How to use it
Kids count as about half an adult portion. Portions used: whole bone-in turkey about 1.25 lb per adult, boneless turkey breast about 0.5 lb, bone-in ham about 0.75 lb, boneless ham about 0.5 lb; about 0.5 cup each of 3 to 4 sides; 1.5 rolls; one pie per 8 slices. These are common planning rules of thumb, not exact needs. Appetites, menus and how many other dishes you serve change the numbers, so round up if unsure. Plan safe thawing time for a frozen turkey (USDA guidance is about 24 hours in the fridge for every 4 to 5 pounds).