Editor's note : This story was originally published in 2024. We are republishing it as part of our holiday coverage.

Be careful with the broiler setting on your oven.

That’s one tidbit of Thanksgiving advice thanks to personal experience that Alan Sternberg, executive chef at Bluebeard and a self-described ruiner of a few holiday meals, learned early in his cooking career.

Even for the pros, a well-executed Thanksgiving feast can prove to be an uphill battle. With the food-centric holiday fast approaching, IndyStar asked some of Indianapolis’ top chefs for their Turkey Day dos and don’ts. Here are some tips to pull off a delicious, minimally stressful Thanksgiving.

Prep a lot — and early

For the ambitious host, attempting to have multiple dishes ready to serve at the same time can

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