Gravy
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When you should start cooking: The same time you start cooking your turkey.
Roasting bones and vegetables that you'll be using for gravy early on Thanksgiving day is a good way to get ahead of the game.
Stuffing
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| Stuffing |
Traditional stuffing. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock
When you should start cooking: Prepare bread the night before, start cooking midday.
Based on whether you prefer making stuffing with fresh or dried bread, or even croutons, there are steps you can take days before Thanksgiving to prepare this dish.
"Drying croutons overnight or over the course of two days is easier than drying them in the oven at the last minute," Holzman said.
Salad
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Salad |
Apple walnut salad. Shutterstock
When you should start cooking: While your turkey and stuffing are in the oven.
Chopping and assembling salad is a great way to use downtime while other dishes are in the oven. When dinnertime arrives, all you'll have to do is throw together the ingredients and add dressing.
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