How to Host a Thanksgiving Dinner in Budget

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6 Smart Tips to Host a Thanksgiving Dinner in
Budget
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Thanksgiving dinner can be extremely expensive if
you choose to take on the entire event by
yourself.  There are several different ways you
can cut corners financially and still prepare a
meal fit for the pickiest eaters.
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Here are 6 smart tips to save money on
thanksgiving dinner and budget it under 80 for 8
people.
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Choose Foods That Are in Season

• Because Thanksgiving falls at the end of harvest
  season, you will have an abundance of fresh foods
  to choose from.
• Fresh vegetables are also available at a low
  price.

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Cook from Scratch

• Make recipes from scratch.
• Box meals are generally overpriced and lack
  nutritional value due to over-processing.
• Foods made from scratch are cheaper, taste better
  and cost less than their store bought
  counterparts.

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Here are some recipe ideas you can cook under 80.
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Opt for Canned or Frozen

• In a pinch, use canned or frozen vegetables in
  your recipes.
• They are already cooked and ready to go, and can
  cut preparation time by more than half.
• They are also cheaper than buying fresh.

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Buy a Supermarket Brand Turkey

• They are less expensive but still have the same
  flavor as more expensive, brand name turkeys.
• Getting more bird for your buck helps a lot when
  it comes to cutting costs, especially if you have
  more people than you accounted for when making
  the dinner.

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Delegate Dishes

• The biggest way to cut costs when it comes to a
  big meal is to have everyone bring a dish.
• Have everyone let you know what they are bringing
  so you have a wide variety of dishes to choose
  from during the meal.

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Make a Recipe Your Own

• If you are following a recipe, you dont have to
  use brand name items that are called for.
• Substitute with your favorite brand or the
  cheapest one available.
• Add different spices and include ingredients that
  add to the flavor or texture.

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