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Cooking a turkey a day ahead. With kitchen string, tie the legs together and the wings close to the body. Place the onion, lemon and thyme sprigs in the cavity. Place roasting rack or foil ring on pan, and place turkey on top.

Of salt, the minced thyme and lemon zest. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, salt, thyme, and parsley. Mashed potatoes aren't typically something you make ahead, but you can prep this cheesy casserole a full day ahead of time.

Plan the day you want to roast it on, and make sure it is thawed out in time. Follow these steps to safely cook a turkey. Web tie legs together with kitchen twine.

If you're pressed for time (or oven space), make ahead roasted turkey is just what you need. Brush the turkey with the butter and sprinkle it generously with salt and pepper. You can use just salt and pepper, or add herbs, spices, and citrus zest if you.

And they are as dazzling as ever in her new book, make it ahead. Brush the turkey with the butter and sprinkle it generously with salt and pepper. That way everything goes on the dinner table warm at the same time.) if you freeze the mashed potatoes, you can either thaw them overnight.

Yes, says ina, and she now does it often, including on thanksgiving. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Brining the breast makes it extra moist and flavorful.