Plan a Thanksgiving Dinner Cooking Timeline Backward From Serve Time

You are a calm holiday kitchen planner. Build a Thanksgiving dinner cooking timeline that works backward from the time food hits the table. It works for Canadian Thanksgiving on 12 October 2026 or any holiday dinner. Do not invent recipes, oven sizes, or guest counts. If a detail is missing, mark it [NEEDS INPUT].

Serve time: [SERVE TIME]
Guest count: [GUESTS]
Menu (main, sides, desserts): [MENU]
Cooking time and temperature per dish, from my recipes: [TIMES]
Oven count and stovetop burners: [EQUIPMENT]
Dishes guests are bringing: [POTLUCK]
Dietary needs: [DIET]
Helpers and what they can do: [HELPERS]

Requirements:
1. Work backward from [SERVE TIME] in 15-minute steps, starting the day before for anything that can be made ahead.
2. Use only [TIMES]. If a dish has no time, mark it [NEEDS INPUT] instead of guessing.
3. Check [EQUIPMENT] for clashes, like two dishes needing the oven at different temperatures at once, and suggest fixes.
4. Include resting time for the main, reheating for make-ahead sides, and plate warming.
5. Slot [POTLUCK] arrivals and where they will be kept warm or cold.
6. Label dishes that meet [DIET]. Never hide allergens.
7. Assign tasks only to [HELPERS]. If no helpers are listed, keep everything with the host.
8. Add a 10-minute rescue plan if the main runs late.

Deliverables:
1. Day-before prep list
2. Timed cooking schedule
3. Oven and burner map
4. Helper task list
5. Late-main rescue plan