Turkey -- Make herb butter night before, leave out -- Brine night before w/ peppercorns, salt, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary etc... (need enough water to dissolve salt) -- Day of, take out, rinse cold water before putting into oven Roast beef -- Don't leave near oven after removal Gravy -- buy back up gravy in jar Cranberry sauce -- Make night before, save some for mixed drinks -- https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/make-ahead-cranberry-sauce-3160641 Corn Souffle -- whisked in egg yolks first then beat egg whites before folding it in. Next time: add less liquid -- https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/ginas-corn-souffle-recipe-1921542 Sweet potatoes -- Rob found recipe w/ brown sugar, walnuts, coconut, marshmallos ... too sweet Stuffing -- Buy boxed chicken one Green beans -- follow green bean casserole recipe

Leftovers: Turkey, brie, cranberry ciabatta