(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 24, 2002 ) Home cooks across the country are gearing up for what might be the championship event of American kitchens - preparing the Thanksgiving feast. While moms routinely make meals for five or fewer people each night, attendance at many Thanksgiving feasts is three to four times that.¹ Much like coaches, people are working on their game plans for serving successful holiday meals, and finding a good resource for recipes and tips is key.

Whether someone is hosting the whole meal or just bringing the pumpkin pie, the key to success is a great recipe and good planning, and you can find both on the Internet.

"There are some helpful Web sites available specifically for the holidays that make it a snap for home cooks to find great ideas without added hassle," said Maggie Gilbert, kitchen expert from Pillsbury.com, a holiday meal resource. "On Pillsbury.com, you can find guides for menu planning, great recipes and color photos, shopping lists, preparation time tables and even decorating ideas. Visitors can share holiday secrets online, too."

Once you've got your recipes and game plan in place, it's time to stock up on ingredients, where the rule is quality products you can trust. With convenience products, like Pillsbury® Refrigerated Pie Crusts and Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls, home cooks can streamline the preparation while still delighting guests.

Thanksgiving dinner is one of the few times a year when the extended family gathers, and the host feels responsible for making foods just right. Both novice and experienced cooks can find holiday-specific Web sites a great help when planning a wonderful feast.

¹ Consumer research conducted by Pillsbury, 1997

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