Iused to try doing everything on Thanksgiving morning and it was absolutely miserable, so now I’m ruthless about what can be made ahead. These 7 recipes have transformed how I approach the holiday because they all taste just as good, sometimes even better, when prepared a day or two in advance. Some are sides that actually benefit from sitting overnight so the flavors can develop, others are desserts that are one less thing to worry about on Thursday, and a few are prep steps that shave hours off my actual Thanksgiving day cooking. They free up precious oven space, they let me spread the work across several calmer days instead of one chaotic morning, and honestly, they mean I can actually enjoy the holiday instead of being stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is watching football.

Ric

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