www.gourmet-food-revolution.com

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Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes: Baby Carrots Glazed with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes: Baby Carrots Glazed with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey

INGREDIENTS
SERVES 8

3oz (80g) unsalted butter
2lb (800g) baby carrots washed
2/3 cup (150ml) balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon clear honey
salt and freshly milled black pepper
chopped fresh parsley or chives

METHOD

• Melt the butter in a heavy based saucepan over a medium heat. Add the carrots and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Cover with a lid and cook stirring occasionally until al dente (tender-crisp when tested with the point of a sharp knife).
  
• Stir in the balsamic vinegar and honey. Continue to cook uncovered turning frequently until the carrots are tender and glazed.
  
• Season with salt and freshly milled black pepper. Pile the carrots into a warmed serving dish and sprinkle generously with the chopped fresh parsley or chives.

Source: www.gourmet-food-revolution.com

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Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes: Spiced and Super-Moist Roast Turkey

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes: Spiced and Super-Moist Roast Turkey

INGREDIENTS
Serves 12

9-11lb/4-5kg turkey
about 10pints/6 litres cold water
about 4oz/125g salt (preferably Kosher)
7oz/200g light brown sugar
1 pint boiling water
3 tbsp black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick, broken
1 tbsp caraway seeds
4 cloves
2 tbsp allspice berries
4 star anise
2 tbsp white mustard seeds
2 onions quartered
1 x 3in/6cm piece of ginger, cut into 6 slices
1 orange, quartered and squeezed to release the juice
4 tbsp maple syrup
4 tbsp clear honey
4 bay leaves torn into pieces
handful fresh herbs

For basting
4oz/125g butter
3tbsp maple syrup
freshly milled black pepper

METHOD

• Begin the day before by dissolving the salt and brown sugar in the boiling water. Allow to cool and then refrigerate overnight.
  
• Add the brine solution, the water and all of the other brining ingredients to the container you are using. Mix well.
• Untie and remove any string or trussing that is attached to the turkey and then wash inside and out under cold water. Now sink the bird into the liquid adding more water if necessary to completely submerge it. Refrigerate or put into a cool place (see notes above) and leave it for at least 10 hours. Turn the turkey over at least once during this time.
  
• Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse inside and out under cold water. Dry thoroughly using kitchen towel. Allow to come up to room temperature for an hour or 2 as this helps to ensure proper and safe heat penetration.

Roasting ..

• Preheat the oven to 425F/220C/gas mark 7 (fan oven 200C).
  
• Put the butter and maple syrup into a saucepan together and place over a low heat. Stir until the butter is completely melted and the two ingredients are combined.
  
• Generously brush the maple butter glaze all over the turkey and season with freshly milled black pepper.
  
• In a large roasting tin, place two long lengths of kitchen foil, one widthways and the other lengthways (forming a rather large "cross"). Place the turkey on top of the foil. Now fold the closest piece upwards and form a pleat where the ends meet above the breast. Then fold the other piece of foil upwards and crimp and fold to create a loose parcel that allows air to circulate around the breast.
  
• Put the turkey into the oven and cook for 40 minutes before lowering the temperature to 350F/180C/gas mark 4 (fan oven 160C). Now continue to roast for about another 2 hours.
  
• Remove the turkey from the oven and carefully peel back the foil to expose the breast. Baste with some of the juices from the pan. Turn the heat back up to 425F/220C/gas mark 7 (fan oven 200C) and roast for about another 20 minutes until the breast is golden brown.

Testing if the turkey is cooked

Turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F/74°C as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. At this temperature, the turkey will be cooked perfectly and safely yet remain beautifully moist.

If you do not have a meat thermometer, you can test for doneness by piercing the thickest part of the leg with a skewer or sharp knife. If the juices run perfectly clear, it's cooked. If the juices show any sign of pinkness, return to the oven for another 15 minutes and test again.

• Very carefully lift the turkey from the pan and place on a cutting board. Leave to rest for at least 30 minutes loosely covered with foil.

Source : www.gourmet-food-revolution.com

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Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes: Curried Pumpkin Soup

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes: Curried Pumpkin Soup

yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
active time: 20 min
total time: 50 min

Ingredients:
# 2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 cups)
# 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# 2 large garlic cloves, minced
# 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
# 2 teaspoons ground cumin
# 1 teaspoon ground coriander
# 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
# 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
# 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
# 2 (15-oz) cans solid-pack pumpkin (3 1/2 cups; not pie filling)
# 4 cups water
# 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (12 fl oz)
# 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat)
# 1/4 cup olive oil
# 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
# 8 fresh curry leaves

Preparation :

Cook onions in butter in a wide 6-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add cumin, coriander, and cardamom and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in salt, red pepper flakes, pumpkin, water, broth, and coconut milk and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a large bowl, and return soup to pot. Keep soup warm over low heat.

Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds until they begin to pop, about 15 seconds. Add curry leaves and cook 5 seconds, then pour mixture into pumpkin soup. Stir until combined well and season soup with salt. Soup can be thinned with additional water.

source: www.epicurious.com

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Dates for 2010
Canada: October 11th - USA: November 25th

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There are many variation in Thanksgiving dinner menu from all over the world, this is my favourite Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes.

Thanksgiving Dinner :

First Course : Curried Pumpkin Soup
Main Course: Spiced and Super-Moist Roast Turkey
Vegetables and Accompaniments : Baby Carrots Glazed with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey
Dessert Courses : Apple Streusel Pie
Thanksgiving Leftovers : Turkey Strudel
Thanksgiving Beverages : Eggnog
Thanksgiving Baking : Pumpkin Cookies

Source: www.gourmet-food-revolution.com

Your Thanksgiving Party: Day of Preparations

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Your Thanksgiving Party: Day of Preparations

Are you in the mist of planning a Thanksgiving party? When it comes to Thanksgiving parties, a large amount of focus is placed on the planning and the preparation. While it is always advised that you plan and prepare for your party in advance, there are some things that just cannot be done until the last minute or, at least, the day of your party. That is why it may be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the last minute party preparations that you will have to make.

Depending on the size of your Thanksgiving party, you may need to make additional accommodations for your guests. These accommodations may likely include seating arrangements. If you need to set up additional tables and chairs, it may be a good idea to save that task until the day of your Thanksgiving party. This will prevent your home from being cluttered with additional tables and chairs; tables and chairs that may very well be in your way.

Since a Thanksgiving party is not complete without Thanksgiving decorations, there is a good chance that you will be decorating your home. If you do choose to decorate your home, for your Thanksgiving party, you may want to leave the decorations until the last minute. Of course, you can always put your decorations up early, if you want to, but there are a number of benefits to leaving them down until the day of your party. Those benefits include the lack of dust that will accumulate on those decorations and the less likelihood of them getting damaged before your party even begins.

If you decided to incorporate a Thanksgiving dinner into your Thanksgiving party, you may have prepared some of your foods and side dishes early. While you can prepare a number of dished in advance, there are some that need to be made at the last minute. Whether you are cooking a turkey or preparing a fresh salad, you may need to do your cooking on the day of, likely the morning of, your party. Even if you are just serving snacks and drinks at your party, you will want to wait until that day to start setting them out.

Another task that you may want to leave until the day of your party is the cleaning of your home. While you can also start to prepare your home a few days before your party is set to take place, there are some cleaning tasks that you may want to leave until the last few hours. These tasks may include a quick dusting, as well as a quick vacuum. Waiting until the day of your Thanksgiving party to sweep or vacuum your home will help to ensure that your home is as clean as it could possibly be.

In addition to the above mentioned tasks, you will likely find that there are number of other tasks that you may like to complete on the day of your Thanksgiving party. If you are currently in the planning stages, it may be a good idea to develop a party checklist or a party planning schedule. This may make it easier to decide what you should and shouldn’t save until the day of your Thanksgiving party. In addition to giving you a set schedule to follow, you will also likely find that planning your party ahead of time, even at the last minute, will make it easier for you to enjoy yourself, even before your Thanksgiving party begins.

Why You Should Start Planning Your Thanksgiving Party Early

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Why You Should Start Planning Your Thanksgiving Party Early

Have you made the decision to host a Thanksgiving party this year? If so, have you already started planning? Regardless of whether or not you have started the planning, you are advised to start it early. Planning a party, even a Thanksgiving party, is a lot easier said than done. That is why it is important that you start planning for your party early, you will find that there are a number of benefits to doing so.

Before you can start to understand the benefits of planning for your party early, it is important to remember one thing, the definition of the word early. When it comes to doing something early, we all have different views. One thing is for sure, early means different things to different individuals. For this article, we are going to consider early about two or three weeks before your party. Depending on your own personal preference, you may choose to plan your Thanksgiving party even earlier; it is completely up to you.

Perhaps, the greatest benefit of starting to plan your Thanksgiving party early is that you will have all of your bases covered. As previously mentioned, planning party isn’t always as easy as it may seem or sound. As much as we would like to purchase all of our needed supplies, problems arise. Whether you are unable to find that you wanted or you didn’t purchase enough of what you needed, you don’t want to be left unprepared. Preparing for your Thanksgiving party in advance will help to ensure that you have all of the supplies, including the decorations and food that you need to have. If by some chance you didn’t get everything you needed, you should be able to notice before the day of your party arrives.

Whether you are planning on including a Thanksgiving dinner with your party or not, you will still need to get food and drinks. Depending on the size of your Thanksgiving party, those food and drinks could get fairly expensive. That is why it may be a good idea to start buying these items ahead of time. Doing so, will not only enable you to get the supplies that you need, ahead of time, but it may also help you get your food and drinks at a more affordable price. Whenever you happen to be in a store and you see something that you could use at your party, you are advised to get it, especially if that item is on sale. Purchasing food and drinks for your party while they are on sale, is a great way to have an amazing, but low-cost party.

In addition to food and drinks, there is also a good chance that you would like to decorate for your Thanksgiving party. Unfortunately, not all retail stores carry a large selection of Thanksgiving decorations. Sometimes, it seems as if they skip Thanksgiving and jump right to Christmas. This does not mean that you cannot get the Thanksgiving decorations that you wanted to have, it just means that you should try and purchase them early. This will help to ensure that you get the decorations that you wanted to have. This is extremely important because, in addition to carrying a limited number of decorations, most retail stores do not replenish their holiday items. Essentially, this means that when the decorations are gone, they are gone.

Another one of the many reasons why you should start planning your Thanksgiving party early is because the sooner you start your planning, the sooner you can invite your party guests. Around the holidays, you will find that many people already have plans or something that they would like to do. This does not mean that you shouldn’t have a Thanksgiving party; it just means that you need to invite your guests before they make other plans. You will want to invite your guests, at least, two weeks before your party, but it may be a good idea to send out invitations a month or so early.

There is a good chance that no matter what you do or when you start planning, your Thanksgiving party will be a success. Despite being a success, you can benefit a number of different ways, by planning your Thanksgiving party early.

Why You Should Plan an Adult Only Thanksgiving Party

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Why You Should Plan an Adult Only Thanksgiving Party

Have you recently decided that you would like to host a Thanksgiving party? If so, have you decided which type of party you would like to host? Unfortunately, a large number of Thanksgiving party hosts don’t really realize that they have a choice. The reality is that you do. If you want, you could have a casual Thanksgiving party, a formal Thanksgiving party, a Thanksgiving party with adults and kids, or a Thanksgiving party with just adults; the decision is yours to make. However, you may find that an adult only party is the way to go.

Perhaps, the first question that you should ask yourself is can you host an adult only party? An adult only party is a party where only adults are present, no kids. While you may prefer to have an adult only party, it may be a little bit difficult for you to do, especially if you have kids. If you can find someone to watch your children for the day or the evening, you may be able to have an adult only Thanksgiving party, but it is also important to remember your guest, they too might have kids.

Although you may find it difficult to host an adult party, you may want to give it some serious thought. This is because there are an unlimited number of benefits to hosting an adult party. One of those benefits is that adult drinks can be served. Of course, you can always serve alcoholic beverages at a Thanksgiving party when kids are present, but there are some who do not like to drink in front of children, especially their own children. There is a good chance that your party will be nice and fun without alcohol, but many adults enjoy drinking when at a social event.

An adult only Thanksgiving party may make it easier to choose entertainment for the party. While you and other adults may enjoy dancing, young children may not always. You can also play games centered on alcohol or even enjoy adult aged games, such as adult themed board games. These types of games may not be ideal for children, particular because of the alcohol or the adult questions or answers that are needed to play certain party board games.

Perhaps, the biggest benefit to having an adult only Thanksgiving party is the fact that there will be no kids present. While all parents love their kids, often more than their own life, there are times when a parent just needs a break. Whether you are a parent or some of your guests are, it is likely that they will enjoy the times to themselves. It may seem silly, but an adult setting and adult conversations are things that many parents often long for.

As previously mentioned, it may be a little bit difficult to plan a Thanksgiving party for adults only. If you are not sure about what you should do, it may be a good idea to discuss it with some of your other party guests, especially those that have children. There is a good chance that most of your party guests would still come to your party if their children couldn’t, but you may also find that some will not. It may be a good idea to determine, ahead of time, what the majority of your guests would or wouldn’t do. This may help you to decide whether or not an adult only Thanksgiving party is worth it or even possible.

Why You Should Plan a Kids’ Only Thanksgiving Party

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Why You Should Plan a Kids’ Only Thanksgiving Party

Are you a parent? If so, there is a good chance that you already know just how much children like the holidays, as well as parties. For that reason, you may want to think about planning a kids’ only Thanksgiving party. Being a parent, you will find that there are a number of benefits to doing so.

As previously mentioned, most children love the holidays and parties. That is, perhaps, one the greatest reasons why you should want to host a kids’ only Thanksgiving party. There is a good chance, that whether you are the parent of a toddler or a teenager, your child would enjoy the chance to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in a fun and exciting way. Throw in a couple of friends or other young relatives, and you and your children are sure to have a good time.

Another reason why you should plan a kids’ only Thanksgiving party is because they are tailored specifically to kids. Alto often children are left to find their own activities or entertain themselves at adult parties. While this can still be somewhat fun for a child, it is better to center a party specifically around them and other children their age. Not only will they likely enjoy the fact that they get to celebrate the holiday, but they will also enjoy the fact that they get to do it in their own unique way; a party just for them!

As nice as kids’ only parties are, including kids’ only Thanksgiving parties, you will sometimes find that they are somewhat difficult to plan. As a parent, you likely already know that it is easier to please a roomful of adults than it is a roomful of kids. However, you may be pleased to know that there are a number of different ways that you can make your kids’ only Thanksgiving party a success. One of those ways is by incorporating games into the party. You can easily find information on a number of fun, kid appropriate Thanksgiving games online. It may also be a good idea to let your child or their friends choose the games that they want to play.

Although kids’ only Thanksgiving parties specifically target children, you may find other party guests present at your Thanksgiving party. These additional guests are likely to be the parents of your child’s friends or relatives. Although many parents would be more than happy to drop their children off at your home for a few hours, some parents would prefer to stay. Despite what you may believe, this will not necessarily ruin your kids’ only Thanksgiving party, especially if your party guests are young in age. Many children enjoy having their parents around and you may also enjoy the extra assistance and added company.

Depending on the age of your child, you may wish to allow them to make their own guest list. Teenagers should me more than able to create their own Thanksgiving party guest list, with your final approval of course. However, for younger children, it may be a good idea if you complete the guest list yourself. The best types of kids’ only Thanksgiving parties are the ones that have children that are all about the same age. Having children around the same age often results in similar likes and dislikes. This may make it possible for you to plan a fun and exciting, but relatively easy Thanksgiving party.

Why You Should Host a Thanksgiving Party

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Why You Should Host a Thanksgiving Party

When it comes to Thanksgiving, a fairly large amount of focus is placed on families. While you are always urged to spend the holidays with your family, whenever you have the chance, you may not necessarily be able to. Each year, millions of Americans spend Thanksgiving alone. Whether you may end up spending the Thanksgiving holiday alone or some of your friends might, you don’t necessarily have to. If you want to make it so you are not alone on Thanksgiving or those that you know and love aren’t alone, you could make the decision to host a Thanksgiving party at your home.

As previously mentioned, the greatest reasons why you may want to host a Thanksgiving party is so that no one will be alone for the holidays. Whether you choose to invite your friends, family members, coworkers, or neighbors, there is a good chance that you may, literally, be making someone’s holiday. In addition to party guests that have no other plans or family in the area, you may also find that even those that do have other plans will try and stop by your Thanksgiving party. There is just something about the holiday season, as well as a party, that makes everyone want to socialize, even with those that they may not personally know well.

Another reason why you may be interested in hosting a Thanksgiving party is to create a social network of friends, family members, neighbors, or coworkers. Whether you are new to the neighborhood, the family, or even work, you may want to think about hosting a Thanksgiving party and inviting your new friends or acquaintances. If you are new to the area, you may find that hosting a Thanksgiving party is one of the best ways to familiarize yourself with those that you may end up interacting with, as well as make new friends. Even if you are not new to the workplace, area, or family, it may be good idea to host a Thanksgiving party and invite someone who may be. You may help make it easier for that individual to feel more comfortable in their new setting.

If you are a parent, it may also be a good idea to for you to host a Thanksgiving party. No matter what the age of your child or children, one thing is for sure, kids love parties. In fact, you may even want to think about hosting a kids’ only Thanksgiving party. Your child would likely enjoy the fact that you are willing to plan a party just for them and their friends. If you would prefer to host a Thanksgiving party that you, as well as your children would enjoy, you may want to think about hosting an all ages Thanksgiving party. An all ages Thanksgiving party would make it so your child or children could invite their friends, but so you would also invite your own guests as well.

Another one of the many reasons why you should, at least, think about hosting a Thanksgiving party is because they are relatively easy to host. Of course, you will find that some planning and preparation is involved, but what is nice about planning your own Thanksgiving party is that you could, literally, make your party anything that you want it to be. For instance, if you would like to go all out and plan the ultimate party of the year, you may want to think about hosting a formal Thanksgiving party. If you are interested in hosting a Thanksgiving party, but you don’t want all of the hassle that goes along with planning one, you may want to host a casual Thanksgiving party. The type of Thanksgiving party that you choose to host will have a direct impact on exactly how easy it is to host your own party.

Whether you are looking to please your children, avoid spending the holidays alone, or if you just want to have a party, you may want to seriously consider hosting your own Thanksgiving party. If you would like to, you are urged to act fast. You will want to invite your guests before they make other plans or someone else decides to host their own Thanksgiving party.

Why You Should Choose to Host a Formal Thanksgiving Party

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Why You Should Choose to Host a Formal Thanksgiving Party

Each year, an unlimited number of Thanksgiving parties are held. Are you looking to host one this year? If so, have you decided which type of Thanksgiving party you would like to have? Unfortunately, a large number of party guests do not realize that they actually have a choice. Truth be told, you do. You can either have a causal Thanksgiving party or a formal Thanksgiving party. Although many party hosts choose to have casual parties, you will find that there are a number of benefits to planning and hosting a formal Thanksgiving party.

Perhaps, the greatest reason why many party hosts choose to make their Thanksgiving party a formal one is because they enjoy elegant events. How formal you would like to go is completely up to you, but a large number of party hosts request that their party guests arrive in formal apparel or, at least, in eveningwear. Although you may think that most of your guests would prefer to arrive in jeans, that isn’t always in the case. Many adults enjoy attending elegant events, but many are just unable to. Your formal Thanksgiving party may give your guests the excuses that they wanted to wear that elegant evening dress or suit that has been sitting in the back of their closet for ages.

Another reason why you should think about hosting a formal Thanksgiving party is because of the holiday. In the past, holidays were associated with formal and elegant events and attire. While these events do still exist today, it seems as many of us have gotten to use to tossing on a pair of jeans for Thanksgiving dinner. While that is still possible to wear casual clothing to a Thanksgiving party or dinner, a holiday as special as Thanksgiving should be celebrated in style.

If you enjoy planning parties, a formal Thanksgiving party may be right for you. Although all parties, including casual Thanksgiving parties do require some preparation; you will see that formal Thanksgiving parties require more. While this may be considered a disadvantage, it doesn’t necessarily have to be, especially if you enjoy party planning. A formal Thanksgiving party will enable you to show off your party planning skills. It is always assumed that those who plan elegant, formal parties are the best at what they do and all of your party guests will easily be able to see that.

If you do make the decision to plan a formal Thanksgiving party, you can choose to do your party in any way that you see fit; however, many party hosts make their formal Thanksgiving parties adult only. A formal, adult only Thanksgiving party has an unlimited number of benefits, all on its own. You many find that more guests are willing to attend your party, particularly those that are not parents, but even those who are parents will likely attend. Adults, whether they have children are not, always enjoy the opportunity to socialize in an adult setting and what better setting than a formal Thanksgiving party?

Although there is a good chance that you may be interested in planning a formal Thanksgiving party, there is also a chance that you might not be interested. As nice as formal Thanksgiving parties are, they are not required. As the party host, you have the ability to choose exactly what you want or do not want your Thanksgiving party to be.

Why You Should Choose to Host a Causal Thanksgiving Party

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Why You Should Choose to Host a Causal Thanksgiving Party

Are you interested in hosting a Thanksgiving party this year? If so, you are definitely not alone. Each year, millions of Americans think about hosting a Thanksgiving party; however, many never end up doing so. One of the many reasons for that is the wrong assumption. Many individuals mistakenly believe that a Thanksgiving party needs to be an elegant or a formal event. While there are a number of benefits to hosting a formal Thanksgiving party, there are also a number of benefits to hosting a casual one.

Perhaps, the greatest benefit to hosting a causal Thanksgiving party is the preparation time. While your casual Thanksgiving party will still require some planning and preparation, you will find that it is much less than the planning needed for a formal party. This, alone, may make you want to host a casual thanksgiving party. Casual Thanksgiving parties enable you to have the party that you wanted to, without consuming all of your time.

In addition to saving time, you will also find that a casual Thanksgiving party may help you save money. It is no secret that to plan a formal or elegant Thanksgiving party, you need to go all out. The same does not have to be said for casual Thanksgiving parties. At a casual Thanksgiving party you could easily get away with putting out a few snacks and a choice of multiple beverages. If your guests know, ahead of time, that your Thanksgiving party is a casual one, they will not expect the works.

You may also find that it is easier to choose entertainment for a causal party than it is a formal Thanksgiving party. With a casual Thanksgiving party, as previously mentioned, your guests are not expecting to be treated as if they were at a four star hotel. Instead, they will likely expect to have fun. Luckily for you, there are an unlimited number of different forms of entertainment that are just perfect for casual parties. This means that in addition to music and dancing, you could easily play a number of other fun holiday games; games that might not necessarily fit in at a formal Thanksgiving party.

A casual Thanksgiving party may be ideal if you or a large number of your guests are parents. When attending a formal party, even a Thanksgiving party, most parents are asked to leave their children at home. While some parents do not mind doing so, there are others who may. That is why a casual Thanksgiving party may be great, whether you have kids yourself or a number of party guests do. With a few activities, such as party games, centered towards children, the children, as well as the adults, could easily enjoy themselves at your next Thanksgiving party.

While there are a number of different reasons why you may want to host a causal Thanksgiving party, there are also a number of reasons why your guests may want you to host one; one of those reasons being the cost of attending your party. With a casual Thanksgiving party, your guests may choose to arrive in jeans or a nice pair of pants; often something that they already own. When it comes to formal Thanksgiving parties, it is not uncommon for guests to go out and purchase new, potentially expensive, eveningwear. A casual Thanksgiving party may make it so your guests do not have to pay to come to your party.

As previously mentioned, even casual parties require some planning and preparation. To ensure that your next casual Thanksgiving party, if you decide to have one, goes off exactly as planned, you are urged to start planning for your party in advance. Depending on the size of your party, it may be a good idea to start your planning, at least, a month in advance. The larger the size of your party, the earlier you may want to start your planning.

What to Consider Before Deciding to Host a Thanksgiving Party

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : What to Consider Before Deciding to Host a Thanksgiving Party

Are you interested in hosting a Thanksgiving party this year? If so, you likely already know that you have a large amount of work in front of you. If you have yet to officially announce that you are planning on hosting a Thanksgiving party, it may be a good idea to step back and give your decision some serious thought. As previously mentioned, Thanksgiving parties aren’t always easy to plan. The difficult planning is one of the many things that may make you want to change your mind about hosting a Thanksgiving party.

One of the most important things that you need to remember, when deciding whether or not you should host a Thanksgiving party, is the time. The holiday season is a busy time. Most families already have plans, when it comes to Thanksgiving. You should keep this in mind. If you are still interested in hosting a Thanksgiving party, it may be a good idea to invite your guests early or have your party the day before or the day after. Doing so may help to ensure that your guests will be able to attend your event.

You will also want to think about food. A large number of individuals incorporate a Thanksgiving dinner into their Thanksgiving party, but not everyone does. You will need to decide whether you would like to do so or not. If you only plan on serving snacks at your party, you will want to keep the time of your party in mind. If you host a party around lunch or dinnertime, your guests might assume that you will be feeding them a whole meal. It might be a good idea to incorporate a Thanksgiving dinner into your party, but you will likely find that it is a lot of extra work.

It is also important that you determine whether or not you will want to have an all adult party or a party for both kids and adults. This, alone, may change your mind about hosting a Thanksgiving party. Adult parties are ideal because they give adults a chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy themselves. The only problem with an adult only Thanksgiving party is that there is a good chance that some of your party guests may have kids. If you are against having children present at your party, it may be a good idea to decide this ahead of time. You will not want to have some guests bring their children, while others do not. If you cannot make a decision or say no to some of your guests, it may be a good idea to hold off on the Thanksgiving party.

Perhaps, the most important thing that you need to consider, before making a decision as to whether or not you want to host a Thanksgiving party, is the cost of it. Unfortunately, it can be expensive to plan a party, even a Thanksgiving party. If you are leaning towards throwing a party, it may be a good idea to make a list of the guests, the decorations, and the food or drinks that you will need. This may help you determine the cost of throwing a Thanksgiving party. If you find it difficult to afford a party, it may be a good idea to cut back on your guests, as well as the food that you plan on serving, or else you might not even want to host a party after all.

Although it may seem as if there are a number of disadvantages to throwing a Thanksgiving party, there really aren’t that many. In fact, there are also a number of advantages to hosting a Thanksgiving party. One of those advantages is that you get to spend the holidays with those that you know and love. Honestly, you will have to make your own decision, but it may be a good idea to keep the above mentioned points in mind.

Thanksgiving Party Invitations: Creative Ways to Invite Your Guests

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Thanksgiving Party Invitations: Creative Ways to Invite Your Guests

When it comes to planning a party, even a Thanksgiving party, a large amount of focus is placed on the party itself. While it is important to thoroughly plan out and prepare for you Thanksgiving party, in advance, there are some party hosts who forget the importance of inviting their guests. While guests always end up getting invited, it isn’t in the way that they always wished to be invited. If you are hosting a Thanksgiving party, you are urged to invite your guests with real party invitations; you will find that there are a number of benefits to doing so.

Perhaps, the biggest benefit to inviting your guests to your Thanksgiving party with formal invitations is the fact that your invitations will reflect upon your party. Guests who receive a simple phone call or an email may still be likely to attend your party, but there is also a chance that they may not want to. One of the reasons for that is because guests often feel that they should be invited to a party formally, not in a completely casual matter. A quick phone call or email may make your guests feel as if you do not really want them at your party. That is why it is advised that, whenever possible, you send your Thanksgiving party guests real invitations.

When it comes to party invitations, you will find that you have a number of different options. The most popular option, perhaps, is using store bought invitations. Store bought invitations are nice and they typically come with pre-filled recommendations, such as your Thanksgiving party time, date, and place. What is nice about store bought party invitations is that they come in a number of different styles. If you are looking for a somewhat elegant invitation, you could easily find some at your local department store or party supply store. If you are looking to send out real party invitations, but at an affordable price, you can easily find low-cost invitations at your local discount stores or dollar stores.

As previously mentioned, there is a good chance that you may be interested in purchasing a formal set of Thanksgiving party invitations. These formal, elegant types of invitations are ideal for formal Thanksgiving parties; parties that often have an eveningwear dress code. If you are looking for beautiful elegant party invitations, invitations that you cannot buy in a store, it may be best to search online. Online, there are a number of different individuals and companies who specialize in making elegant party invitations, as well as customized invitations. These invitations, as you likely already know, will cost more than traditional store bought invitations, but if they are the perfect fit for your party, they will be well worth the cost.

As nice as it is to order customized Thanksgiving party decorations, they can be quite costly. If you are looking for an elegant way to invite your guests to your Thanksgiving party, you can still do so, without spending more money than you want to. You can easily do this by making your own Thanksgiving party invitations. In most party supplies stores, as well as craft stores, you can find a collection of blank cards or you could use traditional computer paper. On your computer, you will likely find a number of preset card templates, including party invitations. You can use these templates to create your own, unique party invitations. Depending on your creativity, you may also wish to create your own handcrafted Thanksgiving party invitations.

As previously mentioned, there are a number of benefits to sending your Thanksgiving party guests real party invitations, whether they are handmade or store bought. Since you have a wide array of options to choose from, you are advised to send your party guests real party invitations. There is a good chance that your party guests will not only enjoy the thought, but they may also be more likely to attend your party.

Thanksgiving Party Decorations: Your Buying Options

Thanksgiving Party Ideas: Thanksgiving Party Decorations: Your Buying Options

When it comes to parties, whether they be Thanksgiving parties, Christmas parties, or birthday parties, a party is not complete without party decorations. That is why if you are planning on hosting a Thanksgiving party this year, you may be in need of Thanksgiving party decorations. If you have yet to start buying your party decorations, there are a number of important factors that you may want to keep in mind. These important factors will likely make it easier, as well as more affordable, to purchase decorations for your next Thanksgiving party.

Perhaps, the first step in buying decorations for your Thanksgiving party is deciding what you want to buy. While you can always do this as soon as you get to the store, it may be a good idea to develop a list ahead of time. Once you arrive at the store, to purchase your Thanksgiving party decorations, you could easily alter that list, but a list may help to ensure that you remember to get everything that you needed or wanted to, in the form of party decorations. Once you have developed that list, whether it only be a rough draft or set in stone, you can then start shopping for your Thanksgiving party decorations.

When looking to purchase Thanksgiving party decorations, you will, literally, find that you have an unlimited number of different options. One of those options is your local party supply store. Party supply stores are great places to purchase party decorations from, even Thanksgiving decorations. With most party supply stores, you will find that they have a larger product selection, when compared to most traditional retail stores. While the cost of shopping at a party supply store may be a little bit higher than most other retail stores, you should easily be able to find exactly what you are looking for and even more!

As previously mentioned, party supply stores tend to charge a little bit more money for their products. While the difference will not be extreme, it may be enough to make you want to shop elsewhere, especially if you are planning a Thanksgiving party on a budget. If the cost of your Thanksgiving party decorations is a concern, you may want to consider shopping at one of your local discount stores or dollar stores. With dollar stores, everything is one dollar or less. With discount stores, you tend to get access to a large number of low-cost products, many of which cost around a dollar or two. Almost all discount stores and dollars stores, in the United States, get a fairly large selection of Thanksgiving decorations around the holidays. By shopping at these stores, you could decorate your home, for your Thanksgiving party, without having to go broke.

In addition to dollar stores, discount stores, and party supply stores, you should also be able to purchase your Thanksgiving party supplies from one of your local department stores. Department stores are retail stores that are not always as cheap as discount stores and dollar stores, but are cheaper than party supplies stores. What is nice about department stores is that some carry a fairly large selection of foods. This means that in addition to getting decorations for your Thanksgiving party, you could also get your food, drinks, and snacks, all in one trip.

If you are looking to buy your Thanksgiving party decorations in bulk or if you are looking for something unique, you may want to purchase your Thanksgiving party supplies online. With a standard internet search, you should easily be able to find a number of online retailers that specialize in selling Thanksgiving party decorations. With a little bit of luck, you may also be able to find individuals or companies that specialize in selling beautiful, handcraft Thanksgiving decorations.

Although your first thought may be to purchase all of your Thanksgiving party decorations at once and from one store, you may want to rethink that decision. By visiting a number of the above mentioned retail stores, both on and offline, you may be able to create a collection of beautiful Thanksgiving party decorations.

Should You Incorporate Dinner into Your Thanksgiving Party?

Thanksgiving Party Ideas: Should You Incorporate Dinner into Your Thanksgiving Party?

Have you recently made the decision to host a Thanksgiving party? If so, do you plan on incorporating a Thanksgiving dinner into that party? While a large number of Thanksgiving party hosts do, you are not necessarily required to. If you are unsure as to what you would like to do, it may be a good idea to examine the advantages and disadvantages of pairing a Thanksgiving dinner with a Thanksgiving party.

Perhaps, the biggest disadvantage to including a Thanksgiving dinner with your Thanksgiving party is the extra preparation. Let’s face it; it isn’t easy to cook a Thanksgiving dinner, even a small one. Depending on the size of your party, you may find it extremely difficult, or even impossible, to prepare dinner for each and every one of your guests. That is why a large number of party hosts only choose to serve their party guests snacks and beverages.

In addition to the extra preparation, you will also find that including a Thanksgiving dinner with your Thanksgiving party is also likely to increase your party costs. Depending on the size of your party, you may need to purchase more than one turkey and additional side dishes. If would be planning a Thanksgiving party on a budget, it may be wise of you to forgo the Thanksgiving dinner. As long as your guests know that you will not be serving dinner at your party, everything should be all good.

Speaking of your party guests, the fact that they might assume that you are serving dinner can be a disadvantage to not serving dinner at your Thanksgiving party. As previously mentioned, it is advised that you inform your guests, either personally or on their invitations, that you will only be serving snacks. This may make it so your guest may be able to make other dinner arrangements, either before they leave for your party or after they return home from it. It may also be a good idea not to schedule your Thanksgiving party at a popular lunch or dinner time. This may make it easier on your guest, especially those who expect to eat at a certain time.

Although it may seem like there are a number of disadvantages to paring a Thanksgiving dinner with your Thanksgiving party, there are also a number of advantages to doing so. As previously mentioned, one of those advantages if your guests. Most guests would prefer if they were served dinner at a party; it allows them to eliminate cooking themselves; however, most would likely understand if you decide not to cook a large Thanksgiving dinner.

Despite the fact that Thanksgiving dinners can be time consuming and costly, as mentioned above, there are a number of different steps that you can take to not only save time, but also save money. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, you will find a number of Thanksgiving food sales and discounts. If you shop where the sales are, you should be able to prepare a relatively affordable Thanksgiving dinner. Also, if you will be cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for a large number of individuals, you may want to ask your other party guests for assistance. In most cases, you will find that your close friends and family members would be more than willing to prepare a small side dish.

It is also important to note what Thanksgiving dinners are all about. While parties accomplish the same thing; there is just something about a Thanksgiving dinner that brings family, friends, and even neighbors together. By incorporating a Thanksgiving dinner into your Thanksgiving party, you could easily show your guests the love, thanks, and appreciation that you feel for them.

When it comes to including a Thanksgiving dinner with your Thanksgiving party, you will need to make your own decision. While you will want to make your own decision, it may be a good idea to keep the above mentioned advantages and disadvantages in mind.

Shopping for Thanksgiving Party Supplies

Thanksgiving Party Ideas : Thanksgiving Party Ideas: Shopping for Thanksgiving Party Supplies

What do you plan on doing this Thanksgiving holiday? While a large number of individuals just have dinner with their family and then return home, you may be looking for something more. If so, you may be interested in hosting a Thanksgiving party. If and when you make the decision to host a Thanksgiving party, you will likely need to buy supplies for your party. Do you know where you can get those supplies from?

When it comes to shopping for Thanksgiving party supplies, you will find that you literally have an unlimited number of options. Honestly, your options will all depend on what you are looking for. For instance, you may find that you cannot buy food from the same places that you can buy Thanksgiving party decorations. That is why it may be a good idea to examine all of the locations that you may need or want to shop and then develop a shopping plan. A shopping plan is one of the best ways to ensure that you get exactly what you need to have to make your next Thanksgiving party a success.

Whether you are hosting a Thanksgiving party that includes a Thanksgiving dinner or just snacks, you will need to purchase some food. While it is possible to purchase food and decorations from some department stores, you may prefer to shop at one of your local grocery stores. Around Thanksgiving time, many grocery stores place their food items on sale, whereas not all department stores do. By looking out for great sales, you should be able to find all of the food, snacks, and drinks that you wanted, but at an affordable price.

It was previously stated that you should be able to purchase Thanksgiving decorations from traditional department stores. Of course, you can and for a relatively affordable price, but you may also want to look elsewhere. If you are shopping for last minute Thanksgiving party decorations or you are looking for the largest selection of decorations, it may be a good idea to visit a party supply store. When it comes to all different kinds of parties, including Thanksgiving parties, party stores tend to have a larger selection of decorations to choose from. While you may have to pay a little bit more money, you are almost always guaranteed to find what you are looking for at a party supply store.

In addition to shopping locally, in storefront retail locations, it may be a good idea to give online shopping some thought. In fact, online shopping may give you, hands down, the largest selection of Thanksgiving decorations to choose from. Online, you will, literally, find hundreds of individuals and retailers who are selling everything from Thanksgiving placemats to Thanksgiving centerpieces. You will also find that online retailers do not have to worry about floor space. That is why most online retailers tend to have a much larger selection of Thanksgiving decorations, when compared to most storefront retail locations.

As previously mentioned, a large number of retailers, especially those in storefront retail locations, are limited on the number of Thanksgiving supplies that they carry, particularly Thanksgiving decorations. That is why it may be a good idea to start buying your Thanksgiving party supplies early. In fact, the earlier you shop, the larger selection of party supplies you are likely to have access to.