Get ahead of the holiday hustle with time-saving tips and inspired recipes from the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen — and spend more time enjoying Turkey Day. The appetizers and side dishes on this menu can all be made in advance. The turkey requires minimal prep and no trussing. And if you’d rather not bake a pie, the Test Kitchen recommends ordering one instead for maximum holiday ease.
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Holiday Poinsettia Punch
Pomegranate-Ginger Tequila Mule
Baked Brie and Cranberry Relish Puff Pastry Bites
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon and Balsamic
Sausage, Corn Bread and Chestnut Dressing
Kathleen’s Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Pistachio Pesto Green Beans
Never-Dry Roast Turkey
Traditional Cranberry Sauce
Classic Pumpkin Pie