Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet

The Less-Stress, Less-Mess Thanksgiving Menu

Kitchen chaos is one Thanksgiving tradition to let go of. This holiday menu cuts down on the work with fewer pots and more make-ahead suggestions

The Less-Stress, Less-Mess Thanksgiving Menu
Jim Franco
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The Stuffing
Apple-Sausage Stuffing
hands-on time: 25 minutes
total time: 55 minutes
makes: 10 servings

Equipment
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Paring knife
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serrated bread knife
  • 1-cup glass measuring cup
  • 3-quart baking dish or casserole


  • Time-Savers
  • Prediced dried fruit doesn't need chopping.
  • Using prepared garlic bread means one herb fewer to chop and no garlic to mince.
  • Cooking the stuffing separately saves you anxiety over those food-safety warnings about stuffing a raw bird.


  • Make-Ahead Suggestion
    The stuffing mixture can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then bake while the turkey is cooking.

    The Recipe
    Apple-Sausage Stuffing


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