Martha Stewart's foolproof hour-by-hour Thanksgiving Day tips to make sure you don't ruin the holiday

There's no denying that Martha Stewart is the original influencer - and the queen of entertaining - and with Thanksgiving just around the corner, many will be looking to the billionaire businesswoman for inspiration.

Martha, who recently slammed her self-titled Netflix documentary, has been sharing her top tips for the November holiday for many years now and can advise on everything from the best way to prep a turkey to the perfect way to set the table.

The 83-year-old star won't actually be in the United States for Thanksgiving this year, after she confirmed she's leaving for a trip to Italy with her family, but she's still on hand for all things hospitality for November 28.

However, although she will be away for Thanksgiving, the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia founder is planning to get right back to holiday hosting once she lands back home.

And she even told People that it's important to have one specific treat out for guests who come over to your home during the holiday season.

'If somebody comes over in the afternoon, you have to have homemade Christmas cookies lying around,' Martha said. 'You just have to, and you have to have a couple dinners for your family and friends.'

Of course, Martha is the expert when it comes to hosting a dinner party, but she's aware that prepping a Thanksgiving feast can be stressful to say the least - and that's why there needs to be a plan in place.

Here, FEMAIL takes a look at Martha's hourly top tips to ensure Thanksgiving runs as smoothly as possible.

Here's the important thing to prepare as soon as you wake up on Thanksgiving Day

After enjoying your morning cup of coffee and some breakfast, Martha suggests prepping the potatoes as soon as possible.

The mother-of-one recommends peeling them, popping them in a pot or another large container with water, covering it with a lid or a wrap, and letting them sit at room temperature until it's time to cook them.

When it comes to potatoes, Martha has an array of recipes to choose from - so if you want to deviate from the typical roasted ones, take your pick.

As well as Sour-Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes, she also offers up recipes including Sweet Potato Fries With Brown-Butter Marshmallow Sauce and Muffin-Pan Potato Gratins - however, these may take longer to prepare.

After prepping the potatoes, Martha suggests that you'll want to prepare the other vegetables next, including trimming and peeling the carrots as well as the Brussels sprouts and green beans.

She recommends refrigerating them in a zip-top bag and then chilling drinks that you want to serve to your guests cold, such as wine and beer.

With four hours to go before your feast, it's time to turn your attention to the turkey

When it comes to Thanksgiving, it's all about the big bird in the center of the table - and Martha says you should get the turkey in the oven at least four hours before you want to sit down and eat.

There's plenty of things to consider before this though, such as bearing in mind how long it takes to thaw a frozen turkey and why you should never wash it in the sink.

Martha also warns against stuffing the turkey in advance and recommends measuring your oven and refrigerator before purchasing your bird, to ensure it will fit.

Her website states that 'it can take anywhere from two hours and 30 minutes to six hours to roast a turkey, depending on how big it is.'

In fact, a 15-pound bird (which is the average weight of turkeys bought at Thanksgiving) needs about three hours and 45 minutes at 325 degrees, according to the USDA.

Perhaps Martha's post signature recipe for cooking the most delicious turkey is her cheesecloth method, which includes a quadruple blanket of cheesecloth that holds the butter-and-wine basting mixture on the skin to keep the meat moist while still allowing it to brown. 

However, she has various techniques -including cooking the turkey upside down to avoid overcooking it - and also grilling it and deep-drying it - so take your pick!

When the three hour countdown begins, it's time to think about what's in the refrigerator

When there's only three hours to go before you plan to sit down and feast, Martha says you should consider taking certain items out of the refrigerator.

This might include removing cheese and any other appetizers that should be served at room temperature.

She also says you should remove the cranberry sauce and the butter that will accompany your dinner rolls out of the refrigerator.

This rule also applies to any pre-made foods, so they're not so cold when you place them in the oven later to reheat. 

These might include canapes that will be served up first, or an array of delicious appetizers that your guests can nibble on.

Martha has a never-ending recipe list for such foods, including Gooey Gouda Puff-Pastry Bites, Potato-Chip-and-Pimiento Mini Crab Cakes and Pear, Walnut, and Ricotta Crostini.

Think about getting your kitchen in order when there's just a couple of hours to go 

With just a couple of hours to go before everyone is sat around the table and tucking into your delicious dinner, Martha suggests having a clean up.

Your guests might be about to arrive, so this is the perfect opportunity to get your kitchen in order before having to engage in conversation.  

Her websites says to 'wash any pots that have stacked up in the sink; run the dishwasher so you'll be able to empty it before dinner,' and then once you've finished cleaning, you can set out appetizers and snacks for your guests to enjoy.

However, don't get so engrossed in having a sparkling kitchen that you forget to check on the meat in the oven.

Martha stresses: 'Whatever you do, don't forget to keep an eye on the turkey as it could cook faster than you were anticipating.'

When there's only 60 minutes left until show time, it's important to let the turkey rest

With only 60 minutes to go before enjoying the turkey and all the trimmings, you'll want to think about letting the turkey rest on a carving platter. 

Martha advises letting it rest for a minimum of 30 minutes before slicing it up for everyone's individual plates.

And now that the bird's out of the oven, you can now switch the racks and divide the oven into thirds and reheat your sides at 350 degrees.

During this crucial hour before dinner, Martha recommends making your all-important gravy - or if you've already made it, popping it in a saucepan and starting to warm it up.

Of course, Martha also has various recipes for the sauce and has a straightforward four-step process for making standard gravy - and suggests taking it to the next level with fresh herbs or white wine.

Last but certainly not least, you should consider opening red wine in order to let it breathe in this final hour and also start filling your guests' water glasses - before sitting down with your loved ones to enjoy an epic Thanksgiving feast.