This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sam’ Club.  The opinions and text are all mine.

Thanksgiving is almost here which means, we’re entering the holiday party season! I don’t know about you but planning a party can be a pretty stressful task. Menu planning is key to a successful event but so is staying within your budget which can prove to be difficult if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Enter Sam’s Club. One simple trip and you’ll find everything you need!

Check out Chef Robert Irvine, host of Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible Ambush as he ambushes an unsuspecting Sam’s Club member to help solve problems and party plan like a pro.  In this video, Robert and the Sam’s Club meat cutter show us that you don’t need a turkey for unforgettable meal that impresses, especially if this is your first time hosting.

Sam’s Club partners not only with local growers but also growers globally to ensure you get the fresh and unique varieties! I love making my own fruit and veggie trays, it’s nice to incorporate in-season produce that might not find normally.

Since it is Thanksgiving, you’re probably in the market for a turkey. However, with Sam’s Club meats, you can always go for alternatives. In the video, Chef Robert Irvine uses a prime rib. Personally, I love ham over turkey any day of the week. Make it easy on yourself this year and cook something different!

Holiday entertaining can be the ultimate challenge. But with affordable, gourmet selections from Sam’s Club®, you’ll be party planning like a pro for the best holiday season ever. Get started at FoodNetwork.com/party, your one-stop source for great tips, recipes and behind the-scenes videos with Sam’s Club® Members.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sam’ Club. The opinions and text are all mine.