{"product_id":"holiday-dinner-planner-cooking-timeline-calculator-thanksgiving-friend","title":"Holiday Dinner Planner Cooking Timeline Calculator, Thanksgiving Friendsgiving Christmas Meal Planner, Excel Google Sheets Printable","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnter your serving time and turkey weight, and get your whole holiday dinner as a backward cooking schedule. No more guessing when to thaw, when the oven goes on, or why the gravy is ready before the turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. Nothing is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHAT YOU GET (5 files)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Quick-Start Guide (PDF)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. US Thanksgiving Planner (Excel and Google Sheets): pounds, degrees F, 12-hour clock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. UK and EU Christmas Planner (Excel and Google Sheets): kilograms, degrees C, 24-hour clock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Timeline Calculator (HTML): opens in any browser, works offline, phone friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Printable Planner Pack (PDF): 8 pages in US Letter and the same 8 pages in A4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHOW THE CALCULATOR WORKS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eType your serving date and time. Type your turkey weight in pounds or kilograms. Choose frozen or fresh, stuffed or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe planner works backward and gives you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to start thawing (fridge thaw plus a buffer day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to season or dry-brine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the turkey leaves the fridge, when the oven goes on, when the turkey goes in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to rotate the pan, check the temperature, and take the turkey out to rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to carve and when to bring everything to the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart times for every side dish, sauce, bread and dessert on your menu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eINSIDE THE EXCEL AND GOOGLE SHEETS PLANNERS (10 tabs)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetup: serving time, weight (lb or kg), guest count, key times, turkey size check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimeline: your schedule, sorted earliest first, with a Done column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMenu Planner: up to 14 dishes with prep time, cook time, oven heat, ready-by time, dietary tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuest List: RSVPs, party size, dietary needs, allergies, head counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotluck Sign-Up: a still-needed counter by category so nobody brings five desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrocery List: items, quantities, estimated cost, budget and totals by aisle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShopping List: your grocery list sorted by aisle, ready to print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake-Ahead Countdown: tasks with real calendar dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantities: how much to cook per guest, scaled to your head count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast Chart: USDA roast times, thaw guide, oven conversions, safe temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXTRAS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to calendar: the HTML calculator exports an .ics file with a reminder before every step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven and stove plan page so nothing collides at 3:30 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas dinner and any big holiday meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGOOD TO KNOW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcel 2010 or newer (Windows or Mac), or Google Sheets (upload to Google Drive and open with Google Sheets). No macros.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast times follow USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service guidance at 325 F (163 C). Every oven is different, so always confirm with a thermometer. A whole turkey is safe at 165 F (74 C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sample menu, guests and groceries are examples. Replace them with your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors on your screen and printer may vary slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHOW TO DOWNLOAD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter purchase, go to Etsy, open Purchases, find this order, and click Download Files.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTERMS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor personal use only. Please do not resell, redistribute or share the files. Because this is a digital product, refunds are not available, but message me and I will happily fix any problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Send a message any time. 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