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π¦ Your Secret to Stress-Free Thanksgiving (Make These Now!)
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Hi, Reader, I hope you're enjoying the buildup to Thanksgiving as much as I am! π¦ But I also hope you know that Thanksgiving prep doesn't have to be stressful when you tackle it ahead of time! I've rounded up 10 make-ahead recipes that'll save your sanity, from dry brining the turkey to even-better-made-ahead pumpkin cheesecake to some favorite sides. Let's make this your easiest (and most enjoyable) Thanksgiving yet! π₯§β¨ 10 Prep-Ahead Thanksgiving RecipesGrab your turkey, get it thawed out, and apply this super simple and crazy flavor-filled dry brine 3 days ahead of roasting! Did I mention easy???
Fresh cranberries are so affordable around the holidays that I seem to have either this sauce or even the jalapeno spiced cranberry salsa in my fridge from now through the new year. And it's perfect made ahead!
This luscious sweet potato favorite can be made a few days ahead and can even be frozen! Keep the casserole and streusel topping separate until time to bake, and then follow the recipe instructions for the time to bake and add the topping.
I use frozen berries this time of year for one of my family's favorite pies, and it's one that can be made ahead a couple of days or even frozen!
Start the dough for these fluffy dinner rolls the afternoon before, and they'll be ready to shape, final rise, and bake fresh the day of your meal.
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