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Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner is quite the task. I will never forget my first Thanksgiving dinner. I cooked and planned for days. I was so stressed going over all the details, it’s a miracle the meal was edible.

Here are our tips for a Thanksgiving meal that won’t have you frazzled and is sure to impress your guests and family.

Cut cook time in half by serving a roasted turkey breast instead of a whole turkey. Keep the stuffing simple and the flavoring ingredients to a minimum.

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A gravy that doesn’t require turkey drippings is another time saver.

This vanilla sweet potato recipe requires only 10 minutes hands-on-time.

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Make a quick cranberry sauce with sugar, cranberries, and water. Substitute brown sugar (preferably dark) in any cranberry sauce recipe. Brown sugar will deepen the sauce’s flavor and color.

Serve one vegetable side in the form of broccoli with a crunchy topping.

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From our family to yours, a healthy happy holiday!

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