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Plan ahead to make this the best Thanksgiving yet!
Follow these step for a stress-free day and count on Hy-Vee for
all your hosting needs: decor, dinner, dessert, drinks and even hostess gifts.
PREP AHEAD
Confirm the list of guests at least two weeks before Thanksgiving so you know how much food and drink to provide. Check with guests to see if they have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
GUEST LIST
2 Weeks Before
Establish the guest list to help estimate how much food you’ll need to buy.
5 Days Before
Make a shopping list of everything you’ll need to buy.
1 Day Before
Prep the house for guests. Set up dining tables, chairs and coolers.
1 Hour Before
Prepare any sides that need to be heated and any extra sauces or toppers.
1 Week Before
Order your Hy-Vee Holiday Meal
Pack from your
local store.
3 Days Before
Pick up your Meal Pack at Hy-Vee, along with groceries from your list.
3 Hours Before
Start Preparing the Meal Pack entrée.
Dinner Time!
countdown to dinner
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The Hy-Vee Floral Department has breathtaking seasonal selections to make
your dinner table pop. Visit your local
Hy-Vee to browse the ready-made selection of arrangements and bouquets. For a custom arrangement, speak with a florist at least a week before the holiday.
Stylish Centerpiece
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MEAL PACKS
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MEAL PACKS
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Turn Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Pack entrées and sides into unique dishes with a few easy add-ins.
ROUND
OUT THE MEAL
SAY
CHEERS
WHAT'S
COOKING
PLAN FOR HOLIDAY HANG-UPS
Pumpkin Pie
French Silk Pie
APPLE Pie
Holiday Potatoes
with Cheddar
White Cheddar Macaroni
Sage Bread Dressing
CRANBERRY Relish
Green Bean Casserole
Buttered Sweet Corn
MASHED POTATOES
Choose your sides from this list of heat-and-eat items.
Add any to your order à la carte for an additional charge.
SUPER SIDES
BANANA CREAM Pie
A showstopping dessert is a scrumptious finale to a great meal. Choose any of these pies as a side for your meal pack.
Just Desserts
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A glass of wine can help guests ease into the festivities and heighten the dining experience. Offer a range of red and white wines for guests to enjoy upon arrival and throughout the meal.
SAY CHEERS
Show appreciation for your holiday host with a personal gift from Hy-Vee. Whether your host always has the tastiest baked goods or knows the best wine pairing for any meal, Hy-Vee has the perfect way to say “thank you.”
Keep an eye out for these seasonal gifts at your local Hy-Vee.
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Be Happy Platter with Spoon & Napkin
Autumn House Dishtowel Gift Set
10 oz. Thymes Candle Frasier Fir Scent
Hoppy Christmas Pilsner Glass with Towel
This & That Tri-Bowl
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The Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Department is overflowing with a wide selection of wines. Ask a Hy-Vee certified wine specialist to help find the perfect bottle to fit your taste preferences, menu and budget.
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Something is bound to go off track, but don’t let it derail the day. Dodge these common Thanksgiving mishaps.
host with
the most
plan for holiday
hang-ups
A meat thermometer is the most
accurate way to tell if your turkey,
ham or prime rib is finished cooking.
The stainless-steel OXO SoftWorks Analog Instant Read Thermometer at Hy-Vee takes the internal temperature quickly and includes markings for beef, ham and poultry. Simply insert the thermometer into the deepest part of the meat, farthest from the bone, and wait for the reading.
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Gouda-
Walnut-
Topped
Green Bean Casserole
Hazelnut-Black Pepper-Topped Green Bean Casserole
Roasted Turkey with Cranberry-Thyme Glaze
Roasted Turkey with Maple-Coffee Glaze
Autumn-Topped Apple Pie
Cheesy Prosciutto Macaroni
Lemon-
Pepper
Shrimp Macaroni
POP OF FLAVOR
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Under or overcooked
To dry out overly moist stuffing, spread it evenly across a baking pan and place in the oven for 5–10 minutes at the same temperature at which it was originally cooked.
WET STUFFING
If you’re running low on oven or stove space, find alternative ways to keep dishes warm. Place mashed potatoes in a slow cooker, if possible. Or, wait to bake some side dishes until after the turkey is finished cooking, during the resting and carving time.
LACK OF
OVEN SPACE
No need to fret if you’ve overcooked the bird. Warm up a cup of poultry stock and pour it into a food-safe spray bottle. After you’ve carved the turkey, spray it with the stock.
DRY TURKEY
A crowded kitchen can get hot. Give yourself room to work by asking just one or two people to help. Set up appetizers and drinks in a separate room to reduce foot traffic.
PACKED KITCHEN
Finalize the menu the week prior to Thanksgiving. Knowing exactly what you need ahead of time will help avoid confusion and last-minute grocery runs.
MENU
Go through the cupboards and make sure you have enough serving utensils, dishware and silverware for guests. Do the same for chairs and place mats.
DISHWARE
Check the pantry and refrigerator for everything you’ll need. Write a shopping list of items to replenish.
SHOPPING LIST
The easiest prep tip of all: Order a Holiday Meal Pack from Hy-Vee! Items are prepared and packaged so all you have to do is reheat.
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For the budding baker: Give them the tools they need to bake up a storm with a Gather ’Round pie dish and holiday-theme oven mitt and pot holder.
What’s cooking?
For the amateur sommelier: a washable, seasonally themed knit bottle sock and stemless wineglass, complete with a gold-letter holiday phrase.
CUP OF CHEER
BOARD GAMES
For the cheese-loving host: an acacia wood serving board with metal handles for easier transporting from kitchen to table and an embossed message encouraging togetherness. Or a set of six mini boards for the ultimate individual grazing boards.
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Round out the meal
Choose from a variety of delicious side dishes to complete your Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Pack order and add any sides à la carte to ensure you have enough food for
everyone. Try any of
these side dish and
dessert options.
Both recipes below add a hint of sweetness
and tang to your purchased green bean
casserole dish with dried cranberries or apricots.
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian Dish
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QUICK COATING
Prepare these simple glazes while the turkey from the Meal Pack reheats; spread on warm turkey.
GRAND GARNISH
Fluffy meringue topping or painted
pastry leaves turn Hy-Vee pumpkin
and apple pies into the main event.
MEAT LOVERS
Tender shrimp or crisp prosciutto adds a meaty texture to your purchased mac & cheese dish.
Need to make
a last-minute grocery
run? Hy-Vee is open Thanksgiving morning. Check with your local store for exact hours.
• Butterball® turkey (10–12 lb.)
• Two large sides of mashed potatoes
Turkey party Pleaser meal pack
• Two large sides of your choice
• 16 oz. beef or turkey gravy
• 12 dinner rolls
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MORE MEAL
PACK OPTIONS
• Hormel USDA Select prime rib (5–6 lb.)
• Horseradish sauce
• Two large sides of mashed potatoes
• Two large sides of your choice
• 16 oz. beef or turkey gravy
• 12 dinner rolls
Prime rib
party meal pack
• CarveMaster Applewood pit ham (7–10 lb.)
• Two large sides of mashed potatoes
• Two large sides of your choice
•16 oz. beef or turkey gravy
• 12 dinner rolls
Applewood Pit Ham Meal Pack
• Brown sugar spiral ham (8–10 lb.)
• Two large sides of mashed potatoes
• Two large sides of your choice
• 16 oz. beef or turkey gravy
• 12 dinner rolls
Brown Sugar Spiral
• Honey-glazed spiral ham (18–20 lb.)
• Three large sides of mashed potatoes
• Four large sides of your choice
• 2 oz. beef or turkey gravy
• 24 dinner rolls
Honey-glazed
spiral ham Meal Pack
• Jennie-O boneless turkey breast (3–4 lb.)
• Two large sides of mashed potatoes
• Two large sides of your choice
• 16 oz. beef or turkey gravy
• 12 dinner rolls
turkey breast bundle
• Butterball® turkey (10–12 lb.)
• Honey-glazed spiral ham (18–20 lb.)
• Three large sides of mashed potatoes
Crowd’s Choice Gourmet Ham & Turkey Meal Pack
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SIDEKICKS
Pick your favorite sides
from a variety of options.
(See Step 4 for the full list.)
HEATING UP
Check your meal pack for heating instructions. Entrées take 1 to 2½ hours to heat.
• Four large sides of your choice
• 32 oz. beef or turkey gravy
• 24 dinner rolls
• Two pies
Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Packs include entrées, sides and desserts that are ready to heat and eat. Choose from multiple options to fit your budget, tastes and size of gathering. Pick up your Meal Pack one to three days before the meal. Personalize the order by adding a few extra ingredients (see Step 3). Or add extra à la carte items (see Step 4).
Ready-made
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Toasted Meringue-Topped
Pumpkin Pie
Vegetarian Dish
Dig in and enjoy the fruits of your labor with loved ones.
JUMP AHEAD
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Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay
Smooth Chardonnay with notes of citrus, pineapple, mango and papaya.
Santa Margherita
Pinot Grigio
The dry golden apple flavor pairs well with fresh cheeses from an appetizer spread.
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier
White wine has notes of green apple, white peaches, apricot and honey.
Cote des
Roses
Light, fruity wine features floral scents with notes of citrus.
Seghesio
Zinfandel
Full-bodied wine with complex flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, figs and spices.
Riedel Wine Glasses from Hy-Vee.
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Vegetarian Dish
The holiday season can bring warm memories of family and friends, great food and laughter—and it often begins with Thanksgiving.
If you’re hosting this year’s celebration, rest easy knowing Hy-Vee is here to help. Use this step-by-step guide and timeline to prepare everything needed for the day. First, figure out how many people are coming to the feast and choose the Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Pack that meets your needs. Order up to one month to 48 hours ahead and begin preparing everything else you need, like decor and drinks. Or, if you’re going to be a guest this holiday, Hy-Vee has you covered with a variety of hostess gifts.
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AHEAD
HEATING UP
SIDEKICKS
A meat thermometer is the most accurate way to tell if your turkey, ham or prime rib is finished cooking. Simply insert the
OXO thermometer from
Hy-Vee into the deepest part of the meat, farthest from the bone, and wait for the reading.
Under or overcooked
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OXO SoftWorks Analog
Instant Read Thermometer
If you’re running low on oven or stove space, find alternative ways to keep dishes warm. Place mashed potatoes in a slow cooker, if possible. Or, wait to bake some side dishes until after the turkey is finished cooking, during the resting and carving time.
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