Remember salmonella!   It can develop from many food products, but two of the most common are eggs and poultry.

 

Be sure the turkey is cooked until done, using a meat thermometer is a wise choice.

 

Don't forget the stuffing.  If it contains raw eggs, remember they need time to cook.

 

More cooks in the kitchen may mean added confusion.   Use timers to make sure the food is cooked as long as it should be.   And don't let hungry guests pressure you to serve food before it's thoroughly cooked.

 

Remember larger quantities of food need to cook

longer than your average serving sizes.

 

Be careful not to store food before it has cooled, but be aware of leaving it out too long also.

 

With multiple cooks using utensils and cutting boards, keep the detergent handy, making sure everything is well cleaned after exposure to raw meat.

 

Food allergies don't take a holiday.  If there is a guest who has allergies, be aware of cross contamination, like spoons taken from one bowl to another.   A separate area for the non-allergenic food would show consideration by the host.

 

Don't forget your pets.  The extra love and attention is great, but the extra leftover treats may not be so healthy.   Monitor the rich, high fat diet, which may lead to Friday at the vet.