Your weekend long reads 🦃

Good morning, friends of The Short List. It's John, and today there's just one thing on my mind: Thanksgiving! That glorious celebration of family, friends – and of course food – is right around the corner. Can't you just smell that turkey in the oven already? 🦃 So here's a rundown of tips and how-tos to help you prepare. 

Hosting the Thanksgiving gathering

• Thanksgiving table settings that will impress your guests
• Must-haves for hosting Thanksgiving outside
• Hosting Friendsgiving? Here's everything you need, from invitations to decorations
• Thanksgiving outfits that are as comfortable as they are stylish
• Gorgeous Thanksgiving decorations you can order online
• Thoughtful hostess gifts if you're visiting friends and family
• Breakfast recipes to start Thanksgiving off the right way

The main event: Thanksgiving dinner

• Cooking your first Thanksgiving turkey this year? Here's how
• How to safely thaw a turkey in time for Thanksgiving dinner
• No turkey? No problem. Try these alternative dishes.
• Buy these Thanksgiving dinner tools before it's too late
• Thanksgiving to-do list: What to buy and when for a stress-free meal
• Green bean casserole: You just gotta have it
• How to brine a turkey and why it's the best for Thanksgiving

Hungry for more? Here's a link to USA TODAY's latest Food and Dining content.

There are more great long reads below. Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧