HOLIDAY FOOD BUYING GUIDE..

Here's a shopping guide you'll find handy in planning family dinners for 12 to 25 people. For hearty eaters, better increase the amounts slightly to allow for second helpings!

ROAST TURKEY:
Allow 1/2 to 3/4 pound ready to cook weight per serving. For 12 persons buy a 10 to 12 pound turkey {ready to cook weight}. For 25, get a 16 to 20 pound turkey.

HAM {UNCOOKED}:
Allow 1/2 to 3/4 pound per serving. For 12 people get 6 1/2 to 9 pound bone-in, or 4 1/2 to 5 pound boneless ham. For 25 persons, allow 12 to 18 pound bone-in, or 8 to 9 pound boneless.

STANDING RIB ROAST {BEEF}:
Allow 1/3 to 1/2 pound bone-in roast per serving. For 12, 6 pounds; 10 pounds {7 ribs} for 25.

MASHED POTATOES:
For 12, 3 to 4 pounds; you'll need 7 1/2 pounds for 25 people.

SWEET POTATOES OR YAMS {CANDIED}:
For 12, 4 pounds or 3 No. 2 cans. For 25, allow 9 to 10 pounds, or 6 No. 2 cans.PEAS: For 12, three 12 ounce packages, frozen or 3 No.303 cans. Get five 12 ounce packages, frozen or 6 No.3030 cans for 25.

PUMPKIN OR MINCEMEAT PIE:
For 12, two 9" pies. For 25, five 8" pies.

COFFEE:
For 12, 1/2 cup, for 25 one 2 ounce jar.

This is only suggestions; you can alter as needed!