HOW TO PREP THANKSGIVING DINNER

[@BriannaK]

Happy Thanksgiving! I know this year is very different, so I hope this video helps you if you're making a smaller Thanksgiving dinner for the first time, or if you're hosting so that you can have an amazing meal with your loved ones! My FREE Thanksgiving printable guides are all on www.bitsofbrico.com - just sign up with your email and I'll send it to you! Let me know if you'd like to see a how to prep for Christmas video- and if there is anything else I can help you plan for this holiday season! I love to help however I can! xoxo

[@lauraluna5611]

Hi Brianna, yes i will like a christmas prep video!! Pls

[@LaLa-rs4jb]

Happy Thanksgiving to your family.much love will you be doing any christmas vlog?

[@britneyjenkins2538]

Love this! Please make a Christmas one!!!

[@ms.vickieb]

Yea I would luv to see a Christmas one too

[@darlenebatts6860]

Happy Thanksgiving Brianna to your family as well. I always cook a huge thanksgiving dinner for about 45 to 50 people. Sometimes even more people. Same thing i cook Christmas dinner as well. I truly love cooking. Love from Indiana.

[@gabydoss2027]

This year it’s a bit different for me, no family is coming over:/ But I have my rainbow baby with us this year he is 3 months old, we have a lot to be thankful for🙏🏻❤️ Sending everyone peace this holiday season, stay safe!

[@danieller8863]

Congrats on your baby! What a wonderful blessing to get during this weird and difficult year!

[@ayanomar1408]

Congrats! that is such a beautiful joy to be thankful for. I had my son early this year so this holiday season is twice the happiness for me too

[@flavor-addiction]

Congrats and here is a simple turkey recipe that takes only 5 minutes to prepare (freezer to oven). After that the oven does the rest and you can have more time to spend with your baby and family! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGO8eKSZe9iFr7s

[@melanieg2495]

I host Thanksgiving every year also. One thing I started doing the last couple of years is putting the butter under the skin. It really makes a difference and tastes delicious!

[@hasekihurremsultan9152]

I’m not an American. I’m half Russian half Turk. But this year I decided to celebrate American thanksgiving. I’m a learner here haha, thanks for the video I learned a lot here and greetings from Turkey x

[@rachelwharton1313]

My mom made one recipe card that she uses every year with all the oven temperatures and baking times for each dish. That way she doesn’t have to start from scratch each year trying to figure out what time to put each dish in the oven.

[@JustMarieHomemade]

Your mom is a smart lady !! Thanks for the idea I'm going to make this, this year !!

[@kathrynstewart800]

Great idea!

[@katyrichardson9046]

One tip is to make your gravy in the roasting pan on the stove once you remove the turkey, so you save yourself a pan 😊

[@MelissaDiane1164]

This video is sooooo helpful. Thank you so much. One thing that I do that saves me time is that I prep my chopped onions and celery a week or 2 before. I use a vacuum seal drawer and will chop all of the celery and onions that I will need for all of my dishes and then place them in the fridge. They can stay this way for up to a month. Really saves time when you are preparing all of your side dishes.

[@glorialazarin6945]

Thank you for making the recipes easier to do. This helps me so much since I am disabled and can’t do everything from scratch like I used to. One thing I never skip is putting my turkey in brine and you gave me a delicious recipe to try. Thank you for all the hard work you put in everything you do, even when it’s very tiring carrying a little one inside of you. Keep up the good work and I ask you all for prayers since my husband got covid and almost died on me. He is recuperating but now my son and I have covid. I took care of my husband while he was severely ill. Please stay safe and God bless you all.

[@sophiab.7375]

We’re hosting thanksgiving at our house for the first time this year, super excited 🤩

[@kathrynstewart800]

Whoa!! Gorgeous presentation!! It’s warm, lovely and gives us such hope as we spend Thanksgiving alone. We need to remember this pandemic is time limited. ❤️

[@kellybump9908]

Here again for the amazing Brine recipe! We always get so many compliments on our Turkey!!!!😋😋😋

[@tylerssimplehome143]

I’m here in July because it’s 100 degrees outside and I need some fall inspiration! Thanks for sharing this Bri!

[@yasminehernandez3840]

I really appreciate the schedule that everything has so it all runs so smoothly on the big day. You provided such a clear, thorough plan I no longer feel overwhelmed hosting. I look forward to having a bit of time to socialize and relax during Thanksgiving not just "slave away" in the kitchen. Thank you!

[@nemahmah2143]

I've always brined my turkey. For years, I used a bucket but I have switched to using 2 Ziploc brand XL storage bags. These are the bags suggested for storage of coats and it has a picture of sports equipment on the front. I believe the volume is 10 gallons. I rinse two with vinegar first (just in case) and then water to get the vinegar residue out. I then double bag and insert the turkey. I pour the brine over top (yes this may require 2 people) and then cinch the bags up tight so the bird is fully submerged in liquid. I find these bags to be bigger and more durable. No turning of bird to ensure full flavor and no chance of it getting too warm or the dog finding the bucket (had a neighbor have that happen once). With the bird cinched up in bag, it's easier to store on a rimmed baking sheet in the refrigerator. I have found these bags in the sandwich bag section at my local Walmart. And I always buy double the amount I'm going to need just in case I get a weak seal or a bag does happen to rip. I also buy the 9x13 aluminum baking pans and matching lids at Sams Club for my sides and for guest doggy bags. I too cook for 30-40 people, all family, and I usually send leftovers home with them. The singles and college kids really appreciate it. Listen to me....37 and talking about 20 somethings like they're kids!!!

[@jamiesundblad9830]

I remember you did a video like this last year and I loved it! I hosted my first thanksgiving last year and you helped me plan everything out. Thank you for doing this again!

[@BriannaK]

Awww yay I’m so happy it’s helpful

[@amandaharris7429]

I can’t tell you how much I love this video. I am hosting thanksgiving this year for the first time. This is wonderful! Thanks Bri!

[@XenseaPuppets]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! For posting this video. The brine made the turkey so out of this world amazing. The time schedule put me at ease. This was my first thanksgiving cooking all by myself and it went off without a hitch. Again thank you so much!

[@BriannaK]

Omg I’m so happy to hear it 🥰🥰🥰 made my day 🤍🤍🤍

[@kathleenwassum7712]

Thanks for your time line! Very helpful! Good luck with your baby and family!♥️🙏🏼👍

[@tanessatyger1276]

I'm here for the 3rd year in a row taking notes everybody LOVES my turkey thank you so much!

[@oooraaaa951]

You go above an beyond for your family sending so much blessings your way. We definitely appreciate all the input and info you give us! Congratulations on the new baby 👶💘

[@BryannahKay]

Ok let’s start with that table scape! WOW! everything looks amazing and delish. QUEEN BRI ✨

[@saddiemartinez7561]

I love your cookbook. Your cookbook is my Christmas gift to myself and it is worth it!

[@sarahspilburg2340]

Love this, thank you for sharing! My mom is an awesome entertainer and she always sets the dinner table the night before to easy thanksgiving day stress :)

[@alisonhope05ify]

Thank you for the video! I’ve referenced it several times for my first thanksgiving dinner that I’ve prepared for my family or 4! Happy Thanksgiving! .

[@juliawilliams8061]

So cute how u are running out of breath ❤️ the baby is claiming that room ❤️

[@juliawilliams8061]

pregnancy is such a special moment ❤️ God bless

[@hangingwithazalea9899]

Bri, you blow my mind! You are absolutely the most organized amazing mom ever! Your unbelievable!! Oh man that would have drove me crazy! Getting that turkey with no legs!! Especially for filming this!! I would have called the store lol! I love you so much your so amazing!! Thankyou so much for all this!!💓 I got your cook book weeks ago and love it!!💞

[@lindsayroth3873]

Yay a new vid! Can’t wait to see little babe. Prayers for a smooth delivery!

[@sherryelise1]

What a well executed Thanksgiving dinner!!!!! I can tell that a lot of preparation went into this video. You are just the BEST!!!!

[@nostalgianeverland592]

Spectacular! I love learning about other family tradition menus for the holidays. Thanks!

[@fergish3]

Thank you for posing this! Your step by step prep/plans are incredibly helpful and useful. I really see your passion of helping others shine in this video! I have to say, this is one of your bests!🤗🤍

[@katelynbarteaux5001]

So excited for this video!! Bri I love your videos so much I always look forward to watching them. Happy Monday and stay safe!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tt8east613]

I do usually staples and then potluck the rest. Always so impressed with gals or guys that can pull off the whole meal! 👏🏻 It’s a lot of work and organizing ☺️

[@robertalozano1384]

i dont see many people actually "stuff" the turkey. I grew up eating a stuffed turkey, and it's the best. my favorite is the top part that gets a little crisp, so good. Thank you for sharing, as always all the recipes look so good.

[@gabydoss2027]

Same here! But they now say it makes the turkey cook unevenly, so it actually dangerous🤷🏼‍♀️

[@barbkelzenberg2394]

Roberta, I’ve been stuffing my turkeys for 50 years, no one has ever been sick. I also make the extra stuffing in a casserole dish. Then we mix the turkey stuffing with the casserole stiffing. Yum. 🌺

[@robertalozano1384]

@@barbkelzenberg2394 that's the way to go. I've heard people say it can make you sick, but I also have never seen anyone sick from eating my moms turkey. I bet everyone loves coming to your home for Thanksgiving.

[@kellybump9908]

My family used your brine recipe for our turkey last year and you have no idea how many complements we got, people telling us it was the best turkey they've ever had! We will definitely be using it again this year. Thank you!!

[@BriannaK]

Awww yay 🥰🥰🥰 that makes me so so happy to hear 🦃🤍😘

[@leaht4505]

Thank you for posting this, Brianna! It will be very helpful this year as we are having a small dinner with just our family this year💛💛💛

[@jessmirr597]

You are glowing mama!! No one does it like you Bri❤ God bless you and your beautiful family. 👍

[@bridjetfox2735]

Hi Brianna i live in italy we do not have thanksgiving but i love everything you cooked and will try to do them with my daughters love watching you take care👍💖

[@Leevaden68]

Amazing tips!! Thanks so much for this video Bri! One thing I do is grab some “to go” aluminum containers from my Dollar Tree so that I can split leftovers up amongst my guest families and don’t have to worry about anyone getting my containers back to me. 😊

[@brookemoloney5488]

Absolutely love this video! I love all your homemaking type videos and I found this one especially incredibly helpful!

[@BriannaK]

awww yay i'm so glad it helped! xoxo

[@theresachatty]

Agreed! So very helpful!!

[@erinashley8360]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much. I think I’m cooking the entire Thanksgiving meal this year. I’ve never done it before and this is a life savor 🙌🏼

[@aliciaorr504]

Hi Brianna, I used your plan to host my thanksgiving yesterday (in Canada!) and it was a success! We had 14 guests... no hiccups! Thank you for making this video!

[@cathybooth5883]

Love to see your how to videos they are something I look forward too hope your family have a wonderful thanksgiving best wishes for your new baby

[@yoreliseday5392]

Beautiful presentation Brianna. Again those colors are so inviting festive. I got your cookbook as soon as it was released really love it. Can't wait to try some of your delicious recipes with my family. Thank you for all your helpful hints. Greatly appreciate it ❤️🙏

[@conniemusgrave4977]

You are amazing. Take care of yourself. We love you.

[@kirstysteele3764]

I'm from the UK so I don't celebrate thanksgiving but I still really loved this video. Thanks for the hard work you put in to your channel x

[@MammaTJKro]

This is AMAZING!!!! This makes me so excited to host Christmas! (Since our Canadian Thanksgiving is long over!) 🇨🇦

[@BriannaK]

Awww yay I hope you have a wonderful Christmas xoxo

[@Lydia832young]

All of her printibles are so helpful when I clean and organize stuff!

[@BriannaK]

aww yay i'm so glad to hear this!

[@helenparks8082]

Hi Briana, How are you? I watch you all the time i get so many ideas from you. I definitely will order your cookbook. Congrats. I love your channel.

[@mgr5396]

My mom always puts background music on before guests arrive, like michael buble christmas music. My in- laws never have music and it makes awkward times even more awkward lol.

[@livhope3255]

If time with family is awkward, then there is a bigger issue :(

[@mgr5396]

@@livhope3255 OH trust me we are aware. They still invite us and my husband and I have chosen not to go the past few years. We try to just be cordial with them, but focus on our own traditions.

[@livhope3255]

@@mgr5396 sorry it isnt better :( unfortunately sometimes you do have to cut ties with toxic family members.

[@kathrynstewart800]

Music is a MUST for any gathering!!

[@marialeeds5151]

Saving this one to reference for thanksgiving. Thanks so much!

[@BriannaK]

yay so glad it helps xoxo

[@caracampbell1715]

You’re so amazing, Bri. I love everything you do, but your cooking videos are my favorite. I will be trying some of these, for sure!! 🍁🧡🦃

[@ashleijaaron]

Love this video Bri! 💗 Thanksgiving is my favorite meal of the year! I’ve also hosted Thanksgiving for the past few years. I do it the exact same way you do. But it’s weird I have never even thought about it. I just did it. I need to learn how to explain and break down how it’s done like you did. People always ask me how I do things and I’m like I don’t know you just do it. 😂 I swear I learn from you everyday.

[@jessicacielo9913]

Your hair is gorgeous!! Love all thanksgiving the recipes and tips ❤️

[@sarahs7595]

Your recipes look great!! Thank you for sharing❤️ I love your passion for making everything extra special for your family

[@micheleleblanc1839]

This was so helpful, Thankyou!! Happy Thanksgiving🦃❤

[@wiktoriakolodziejczak6746]

Your the best Bri LOVE it 😍😍 HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY

[@nataliedaddieco]

This was such a cool video. I’ve always been intimidated to host thanksgiving but I feel like this showed a really practical and organized way to pull it off. Thank you!

[@JustBeingEllen]

Hello Brianna ..... I LOVE everything & I am gonna try the Brine Mixture this Thanksgiving 🤞.... I have ordered Your Cookbook & it will arrive tomorrow (YEA😊) .....Sending GODS BLESSINGS to You & Your Family & Your little (ANGEL) on the Way.....(BE BLESSED) & TFS ❤️🙏🏽

[@zendamartin7931]

Yummy feast. So excited for Thanksgiving. Be safe and have a great weekend🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@christinebeard1934]

Congrats to you and your family. Welcome little Cole Do excited to see the pics and videos. How much did he way? And how was your delivery?. God Bless to you all😄😄😄😄😄

[@doramaeps271]

Thank you , Thank you, Thank you!! Great video with so many tips!!! Loved everything you did. and thank you for the printable. I've used your other printables and now with the Thanksgiving printables,.... I'm excited to use them. This year, it looks like it's just going to be my immediate family. No other guests will not be here. But that's ok, it'll be a nice intimate Thanksgiving dinner with my husband & my two teens. I don't even want to think about getting up soooo early on that day...ugh!!!

[@Julieryantiffany]

I’m living for this video right now. I’m hosting my first ever thanksgiving for my husband and kids and super nervous!

[@depompeifam657]

I’m loving your cookbook! I can’t wait to make your thanksgiving recipes ❤️

[@christiner5579]

To make Thanksgiving easier for the host, guest bring appetizers, wine and/or some of the sides. Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

[@donnajohnson6403]

I just ordered 4 copies of your cookbook. One for me and one for each of my kids. Can't wait to see it and start jamming in the kitchen. ❤️

[@BriannaK]

Omg 😭😭😭 I’m so touched- thank you!

[@laurenmellott5324]

This is truly THE most helpful thanksgiving video I’ve seen. Thank you so much. I am hoping to do Thanksgiving next year in our new home (we couldn’t do it this year because it isn’t finished yet) and I am so happy you posted this!

[@ericaorsini2105]

Hi Brianna! I really needed to see this video as this is my first time hosting Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for helping me feel a lot more at ease and excited to cook this special feast! God bless you and your family.

[@daynachavez7569]

Wow Thank You so much for this video!!! This is My First Thanksgiving I will be Hosting for My Family and My Husbands Family 😍🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@kayburris8464]

It all looks so delicious, it has maxe me so hungry for Thanksgiving dinner. I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. Cant wait to see little babe.

[@medepresed5123]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! 🥰💞😁 Thank you Bri I can't wait to try that brine. I've been so ready for holiday baking and decorating.

[@carlywatkins9389]

These recipes look absolutely delicious Brianna! I love watching your videos! Can’t wait to see your new baby Too! Stay safe ❤️❤️❤️

[@collecticliving5473]

Absolutely loved this video! Watching it today while cleaning and getting even more excited for Thanksgiving next week! I’ll be tagging you in the Pumpkin Cheesecake dessert photo I take since that’s on my list now and your cookbook will be going on my Christmas list too! Thanks for the great content!

[@k9jbeanie]

I can’t wait to try some of these recipes out this year!!

[@BriannaK]

hope you love them!

[@kimmiealexander9984]

This was my favorite video! Me and hubby just moved into our first townhome together, it's a bit tight. I'm having 8 of my fam over plus my 4 🥰 unfortunetly we'll be using the aluminum bake & serve & plastic serving spoons this year! I hope by next year my home will be similar to yours! Just so homey and literally perfect!! I'm purchasing your book today 🤞🏼 hope lil babe is doing well!

[@Mariellen_]

Such a helpful video! We aren’t doing a big Thanksgiving as I’m pregnant and Covid but saving this for reference for next year.

[@ramcesdelgado5123]

Celebrating a beautiful early Thanksgiving tradition!

[@cizzayve1515]

Aww it is all so lovely! 🙆🏻‍♀️ Thank you for making this request come together 💖 It all gives me flashbacks of my childhood, I cherish those moments forever 💖 Thank you again for creating this beautifully. I can't wait to try some of your recipes, you're the sweetest! 😊 blessings 🍂

[@michelleschmidt2425]

A video I saw last week showed your cookbook open to alfredo lasagna and I knew I needed to get it because my girls will love it. They are all grown but every once ina while mom likes to surprise them with a dinner they don't have to cook. It should be here by monday!

[@MrTaynahzinha]

Amazing video!!! Thank you for helping us all

[@nicolelyn9096]

Happy thanksgiving to you and the hole family love you all

[@KayleeFarnes]

I don't host Thanksgiving but I was hanging on your every word! I love Thanksgiving!

[@nancysharapata4893]

Hi Brianna you are amazing. Everything you made looks great.I hope you and your family an wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@samanthabissell22]

Happy holidays n fabulous video

[@hmmullukmulluk1110]

I love your PowerPoint and planning. I just got my cookbook excited!!

[@jdziengowski]

A full Thanksgiving meal is actually the first thing I learned to cook. We make our stuffing the night before and then moisten it in the am with chicken stock. I run a little olive oil on the skin along with the butter because it gives it a nice brown skin. Thankfully My mom taught me all of her recipes because she threw her back out 8am Thanksgiving Day and my sister and I had to take over. My sister loves to bake but it was hysterical because I went to show her how to clean out the Turkey and she saw the neck and other parts shoved in there and got so grossed out , she wouldn’t touch it again LOL. Funny thing is, I don’t actually like Turkey very much! It’s all about the sides for me 😂

[@BriannaK]

Hahaha yes it’s always a shock the first time you reach inside a turkey 😂😂😂

[@hannaheller5290]

I have been cooking thanksgiving since I was 13! It was one of the first “meals” I learned too!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

Im gonna cook the potatoes, stuffing, veggies and pastry shells the day before the dinner, put in bowls in the fridge, then on the dinner day, all i have to do is warm up the prepped food, and cook the turkey/make the gravy. so much easier!

[@debbie2917]

Thank you - your always SO inspiring ☀️💖

[@jessicaburrola3055]

Can’t wait to see these amazing Thanksgiving recipes! I definitely need a Thanksgiving sangria recipe, totally looking forward to it all!🍽

[@Grwmregan]

LOVE you hair🥰🥰 and you printable are always the best!!! 😘

[@BriannaK]

aww thank you catie!

[@heatherw7407]

I loved this video and the recipes! I'm excited to try these this Thanksgiving! 😊💕

[@deanavang]

This is so awesome!! I can’t wait to prep for Thanksgiving!! ❤️ Btw girl you look gorgeous! I love your hair color 😍😍

[@joanniesanchez8105]

I got the book 🥰🥰🥰 congrats on your baby!

[@coffeepot2477]

Wow !!! Thanks for sharing, you make a lovely Thanksgiving day dinner, everything looks delicious : )

[@zoelynnesmith]

Making my first traditional thanksgiving meal this year and I’m so excited for this! I’m loving your printables! Thank you ❤️

[@nataliesmith2458]

Good luck, hope everything goes well x

[@leaht4505]

Yay! Good luck🧡🧡🧡

[@zoelynnesmith]

Thank you both!

[@gabydoss2027]

Good luck! You will do great. Be confident💪🏻

[@zoelynnesmith]

@@gabydoss2027 thank you 🥰❤️

[@mariadarazs4867]

Thank you for making this! It's only my 3rd Thanksgiving as the mom who actually has to plan and cook it and the first 2 were kind of a fail. Hopefully this year will actually feel like a Thanksgiving lol

[@gabydoss2027]

Don’t give up, you got this. When I was learning I looked up “turkey for beginners” her channel is mind over munch. Her recipe came out perfect and I have now perfected it and changed it to make it my own. Make it simple and do your research! Good luck!

[@emmalu1984]

😊😊 Don't put too much pressure. Start prepping the day before. Cook or bake what ever u can that day. So on thanksgiving everything that needs to spend more time on your oven goes in first. Use a timer. Always. 😂 I started cooking thanksgiving dinner the past 3 years also. And looord knows i was a mess the first year. 😭😂😂 Have a great Thanksgiving. ❤

[@candacet3856]

Just purchased & rated your cookbook, love! 5 ⭐'s

[@rmgugliara5321]

Ciao Bella, io sono italiana, ho provato Questa Tua ricetta e' buonissima, La consiglio a tutti. Complimenti sei fantastica 👍👏😘🤗❣️

[@BriannaK]

Aww 😘😘😘

[@MelRod24]

Thanks Bri- I ordered your cookbook and received it yesterday! It looks amazing, thank you so much for creating it. I will definitely reference it a ton since im a rookie in the kitchen 😅💗

[@Angelaaaaa2008]

Thank you so much your so kind,this was so helpful for the thanksgiving season

[@tanyavansloun8231]

Bri you are a freaking rockstar!!!