Thats it, my family of 14 is coming to your house for THANKSGIVING...LOL
I must say as the years go on I get better and better at this special holiday feast. Your tips are great.
In prior years to save time I served gasp, instant mashed potatoes...I always hated doing that but everything else was fresh and there just was not a half hour or more left to get the potatoes ready. Well this year I asked one of my guests to bring them since she makes them from scratch. She was happy about that and had no idea I had been making fake mashed all these years LOL.
I also use the burner on the grill to make corn on the cob and the grilling surface on warm to keep some items hot. I am a stickler about the entire meal coming out hot.
Before my kids get too old (they are now 9 and 13) I am going to take a Thankgiving break to take them to the parade in NYC, maybe next year, I always say. We have 2 elders in declining health in our group and it's much more important to spend the day with them.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours CARLO : )