Thanksgiving Success: Make-ahead sides & non-oven recipes

Free up oven space with Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts, Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy, Skillet-Roasted Carrots with Spicy Maple Bread Crumbs... [America's Test Kitchen - 25 Years] [View in a browser]( [Thanksgiving Success Series: The Joyous Host. 18 days until Thanksgiving.]( [Thanksgiving Success Series: The Joyous Host. 18 days until Thanksgiving.]( No. 3 Make-Ahead Sides & Non-Oven Recipes As your Thanksgiving menus start taking shape and the holiday inches closer, you might start wondering: “How am I going to manage my oven space?” Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to avoid the chaotic, last-minute shuffle that can lead to cold turkey or overcooked sides. By making recipes ahead of time, using equipment like slow cookers and toaster ovens, and utilizing your stovetop, you can free up oven space so the transition from kitchen to table is smooth, well-timed, and stress-free. FREE for 14 days: Every reliable make-ahead recipe, tip & trick! Preview a digital membership for free now and see why millions of home cooks trust our holiday recipes and techniques. Discover make-ahead secrets and clever cooking hacks that'll eliminate stress on the big day. [Get instant access to test kitchen expertise →]( Make-Ahead Heroes [[Make-Way-Ahead Dinner Rolls] Make-Way-Ahead Dinner Rolls]( [4.5/5 Star Rating]( With these brown-and-serve rolls, you’ll never be more than 15 minutes from the comforts of homemade bread. And Thanksgiving? Yes, definitely the time to debut these beauties. Make them now, freeze, and then finish baking on the big day. [Get the recipe]( Another popular option that delivers great flavor through simple techniques is our [Garlic-Herb Butter Rolls]( recipe. Quick tip! Our search tool prioritizes what’s most relevant to home cooks right now to get you to the right recipe quickly. Find trending recipes with one click and discover favorite staff picks at a glance. Filter recipes by type (from make-ahead to scaled for two), dietary needs (a wide range, from Mediterranean and DASH to gluten-free and nut-free), and cooking time. [Using the search tool on the mobile app]( [[Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy for a Crowd] Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy for a Crowd Get the recipe]( [[Classic Bread Stuffing for a Crowd] Classic Bread Stuffing for a Crowd Get the recipe]( [[Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes. Gluten Free!] Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Get the recipe]( [Many dishes can be made days, or even weeks, ahead of the holiday. For help planning your make-ahead recipes, we’ve created a detailed Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Prep Timeline →]( Kitchen Cavalry Put your slow cookers, stovetops, sous vide machines, air-fryers, and toaster ovens to work this Thanksgiving. [[Skillet-Roasted Carrots with Spicy Maple Bread Crumbs] Skillet-Roasted Carrots with Spicy Maple Bread Crumbs]( No oven needed for roasty browned carrots. By steaming the carrots before searing them, we soften them just enough to release the sugars, encouraging browning. This approach produces concentrated flavor three times faster than your oven. [Get the recipe]( Nonstick skillets are one of our most-tested pieces of equipment. One company makes our favorite 8", 10", and 12" nonstick skillets and all are value-priced. The 8" model costs $29 and the 10" is $39. [Read our review of nonstick skillets]( [[Sous Vide Butternut Squash Puree] Sous Vide Butternut Squash Puree Get the recipe]( [[Toaster-Oven Roasted Green Beans with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts] Toaster-Oven Roasted Green Beans with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts Get the recipe]( [[Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts] Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts Get the recipe](  Discover more [holiday recipes that don’t rely on your oven →]( [[Sous Vide Machines] Sous Vide Machines Read our review]( [[Toaster Ovens] Toaster Ovens Read our review]( [[Air Fryers] Air Fryers Read our review]( [Save 37% on Digital Access! Join now for all our trusted recipes & cooking expertise. Get Instant Access >]( Our Guide to Your Perfect Thanksgiving We live for those aha moments in the test kitchen when we solve a problem or discover a much easier way to make better food. (It’s a kitchen hacks factory run by clever cooks!). 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