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Well, it’s been a year. Or has it been two? Oh yes, it has. And even though Thanksgiving is officially back on, you may not be up for planning, prepping, shopping, and cooking for days to make it happen. Thankfully, there are alternatives. We’ve gathered some of the tastiest places you can pick up an entire heat-and-serve meal (or have it delivered) this Thanksgiving. Order soon, as delivery times may vary, and these offers are only good while supplies last.
Bob Evans
The Ohio-based family restaurant chain is offering its Farmhouse Feast of slow-roasted turkey or Hickory-smoked ham, dressing, corn, mashed potatoes, green beans, relish, and rolls (plus pumpkin pie). The feast is available for pick-up or delivery to serve four ($65), eight ($95), or 10 people ($135). You can supplement with extra sides and pies (pecan, apple, or chocolate peanut butter, which range in price from $11.50 - $15).
Boston Market
The Rotisserie Kitchen has a fully cooked heat-and-serve Complete Thanksgiving Meal with boneless roasted turkey breast or honey-glazed ham plus all the fixings for $89 (serves 4-6) or $149 (serves 12). In addition to the meat headliner, the meal includes: spinach and artichoke dip, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry walnut relish, dinner rolls, plus apple and pumpkin pie. They also offer hot, ready-to-serve, individually-plated meals via their “Thanksgiving catering” option starting at $11.99 per person, with a 10-person minimum.
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Cracker Barrel
The comfort-food haven is offering a Heat n’ Serve Feast for 8-10 people that includes: two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, choice of two sides, sweet rolls, and dessert of pumpkin and pecan pie for $145. For a smaller party, their similar Family Dinner serves 4-6 ($95). Be sure to order 24-hours in advance. These meals, which go from oven to table in two hours, are available for pick up Nov. 20-27, while supplies last.
Harry & David
The premium gift basket supplier also has some delicious meat offerings for the holiday; from oven-roasted or smoked turkey to stuffed Chateubriand. You can enjoy a Gourmet Turkey Feast (serves 8-10) with creamy Brussels sprouts, apple sausage stuffing, brown sugar sweet potatoes, cranberry chutney, and pumpkin cheesecake ($229), or Create Your Own Gourmet Turkey Feast of roasted turkey, an appetizer assortment, two sides of your choice, dessert, cranberry sauce, and gravy that serves 8 - 10 ($239). Allow two to three days to defrost before reheating.
Omaha Steaks
Turns out Omaha won’t just mail you steaks—they’ll send you a whole 10-pound turkey (that serves eight) prepared with a brown sugar and honey baste, complete with cooking bag and pop-up timer to let you know when the frozen bird is ready to eat ($90). Complete the meal with roasted garlic mashed potatoes (starting at $13) and creamed spinach ($20 for 8 servings).
Popeyes
This one is a bit trickier to procure (you have to call or visit your local Popeyes), but diehard fans of Popeyes’ Louisiana-style fried chicken will appreciate this Cajun style turkey, hand-rubbed with their trademark seasoning (which, according to the Food Network, is “a blend of paprika, red pepper, garlic and onion before being marinated in a Creole butter”). Round out the meal with their classic biscuits, mac and cheese, corn on the cob, green beans, or mashed potatoes. Be forewarned: these popular birds have been available for pre-order at participating locations since Oct. 18.
ShopRite
ShopRite’s complete Thanksgiving Dinner comes with a fully-cooked Butterball turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, holiday stuffing, green bean casserole, and turkey gravy that serves 8-10 for just $55. (You’ll have to purchase dessert separately.) This order requires 72-hours advance notice, and 48 hours to defrost in your fridge prior to reheating.
Whole Foods
The mouth-watering Whole Foods Thanksgiving Feast for 12 includes: roasted turkey, spiral-sliced ham, green beans and roasted shallots, creamed spinach and kale, roasted butternut squash with cranberries and sage, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and two pies for $300. If you’ve got the bird covered, they offer a Just the Sides Package for 4 with green beans, mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, gravy, and cranberry orange sauce ($45). All orders must be placed a minimum of 24 hours ahead of pick-up time.
Williams Sonoma
The high-end kitchenware purveyor has several equally high-end and delicious-looking Thanksgiving meal options, from the Complete Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey Breast Dinner with titular stuffed turkey, green bean casserole, butter chive mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie (serves four for $160) to the Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner that includes those same sides and pumpkin pie plus a free-range bird, sausage stuffing, yam casserole, Brussels sprouts, and cranberry chutney (serves eight for $450).
