Aumrie's Thanksgiving Guide

Aumrie's Thanksgiving Guide

Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a scramble. With a little planning — and your Aumrie planner — the whole week runs itself. Here's our kitchen's guide to a relaxed, delicious holiday.

Two weeks out: plan the menu

• Browse the Thanksgiving collection and save your favourites to your cookbook.
• Plan your menu around one star (the turkey or main), 3–4 sides, a dessert and a drink.
• Add every dish to your weekly planner so nothing is forgotten.
• Hosting a crowd? Open Special Occasions, create your Thanksgiving event and assign dishes to contributors.

One week out: shop smart

• Generate your grocery list from the meal plan — Aumrie merges duplicate ingredients automatically.
• Check items off against your Pantry so you don't double-buy staples.
• Set a weekly budget and use the smart cost estimates to stay on track.

The weekend before: prep ahead

• Make cranberry sauce, pie dough and dessert bases — they keep beautifully.
• Brine the turkey if that's your style.
• Chop vegetables and store them in airtight containers.

Thanksgiving Day: a simple timeline

• Morning: turkey in the oven, potatoes peeled and resting in cold water.
• Midday: sides assembled and ready to bake; desserts finished.
• One hour before: sides in the oven while the turkey rests, gravy on the stove.
• Dinner: everything lands on the table warm — and you're actually sitting down to enjoy it.

Leftovers, sorted

Plan a leftover night or two in your planner — turkey sandwiches, soup and pot pie turn Friday into the easiest cooking night of the year.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Aumrie!