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make-ahead

American  
[meyk-uh-hed] / ˈmeɪk əˌhɛd /

adjective

  1. that can be prepared in advance.

    a make-ahead casserole.


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Make sure to choose a few options that you can easily make-ahead or serve cold to save yourself the stress of needing half a dozen hot dishes on the table at once.

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But if you are in the camp of wanting to make your stuffing fully from scratch, this is a dish that’s super easy to prep or make-ahead of time and simply reheat pre-dinner.

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Garten shares how she puts together and plans her make-ahead menu before turkey day.

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She offers her tried-and-tested recipe for Make-Ahead Roast Turkey, which also includes an easy Gravy with Onions & Sage.

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For sides, Garten suggests her Leek and Artichoke Bread Pudding and Make-Ahead Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes, which can be covered and refrigerated for up to two days, then baked before Thanksgiving day.

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