How can you get people to stay out of the kitchen while cooking Thanksgiving dinner?
928859
Do what I do. In a loud German accent yell. OUT OUT OUT! If that seems to crude get them playing some games or watch football or a good movie. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
1134183
tell them to stop\nand then tell the story at your next dinner party
354207
Stop burning your food and it wont stick (polite way of saying learn to cook)
740806
It's probably not a traditional Thanksgiving dish, but that doesn't mean that you can't have it on Thanksgiving.  If your family likes it, why not make it a Thanksgiving tradition at your house?
1080145
two evenings a week, you don't have to stay for hours...you can tell them you have things to do at home\nand one family meal in the weekend.
769756
Invite someone over who is less fortunate for dinner, or someone who will be alone for the holiday! \nLeg of Lamb\nHam\nCandied Yams\nCorn bread dressing\nPecan Pie\nRed Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing\nCheese Cake\nBaked Macaroni and Cheese\nCollard greens\nTake your pick, God bless****
35064
Offer your sympathies to the family and offer to do anything that they need. Then follow through since some people have a hard time asking for help. Making sandwiches, snacks, or a casserole is also nice.
828732
Invest in some Rubbermaid storage containers for your partner.  I guess the best thing to do would be to wash your own dishes after you cook.  By kicking her out of the kitchen, you may make her feel unwanted and there may be some resentment there.  I feel your pain.  I had a roommate that I love to death and he was pretty clumsy.  But you have to love the person more than you do the bakeware.
1044238
You should let your family know that you are simply under the weather but you want them to go and to enjoy themselves.  You are simply not meant to make this trip today but you will rest up and another time, when you are well, you will make the trip with them.\nIf they insist that they won't go because you are not well - then don't fight them - let them stay home if they choose to do that instead of going.
487339
give them salmon with a little ketchup on it with apple sauce. i know it sounds weird but i swear to you it works. just give it to them for dinner and there is something in the ingrediants that will calm them down.\n\ngood luck
796087
I just finished our menu last night and besides every food you mentioned (which we will have) our family also requires:  pan gravy; sage dressing; a pineapple dressing that is more like a souffle; a butternut squash casserole made with sour cream, butter and onions; a fruit salad that is combined with a base of marshmallows, sour cream and coconut that has previously set for 24 hours so that they combine into a thick and stable sweet cream that won't turn into a liquid; pickles (dill and sweet); olives (black and green);  both pumpkin AND pecan pie plus a required cherry pie and pumpkin cake roll.  I will also have a tray of crudities and dip that guests can nibble on if they can't wait until dinner (which is usually around 1pm to accommodate those that must watch football.)\n\nI know it sounds like a lot (and it is) but then we ususally have a gathering of from 13 to 24.  Even with a 20-27 pound turkey we rarely have many leftovers which is rather upsetting because isn't the whole reason we have turkey on Thanksgiving is for the sandwiches we get to have the rest of the week?
837861
Keep yourself occupied by cooking or if want to go out, go to a gallery or museum. \n\nGood Luck !!
857690
Don't stress over this!  I once went to a party where 6 people sat in the kitchen, 8 at 2 card tables in the living room, and 2 bedrooms had a card table in each.  There  were 22 people in this apartment!  We all had someone to talk to, and there were 3 different kinds of dishes and silverware.  The food was set out on the counter, and everyone helped themself and went to sit and eat.\n\nAfter dinner was over, the tables were cleared from the living room, and everyone sat around in there, bringing some of the chairs from the other rooms.  We all had a good time, and no one thought a thing that we weren't all sitting together to eat.\n\nIt's the getting together that matters the most.  Don't do the plastic silverware and paper plates!  Borrow what you need from someone.  Just try to relax and have a good time.  \n\nMy daughter had a large party a couple of times.  She borrowed two card tables and some sat in the living room.  \n\nI know it's disappointing when you planned it to be rather fancy, but believe me, no one is going to mind that you do it another way.  \n\n\nHave a great Thanksgiving!
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If you invite people over, you'll have time to do a little shopping.  Crackers and cheese, popcorn, are inexpensive and easy to keep on hand if someone stops in.  Not everyone drinks alcoholic beverages.  Keep some pop and bottled water too.\nHave your apt uncluttered; keep your stuff out of sight.
925690
Well I'm the designated Cook since my father died.....so I always stay at home and cook the traditional Feast....I tell my friends and family it's open door at my house on holidays....Everyone is welcome!.....I cook up our family's traditional feast and usually add a new different something Iv been wanting to try out as well.....I usually start cooking/baking Pies/cookies(jello salads.. & prep work) on wed....and theT- bird on Thursday...it's a ton of work specially since I do it all myself now that Dad has passed( we always did it together ever since I was young girl,just us two)....but everyone really apreaciates it!  so it's worth it !! whatever you do, Rember, Thanksgiving really isn't about the food...though try to tell that to the men...lol....it's really about family and good friends getting together and enjoying each others company....and being Thankful for each other..... \nHave a Great day!\nBlessed Be!
771088
Get him out of the house and fast if his g/friends parents adore him so much he will have a bed to sleep in and tell him no coming back to live till he learns what respect is......organise  one night a week where he comes over for dinner,him only to start then eventually the girlfriend and if anything starts show him the door. He will eventually learn dont bite the hand that feeds you
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I agree. \n\nAnd you know what you should do with people who tell you to "unthaw" something before cooking. Make them a meal with "unthawed" ingredients. Then tell them what they did wrong. Or not, either way it's funny.