Five Thanksgiving Rules to Live By

Sam Sifton, a former New York Times restaurant critic, has a book out called "Thanksgiving: How To Cook It Well". He offers six tips on how to have a great Thanksgiving:

1. Have a turkey. Not a duck, not a goose, not roast beef, but turkey.

2. No appetizers, no salads. The plate should be full of turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, cranberries, green beans - there is no place - or no need - for appetizers or salad.

3. If someone wants to watch football, let them. Football is a Thanksgiving tradition.

4. Pie. Make pie, but not a chocolate pie. Chocolate pie is for after Thanksgiving, when you're depressed.

5. Clean up before bed. You have plenty of people to help you, so delegate.