Make All Your Thanksgiving Sides Ahead Of Time | Holiday Cooking Tips | Allrecipes.com

A stress-free holiday is a happy holiday and we’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to do just that. Nicole shows you how to prepare all your favorite thanksgiving holiday sides, like mashed potatoes, gravy, casserole, veggies, and cranberry sauce, ahead of time to make for an easy, stress-free thanksgiving day.

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In this video...
00:00 Introduction
00:09 How to make mashed potatoes
01:09 How to make gravy
01:33 How to make casserole
02:25 How to make veggie sides
02:55 Blanch your veggies ahead of time
03:25 How to make cranberry sauce
03:58 How to make pies ahead of time
04:11 Delegate dishes to your guests
04:21 Plan for oven space & diversify your appliances

Chef and mom of three, Nicole McLaughlin, will share all the cooking basics — plus some things you may have missed — as she walks you through comprehensive videos that include kitchen tips, food facts, and cooking techniques.


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Thanks for watching! Share your tips and tricks for having a stress-free holiday this year.

In this video...
00:00 Introduction
00:09 How to make mashed potatoes
01:09 How to make gravy
01:33 How to make casserole
02:25 How to make veggie sides
02:55 Blanch your veggies ahead of time
03:25 How to make cranberry sauce
03:58 How to make pies ahead of time
04:11 Delegate dishes to your guests
04:21 Plan for oven space & diversify your appliances

[CocinaConDaniyMel]

Thanks for saving us time! We're getting ready for the holidays! ❤️

[dianejohanson]

I do make a lot of dishes beforehand. Saves so much stress a time!

[Passionforfoodrecipes]

I'm just be-*SIDE* myself with how good of an idea this is!

Really *cool* tips Allrecipes! 😉

[holyspiritinspirations]

I make almost everything in advance. That's just how I roll. I don't like lots of dishes to wash on the day of the feast. Typically, I will make my sides the day before and keep in the fridge (without the toppings as you suggested). Pies are made before and left out if possible. Dishes and coffee cups out and ready. I like the great tip of prepping the veggies in the bags (I may even do that two days before). I also like to have communion on Thanksgiving day, so I put a special dish next to each place setting with tiny wine glasses and a piece of bread. Then as we reflect on the One we should give all our thanks too, I go around and fill the tiny glasses speaking as I do so. The kids get grape juice.

[viviannichols]

I’m insane, and I love cooking all day on Thanksgiving! (I’m so crazy for Thanksgiving that I’m commenting here at the end of May 😆.) The only things I always make the day before are the pies (and I brine the turkey). But I think this year I’m finally doing homemade cranberry sauce, so I’ll do that a day or two before and chill it. 😁

[johncipriano]

Ohh Yum !!!
There is nothing better than eating a meal and digging into your mashed potatoes and having frozen bits of mashed potatoes with Your Turkey.

[jeanniewright]

All good tips - except for the morning

[kathyb-]

Wow! Never thought of freezing mash potatoes! I'm still afraid to do it, lol.

[esthercook]

Your recipe looks so delicious today as always! Thank you so much for always showing us new recipes! Thanks to you, I learned so many recipes!

[brendaduignan]

Last night I made your minute rice, chicken and rice. Omg it was the best one ever. My son loved it and he's the pickiest eater. Glad I subbed!

[pamelapulsifer]

So helpful. I always have a large crowd - what an energy saver!

[michellesandoval]

Always enjoy watching you thanks for sharing! Didnt know we could freeze store bought pies very helpful!

[techman]

Amazing tips for making the day much easier!

[musicmaneman]

Come to Cajun country.
Merlitons with shrimp and ground meat cassorole.
TurDuckin with sausage.

[quarterback]

I like your style and the way you roll. Sensible and smart.. And, on Thanksging Day, a morning cocktail works.
Peace be with you my friend.

[kimed]

I am old with a bad back so standing and cooking is out! I can do some of these ideas well in advance and still enjoy the day with my family. Thanks for the tips! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[debbiem]

Yay! It’s Nicole and her no nonsense, fantastic tips and common sense.

[dorothyyoung]

Three tips:
- a pencil and paper (or electronic device) are your best kitchen tools. Plan: grocery lists, timelines, what dishes go where and when.
- plan for service: set the table a couple days before.
- set out your serving dishes with utensils and place a note on each for what item uses it. This will prevent scrambling for the gravy boat or pie server on Thanksgiving.
Bonus tip for those with children or cats: cover the set table with clean sheets; no cat paw prints in the middle of Aunt Mildred’s plate.

[ivoryfyall]

Iktr!! You go girl🤷🏾‍♀️👌🏾👌🏾I will be doing this Thanksgiving!! I'm not going to be cooking all week. This year🥰