Dinner is Served! Order your Thanksgiving Dinner ahead

If Thanksgiving has you wringing your hands, rather than giving thanks, think about ordering dinner from one of the many merchants on Central Avenue.

These dinners are pre-cooked and ready to eat, so you won't have to spend the day in the kitchen. They have all the fixings, so your guests will never know the difference. You can order by phone, and then simply stop in to pick yours up.

Pre-made meals eliminate the hassle of cooking, and are especially good for people who are too busy to cook, said Kristen Weckesser, Assistant Manager at Carmine's. But the meal doesn't just save you time...For those people who aren't so hot in the kitchen, this gourmet meal can save you from holiday humiliation. "We can make you look like a superstar," Weckesser said. Carmine's has been making dinners for about four years, and last year they made 100 dinners.

Each year, Hannaford makes about 20 dinners, and they always go quickly, explained a customer service rep. This year there's only about 9 left.

Here's some holiday options for you:
Hannaford, 900 Central Avenue, 438-7296

Turkey Dinner or Ham Dinner, $54.99, serves 6-8 people

10-12 lb. turkey or 7-9 lb. hickory-smoked ham

3 lb. of stuffing or 2 lb. green bean casserole

4 lb. mashed potatoes

2 lb. butternut squash

2 lb. gravy

1 lb. cranberry sauce

12 rolls

8" pie

You can also order just the turkey for $24.99, and make your own side dishes. Place your order now because the dinners are going quickly.

PriceChopper, Westgate Plaza, 911 Central Avenue, 482-0280

Turkey breast or whole turkey dinner, your choice, $69.99. Breast serves 6-7, whole turkey, 7-8 4 lb. mashed potatoes
26 oz. gravy
3-1/2 stuffing
14 oz. cranberry sauce
12 rolls
10" pie
Ham dinner available with potatoes, rolls, and pie for $39.99
Please place your order by November 22.
Carmine's, 818 Central Avenue, 458-8688
Roasted turkey with a madeira gravy
Cranberry, apple and sausage stuffing
Homemade mashed potatoes
Port wine spiced cranberry sauce
Orange glazed candied carrots
Pumpkin butter sweet potatoes
Sweet Buttered corn
Roasted mixed vegetables
Fresh rolls with butter
Fresh baked pie
Serves
4-6 people for $95.00
10-12 for $180
18-20 for $240
Place your orders by November 23 at 8pm, and pick your dinner up anytime on Wednesday November 26. The meals even include a little instruction card for easy finishing.
Now there's no reason not to be thankful.