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8 Ways to Plan Ahead for Turkey Day

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Cook! Take a look at your Thanksgiving menu. What can you prepare in advance and refrigerate or freeze? What can you assemble early and then pop in the oven once the turkey's done? Any time you spend cooking before Thanksgiving is time you can spend enjoying the company of family and friends on the big day.

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