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    10 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

    By | Shine Food – Fri, Nov 2, 2012 5:08 PM EDT

    Photo by: Martha Stewart Living
    Orange-Scented Cranberry Sauce
    This recipe makes plenty for the feast and leftover turkey sandwiches.
    Prep Time: 5 Minutes
    Total Time: 30 Minutes
    Yield: Makes 3 1/2... more 
    Photo by: Martha Stewart Living
    Orange-Scented Cranberry Sauce
    This recipe makes plenty for the feast and leftover turkey sandwiches.
    Prep Time: 5 Minutes
    Total Time: 30 Minutes
    Yield: Makes 3 1/2 Cups
    Ingredients
    2 bags (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries
    1 1/2 cups sugar
    4 wide strips orange zest, plus 1 cup fresh orange juice
    Coarse salt and ground pepper
    Directions
    1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in orange juice.
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    With multiple appetizers, an epic array of side dishes, and an assortment of pies to prepare -- not to mention the great big bird at the center of the table -- making Thanksgiving dinner can be overwhelming to even the most seasoned cooks. That's why we like to make as many dishes ahead of time as we possibly can. Here are our best make-ahead recipes for appetizers, side dishes, and desserts so you can have more time to enjoy your guests on Thanksgiving Day.

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