Meal 1: Hunter-style Chicken

Suggested Sides

 Mashed Potatoes

 Thanksgiving Salad

 Apple Pie

DoveTailing Tips

Make enough mashed potatoes to have leftovers for day 4.

Meal 2: Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze

Suggested Sides

 Sweet Potato Souffle

 Creamed Corn

 Parker House Rolls

 Pecan Pie

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Meal 3: Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

Suggested Sides

 Spicy Sausage Balls

 Crunchy Sweet Brussels Sprout Salad

 Pumpkin Roll

DoveTailing Tips

Put your turkey in the brine tonight to give it time to sit.

Meal 4: Deep-Fried Turkey

Suggested Sides

 Classic Turkey Gravy

 Classic Candied Yams

 Mashed Potatoes

 Homemade Green Bean Casserole

 Cornbread Dressing

 The Best Pumpkin Pie

DoveTailing Tips

Use the mashed potatoes you made on day 1 instead of making a new batch.

Use the turkey that you brined overnight for today’s recipe.

Meal 5: Butternut Squash Soup

Suggested Sides

 Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

 No-Knead Peasant Bread

 Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce

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