Five Thanksgiving Apps to make the day less stressful

Today is the day! Thanksgiving is (at least in the U.S.) the day of the year where most turkeys are eaten. On a day such as today it is easy to get overwhelmed with the food and the family. To make your life easier we have compiled a list of apps that will help you whip up a Thanksgiving meal like a pro. All apps are available for iPhone and iPad. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

1.  CHOW’s Thanksgiving Dinner Coach

Free.  If there was one app that you really need on Thanksgiving then this is it! This virtual dinner coach is your key to a stress-free holiday.  A calendar breaks down what you have to do each day and the app generates a grocery list based on the recipes you choose.  It even tells you how long it will take you to prep on each day.  At no cost, this app is a must-have for anyone hosting a feast.

2. Butterball Cookbook Plus

$4.99.  Tips for the turkey and how-to videos make a dry bird a thing of the past.  Free recipes each month make this an app you can use long after the holiday’s over.  The company also has a hotline, or you can tweet them emergency turkey questions.

3. Appetites’ Easy as Pie featuring Evan Kleinman

$2.99.  On Thanksgiving, pie is the star of the dessert table.  This app includes 20 different recipes along with step-by-step videos.  We can’t wait to try the Chai Spice Pumpkin and the Butterscotch Toffee pies.
From the creators of the best-selling Appetites comes this new pie making adventure featuring Evan Kleiman. Easy as Pie shows you how-to create 20 homemade pies, doughs, and toppings in over 5 hours of step-by-step video recipes.

4. KitchenPad Timer

$1.99. This visual kitchen timer lets you set up to 9 timers at once.  Set separate timers for turkey, stuffing or gravy so you can forget about them and worry about other things. Get your thanksgiving dinner PERFECT this year with help from KitchenPad Timer! 50% off regular price until thanksgiving day!

5. Leftovers

$0.99.  Once the meal is finished, you might feel as if you have enough food left for an army.  With this Leftovers 4 Day Throw Away app, it’s easy to know what you should toss or save. When standing in front of the refrigerator and looking at all those containers, remember that leftovers that still look good may not be safe to eat. Temperature and time help bacteria to grow, which can lead to foodborne illnesses — and look, smell and taste can not accurately tell you if a leftover is OK to eat.