I can't cook a Thanksgiving dinner. All I can make is cold cereal and maybe toast.

[constance]

I've made Thankgiving dinner -- as in, a whole Thanksgiving dinner, turkey and dressing and hors d'oeuvres and desserts and everything -- exactly once. It was kind of fun, in a way, having twelve people in the house scarfing down on all that food, but it was stressful, and not really something I'm eager to repeat anytime soon. I'm happy just pitching in, as I've done in years past, or contributing a dish or two to a potluck, which is what's happening this year (stuffed mushrooms and sweet potatoes roasted with thyme are my contribution, all ready to go into the oven when I wake up in the morning). It's more fun when the responsibilities are shared, I think, just because I'm not a confident enough cook to be able to whisk big meals together in no time flat. I'm slow and I like to take my time and be sure I'm getting things right.

What are your responsibilities this Thanksgiving? (Assuming you're having one, of course.) Is anyone sharing your load?

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[gmth.livejournal.com]

I'm by myself for Thanksgiving, but I'm having the whole family (20 people) for Christmas. I love to entertain and will be cooking a huge meal with all the trimmings (turkey, homemade stuffing, stuffed shells with homemade sauce, veggies, appetizers, the whole works). The only help I'll want or need will be with the cleaning up, which is the part I really hate. I won't let them help with the rest. I only do it every four years, so I figure I can do it on my own. :-)

[tofty.livejournal.com]

I hope it went well and all! You are obviously way more competent (and brave) than I am!