A ranch Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING DAY

UP TO 6 HOURS AHEAD

• Prepare fruit for salad and chill.

3½ HOURS BEFORE SERVING

• Rinse turkey. If stuffing, place dressing in bird. Put turkey in oven to roast.

1 HOUR AHEAD

• Bake casserole of dressing if chilled.

45 MINUTES AHEAD

• Peel and cook potatoes; cook garlic.

20 MINUTES AHEAD

• Mash potatoes; keep warm.

15 MINUTES AHEAD

• Remove turkey from oven, put on platter, and keep warm.
• Add wine to roasting-pan drippings, then add drippings to gravy. Heat gravy and keep warm.

10 MINUTES AHEAD

• Heat extra dressing (if bird was stuffed) in a microwave oven.
• Cook peas and onions.

5 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING

• Warm rolls.
• Warm cranberry sauce, if desired.
• Garnish turkey platter.
• Mix salad with dressing.

15 MINUTES BEFORE DESSERT

• Warm apple pie in a 350° oven.