For a holiday centered around eating until your pants don't fit, Thanksgiving can be surprisingly stressful. Especially if you're the one hosting.
So to help you prep for the occasion, we made you this handy Thanksgiving grocery list.
1. Beer
2. Wine
There you go. Now, you're all set.
Because the rest of your provisions will be showing up at the door.
It's all thanks to this Thanksgiving Delivery Guide, which features a bunch of meats, sides and desserts that can be ordered online and shipped straight to your dining table. Which means less time braving the crowds, and more time attending to other important matters.
Like watching football and refilling your drink.
The Turkey
First up, you're going to need a turkey. Or maybe multiple turkeys. Ideally ones that are hand-rubbed with a special blend of Cajun seasonings, marinated overnight, and then deep fried. The Cajun Turkey Company, $85
The Not-Turkey
Don't want a turkey? That's fine. How about a brisket from Snow's, the famous Saturdays-only Texas barbecue joint that draws lines before dawn, was featured on Chef's Table, and makes every best barbecue list on earth? Yeah, that should work. The meat is cooked low and slow, and clocks in around five pounds. Snow's BBQ, $145
The Engraved Tomahawk
There's yet another option when debating your proteins this year: Pat LaFrieda's engraved tomahawk ribeye. The 40-ounce USDA Prime steak is ready to appease even the hungriest carnivores at your table this year, with well-marbled meat and a long bone that makes for top-notch photo ops. It even says "Happy Thanksgiving" on that bone, so you'll never forget which holiday you're hosting. Pat LaFrieda, $170
The Dressing
Here's some honest-to-goodness old-fashioned cornbread dressing like they used to make... whenever they invented cornbread dressing. The Cajun Turkey Company $14
The Gravy
You can’t have turkey and stuffing without gravy. And now that you know you can score a rich, 48-hour, cognac-spiked turkey gravy from Commander's Palace in New Orleans, you really shouldn’t have any other gravy. Commander's Palace (via Goldbelly), $36
The Mashed Potatoes
You're going to need some potatoes. Do your forearms a favor, and order these gruyère and garlic red mashed potatoes. Harry & David, $40
The Sweet Potatoes
These sweet potatoes are mashed with butter, brown sugar and spices, and topped with pecan streusel. Add them to the list and serve dueling potatoes this year. Williams Sonoma, $70
The Cranberries
Don't resort to cranberry sauce from a can. Instead, try this chunky version made with ripe cranberries, oranges and a touch of cane sugar. Mackenzie Limited, $30
The Pies
Gathering with loved ones and recognizing all you have to be thankful for is nice. But let's be honest: Thanksgiving is just a thinly veiled excuse to eat pie after dinner and then again for breakfast the next day. These homemade pies, including pumpkin, three-berry, southern pecan and salted caramel apple will help you accomplish that. Little Pie Company (via Goldbelly), $60-$65
The Snackable Pie Alternative
Placate your PSL-loving sibling with this pack of pumpkin spice cheesecake bites from New York's famed Carnegie Deli. Set them out during the game, serve them as dessert, or pop a couple soothing bites in your mouth whenever your uncle starts talking politics. Carnegie Deli, $89 for an 8-pack
