extra credit: 11 ways to save this thanksgiving.
What would you guess the average Thanksgiving meal costs to prepare?
$49.20 for 10 people.
I would have thought it was higher, would you?
Well if you’re looking to eat well while trimming the cost of your Thanksgiving dinner this year, I’ve got 11 practical tips for you…
1. Cook from Scratch: Choose recipes based on ingredients you already have in your pantry, refrigerator or spice rack. I mean seriously, have you ever priced pine nuts?
2. Spread the love…go for a pot luck this year. Have guests bring their favorite sides, desserts or drinks. Plus then you won’t have to slave away in the kitchen in the days preceding Thanksgiving.
3. Shop Smart: Thanksgiving promotions often include frozen turkeys (which you can keep in the freezer for up to a year), ham, bottled juices, baking ingredients, cake mixes, cookie mixes, frozen vegetables, canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, canned fruits, canned cooking soups and more. You can stock up on these and use them the rest of the year. Read more
