Sample plan

    Friendsgiving potluck

    Saturday · 4pm · 12 people, one vegan, one gluten-free

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    Who's coming

    • Marcus

      Coming

    • Lena

      Coming

    • Jo +1

      Coming

    • Dev

      Coming

    • Nina

      Coming · vegan

    • Sam

      Coming · gluten-free

    • The Parks

      Maybe

    • Ava

      Hasn't answered

    Marcus is bringing stuffing.

    Lena is bringing mashed potatoes.

    Jo is bringing rolls.

    Dev is bringing green bean casserole.

    Nina is bringing sweet potatoes.

    Sam is bringing pecan pie.

    The Parks is bringing pumpkin pie.

    Who can eat what

    Dietary brief

    1 vegan, 1 gluten-free, 0 surprises.

    What you're serving

    Menu

    • Dry-brined roast turkey, pan gravyhost roasts
    • Sage and sausage stuffingMarcus is bringing
    • Mashed potatoes, a lot of butterLena and Jo
    • Green bean casserole, crispy onionsDev's mom's recipe
    • Roasted sweet potatoes, veganfor Nina, and everyone else
    • Cranberry sauce, rolls, pumpkin and pecan piesplit across four households

    Across the week

    Prep timeline

    • SunInvite out with the potluck sign-up. Order the turkey.
    • TueCheck sign-ups. Two people want to bring pie. Let them.
    • WedTurkey in the fridge to thaw. Borrow folding chairs.
    • FriDry-brine the bird. Set the table tonight.
    • Sat · noonTurkey in the oven. Clear counter space for incoming dishes.
    • Sat · 4:00Doors. Turkey rests. Oven goes to whoever needs a reheat.

    By aisle, one trip

    Shopping list

    Meat

    • Turkey (14 lb)
    • Kosher salt for the brine

    Produce

    • Onions, celery, carrots
    • Fresh sage, thyme, rosemary
    • Lemons (2)

    Pantry

    • Chicken stock (2 qt)
    • Flour for gravy
    • Butter (2 lb)

    Drinks & gear

    • Red and white wine (4)
    • Sparkling cider (2)
    • Foil pans
    • Takeout containers for leftovers

    A sounding board

    Mood and decorations

    • Table: One long table, kraft paper runner, everyone writes what they're thankful for.
    • Light: Taper candles and small gourds. Nothing that blocks eye contact.
    • Sound: Folk and old soul. Football on mute in the other room.

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    Run-of-show and invite copy

    "Friendsgiving at ours Saturday at 4. I've got the turkey. Claim a side on the sign-up so we don't end up with five pies. Actually, five pies is fine."

    4:00 doors and cider · 4:45 turkey carved · 5:00 everyone sits · 6:30 pie · 7:30 leftovers get boxed up

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