One-Day Thanksgiving Checklist
We made this meal in one day (actually, we did it three times), to be sure that you could, too. Here’s how to pull it off.
Morning
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Stuff the thyme butter under the turkey skin and bring the turkey to room temperature.
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Make the cranberry relish.
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Trim the spinach.
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Prepare the stuffing (do not bake).
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Toast the pecans.
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Wash and spin-dry the frisée and lettuce.
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Make the dressing.
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Make the cake.
2 Hours Before Dinner
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Roast the turkey.
1 Hour Before Dinner
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Bake the stuffing.
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Bake the sweet potatoes (do not broil).
30 Minutes Before Dinner
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Make the mashed potatoes.
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Make the gravy.
Just Before Dinner
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Make the spinach.
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Top the sweet potatoes with the cheese and broil.
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Toss the salad.
