Tiny feasts: Thanksgiving dinner ideas for one or two people

November 15, 2022
Entertainment

I’ve had a lot of unconventional Thanksgivings — ones spent at fancy restaurants and un-fancy ones. Ones without turkey and ones with. And there was even a Thanksgiving with frozen meals (that one was particularly bad).

But over the years, I discovered that tiny sizing Thanksgiving for one or two people is a fun way to enjoy the meal without the stress or the sadness that comes with … well, frozen meals.

And here’s what you need to know: It’s not that hard. Tiny sizing starts with making the right food choices and continues with an abbreviated menu. You can do it.

Here’s how to have a great Thanksgiving feast for one or two people.

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Saving the best for last: Dessert

Regardless of how many people are eating with you, Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without dessert. But no need to go crazy baking. Instead, head to a local farm, farmers’ market or bakery and pick up something special — pie or cake or cookies — made with pumpkin, apple, chocolate, or whatever your heart desires. We won’t judge.

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