Inspiration and Ideas
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving: The Whole Feast
Imagine being relaxed on Thanksgiving for a change! These dishes can all be frozen and then reheated for your meal.
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes
Looking for a stress-free Thanksgiving menu even though you're hosting? Here are more than 70 recipes you can make ahead of time so you look like a pro.
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Easy Homemade Pie Crust
This recipe can easily be doubled. Divide the dough into separate portions, flatten it into disks, wrap well in plastic, and then freeze until you're ready to thaw, roll, and bake.
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10 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Desserts
These recipes can be whipped up three days to one month before T-day.
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7 Classic Side Dish Casseroles
With these dishes on the menu, you just might skip the turkey.
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5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles
If you're hosting overnight guests, here are great ways to feed them.
7 Classic Make-Ahead Casseroles
Here are 7 of our favorite make-ahead Thanksgiving casseroles so you can focus on the turkey—and on your guests.
Apple Pie Filling
When your favorite apple is in season, pick up a bunch and make this luscious pie filling that freezes beautifully. Sliced apples are partially cooked on top of the stove with water, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Then they 're ladled into containers and frozen. You 'll have enough for five 9-inch pies.
