There is the biggest hint I can give you:

Read Your Recipes ALL the way through BEFORE you start cooking or baking!

Clarify any terms you may not know; gather all of your ingredients for that dish

Understand the time frame – don’t get surprised by “Marinade overnight” or “Let the dough rest for 2 hours” or “Use Mushroom Duxelles to stuff. . .” Know what the terms mean.

Write out your menu and make what takes the longest first.

Reach out and ask questions if you don’t know a term or technique.

Happy Thanksgiving!