NO-FUSS THANKSGIVING TIMELINE
Using our No-Fuss Thanksgiving Menu, follow this handy Thanksgiving timeline so that you can have a day to be thankful for.
Week Before
Double-check that you’ve ordered your turkey. Make a full shopping list, and check it again.
Three Days Before
Defrost your turkey if it’s frozen. Do your grocery shopping.
Day Before
Brine the turkey. Make the
cranberry chutney. Make the
stuffing (don’t add the chicken stock, though). Make the
giblet gravy. Set your table.
Four Hours Before
Roast the
acorn squash. Add the chicken stock to the stuffing. Remove the turkey from the brining liquid. Rinse, pat dry, stuff, and get it into the oven.
Two Hours Before
Make the
mashed potatoes and
creamed onions.
One Hour Before
Slice the
Brussels sprouts. Take the chutney out of the refrigerator.
While the Turkey is Resting
Reheat the gravy. Saute the Brussels sprouts. Broil the squash.
