Thanksgiving last minute hints (or help!) for fantastic entertaining!

I hope everyone's Thanksgiving is off to a fantastic start!  I've been in my kitchen baking biscotti, scones and croissants all morning!  But I wanted to share a few resources (courtesy of some of my favorite go to magazines for everything household) for you in case your cooking doesn't go according to plan later today or you just need some last minute ideas ...

Thanksgiving 911

Your top Turkey Day problems solved! View a recent live chat with Real Simple food editors.

 Your Healthiest Thanksgiving

Follow this breakfast-to-bedtime plan and you’ll enjoy all the best parts of this holiday with none of the guilt.

 31 Easy Pie Recipes
Make your holiday meal complete with these festive, decadent desserts

THE CROWD-PLEASER’S HOLIDAY COOKBOOK

Wow your table with these variations from Cooking Light on the 5 best-loved dishes on the Thanksgiving table: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie.  Pick a dish from each category and you've got the ultimate Thanksgiving day menu consisting of classic recipes with delicious tweaks.

TURKEY 101

MyRecipes.com talks turkey with advice for how to buy, cook, and carve your Thanksgiving bird.

 

THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINING

Get inspired to create a Thanksgiving celebration your guests won’t forget with table settings that cater to your coastal style, and more.

From Farm to Feast

Meet the farmers who are producing our favorite Thanksgiving foods, from heritage turkeys and heirloom potatoes to vine-ripened cranberries, farmstead flour, and exotic mushrooms. Delicious recipes and a local buying guide, make this an indispensable resource for any cook who realizes that the ingredients truly do make the meal.

Makeovers for Thanksgiving Leftovers
Here are few new ways to enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers

Quick Fixes Before the Guests Arrive

The holidays are right around the corner and now is the time to take care of the improvements you've been procrastinating about all year long. From dead doorbells and jammed doors, to caulking the bath and replacing broken tiles, here are our top quick fixes, and all the information you need to get the job done right.