Create the Perfect Thanksgiving Menu With This Meal Planner
Thanksgiving is stressful, but this New York Times menu planning tool can help. Find meals that fit your guests’ dietary restrictions, your cooking level, and how long it will take to prepare the entire meal.
The recipe recommendations are divided into four parts: main courses, starchy side dishes, vegetable side dishes, and desserts. You get four different meals (like salad or fried vegetables) for each section. Some dishes have three red dots in the corner, meaning you can hover over the tips and dietary information. Just choose how many people you cook for, how experienced a chef you are, and answer a few other questions using the interactive sliders on the left, and watch the dishes on the right change to suit your needs.
Filter your situation to get the best Thanksgiving recipes. For example, if you don’t have a lot of time to prepare before the big day, click the “When will you start cooking?” slider to “Last Minute” for suggestions that match your timeline. Even if you already have a large portion of your menu set, you can use this tool to find dishes that might appeal to guests with dietary restrictions.
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