Dear
Real Simple Reader,
The days are growing shorter and fall foliage is at its peak—telltale signs Thanksgiving's around the corner. And while you can't make the
mashed potatoes just yet, there's plenty you can do now to reduce day-of stress.
First things first:
plan the menu. Our food editors have been
busy baking pies and
basting turkeys for months, ensuring the big meal goes off without a hitch. Speaking of the bird, we took to the test kitchen to create the
easiest dry-brine rub ever, delivering crispy skin and tender meat without the mess of a liquid brine. And let's not forget the
homemade gravy—this version will take you to turkey nirvana.
But the best part of the meal may just be the abundance of sides, and we've covered everything from creamy
corn pudding to
classic stuffing. Keep it classic with flaky
buttermilk biscuits, or try your hand at
homemade pull-apart dinner rolls , which are brushed with melted butter and topped with sea salt. Don't skip the greens (we recommend a
fresh fall salad), which provide a lighter counterpoint to the carb-heavy plates.
Do yourself a favor, and get started now:
Make your pie crust tonight and keep it in the freezer until the big day. Or, skip the crust altogether and make
apple pie in an apple. And if you really find yourself in a crunch? We rounded up the
store-bought shortcuts our editors swear by. It doesn't get much easier than that.
— The
Real Simple editors
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