Now is just about the time when I start to think about the Thanksgiving menu. I’ve got to gear up for that turkey; it requires some mental pep talking. I like to stick to a pretty standard menu with some family recipes thrown in but my husband is a vegetarian. He gets bored by the same old side dishes–and that means hunting down new Thanksgiving recipe ideas.
We’re all looking to jazz up Thanksgiving in one way or another, right? Whether or not you’re a Michelin-starred chef or more of a cranberry-sauce-from-the-can kind of gal, you’ll find what you’re looking for — if not with The Food Network app, then maybe the Bon Appétit. Perhaps the entertaining is what’s got you stressed? Better Homes and Gardens or Simple Soiree could be just what you need. And if getting the food out on time (and hot) is your trouble area, you will love KitchenPad Timer or Chow.
No matter what you’re looking for, look no further than this awesome list of apps for Thanksgiving. Happy planning and cooking everyone!
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11 Apps for Thanksgiving Cooking and Entertaining
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Fine Cooking
Choose a customized menu from Fine Cooking's Thanksgiving Menu Maker, complete with recipes, shopping lists, and scheduling tips.
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BigOven
You'll be spoiled for choice with over 350,000 recipes and featured menus that can be curated by season, holiday, course, lifestyle, and diet. Complete with grocery lists and ideas for using up leftovers, too!
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Paprika
This app will become your BFF in the kitchen, helping with everything from meal planning to grocery lists and scaling ingredients.
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Better Homes and Gardens
For those of us who get stressed out in the kitchen! Better Homes and Gardens Celebrate the Holidays is full of great recipes, decorating ideas, and tutorials that will make you the hostess with the mostess this Thanksgiving (and for years to come).
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Bon Appétit
You will rule Thanksgiving this year with Bon Appétit's best kitchen-tested recipes, plus videos, tips, and how-to's from one of the best cooking magazines out there.
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Chow
Remember that Thanksgiving when the Brussels sprouts burned but the turkey was still pink? This app will not only supply the recipes, but help you get all the dishes on the table at the right time! Perfect for those of us with time management issues.
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Food 52
Billed as a 'cookbook on steroids,' this app will revolutionize Thanksgiving with everything from hosting tips, to recipes, and tips on how to carve your turkey.
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Food Network
Let your favorite Food Network stars guide you this holiday. Search by chef or ingredient and add your favorite recipes and grocery shopping lists to your recipe box with this award winning app.
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Substitutions
Raise your hand if you DON'T have a friend or relative with a food allergy or dietary requirement. Yeah, thought so. The substitutions app is a lifesaver, complete with over 1200 recipe substitutions for the aunt who can't have gluten, sodium, meat, alcohol, etc...
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KitchenPad Timer
Never burn anything again! This app lets you set 9 timers at once -- 5 stovetop burners and 4oven timers -- so you can be fully in control of everything and execute the perfect Thanksgiving meal.
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Simple Soiree
Now that you've got the food sorted out, take some time to focus on the guest list! This app will help you plan the party -- from guest lists, to RSVPs, shopping lists, menus, decor, and errands.
