Donatella Arpaia's 8 Tips for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Entertaining expert Donatella Arpaia shares her secrets for a successful holiday (9 Photos)

Donatella Arpaia on Oct 19, 2009 at 3:41PM

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Donatella Arpaia's 8 Tips for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

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Prep three to four side dishes that can be made a day or two ahead of time. These dishes should be baked (like potatoes or mushroom gratin), so all you have to do is reheat them in the oven. This means you’ll have less prep to do on the big day.

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