One the hardest parts about preparing a Thanksgiving meal, especially for those who can’t do much cooking beforehand, is getting everything ready on time, while each dish is still at its peak, writes food editor Kelly Brant.
For small gatherings, one option is to simplify the menu and the cooking method. Focus on the stars: turkey and dressing, two or three seasonal vegetables and a dessert.
Thanks to the versatility and durability of the common sheet pan one can cook almost an entire dinner at once in the oven.
For the menu, method and recipes, read Wednesday’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Style.