Holiday meat buying guide for great meals to remember

This holiday season, gather everyone around the table for a great meal to remember. Shop for turkey, beef, chicken and ham at Pavilions. Whether you’re dreaming about juicy roast turkey for Thanksgiving, prime rib for New Year’s or ribeyes for a family gathering, you’re going to need to do some planning in advance to take care of everyone around the table.

So, where do you get started? Typically, planning for each person to get half a pound of meat tends to be a good rule of thumb that accounts not only for differences in appetite but also the opportunity to have leftovers. You can always adjust the amount of meat against the specific needs of your crowd. For example, if you have children at the table, they will usually eat less meat than the adults.

The table isn’t just about the meat, of course: take some time to think about what kind of sides would appeal to your crowd too. Rice gives you a blank canvas for a wide range of flavors, and winter squashes can give you a filling side that is also great for building up flavors the whole table can enjoy. Stuffing is perfect for turkey and ham; plan to have at least a cup or two for everyone to get their fill.

The last part of the year is a great time to celebrate with family and friends with great food. Build a great holiday menu and shop at Pavilions for everything on your list. Buy turkey, ham, chicken, appetizers and other holiday meal additions with easy pickup and delivery options.