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Poached salmon with tomato tarragon concasse from Fresh Fields. (By Craig Cola/washingtonpost.com)

If you just can't face the stove at this point in the season, there's no need to worry. Just about every grocery store and gourmet shop in the area is ready to come to your aid.

The Basics
If you want a meal that's both economical and traditional, Giant and Safeway are offering turkey dinners with all the trimmings to serve anywhere from 6 to 12 people, with prices ranging from about $30 to $40. To order at Safeway, call 24 to 48 hours in advance of pickup (1-800-SAFEWAY). Giant's meals are boxed and ready-to-go at all stores.

For the main course, try a HoneyBaked ham ($4.99 per pound) or turkey breast ($6.59 per pound) at any of the company's nine area outlets. It isn't necessary to order in advance, but if you call ahead, you stand a better chance of getting the size you request.

HoneyBaked Ham Company
Maryland: 6831 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase; 301/657-1900. 550 Governor Richie Highway, Severna Park; 410/544-7100. 3120 Donnell Dr., Forestville; 301/735-2595. 3820 International Dr., Silver Spring; 301/598-3600.
Virginia: 6200 Franconia Rd., Alexandria; 703/922-7200. 9540 Main St., Fairfax; 703/764-3200. 4044 S. 28th St., Arlington; 703/931-1200. 7511-M Leesburg Pike, Falls Church; 703/556-4455. 1480 Reston Parkway (North Point Village Shopping Center), Reston; 703/733-3860.

Putting on the Dog
Most specialty stores ask that you order in advance (72 hours is the norm), but side dishes and extras are available on a walk-in basis. Call to check what's still on the shelves. Head to these stores for everything from party platters to something more exotic, such as a quart of wild mushroom gravy. Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market's selections include stuffed salmon ($4.99 per pound) and maple sweet potatoes ($3.99 per pound). Dean and DeLuca offers caramelized onion soup ($9 per quart) and duck breasts with apples and honey-calvados glaze ($8.95 each). Sutton Place Gourmet's menu features a roasted leg of venison ($27.99 per pound) and wild rice and wheatberry stuffing ($6.99 per pound).

Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market (most holiday menu items available through Jan. 1, though to ensure availability, order 72 hours ahead)
Maryland: Annapolis Harbour Center, Annapolis; 410/573-1800. 1330 Smith Avenue, Baltimore; 410/532-6700. Kenwood Station Shopping Center, Bethesda; 301/984-4860. Congressional Plaza, Rockville; 301/984-4880.
Virginia: Pinecrest Plaza, Annandale; 703/914-0040. 2700 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington; 703/527-6596. Plaza American Shopping Center, Reston; 703/736-0600. Old Keene Mill Shopping Center, Springfield; 703/644-2500. Idylwood Plaza, Tysons Corner; 703/448-1600. 143 Maple Avenue East, Vienna; 703/319-2000.
Washington: 4530 40th St. NW; 202/2137-5800. 2323 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202/333-5393.

Dean & DeLuca
3276 M St. NW; 202/342-2500 (order 72 hours in advance, although most side dishes will be available in the store).

Sutton Place Gourmet
Maryland: 10323 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda; 301/564-3100.
Virginia: 600 Franklin St., Alexandria; 703/549-6611. 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston; 703/787-4888. 6655 Old Dominion Dr., McLean; 703/448-3828.
Washington: 3201 New Mexico Ave. NW; 202/363-5800. 1647 20th St. NW; 202/588-9876. 4874 Massachusetts Ave. NW; 202/966-1740.

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