• I've made all of Ina Garten's recipes — these are my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving. • Her Parmesan smashed potatoes, shaved Brussels sprouts with pancetta, and popovers are great sides. • Ina Garten's make-ahead turkey gravy and autumn sangria are some of my favorites.

If Ina Garten's taught me anything, it's that a solid game plan is the key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner.

I may go overboard by planning my dishes, timeline, and grocery list in early October, but my meal prep runs like a well-oiled machine every year.

Fortunately, I have you covered when it comes to planning a menu.

I've cooked all of the Barefoot Contessa's 1,300-plus recipes, and here are my absolute favorites for Thanksgiving dinner.

"Cook Like a Pro," page 24

When guests arrive, I love to kick thin

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