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Q. We planned for 2 but have 8 coming. Any ideas for last-minute dishes?

Don't worry about preparing every dish from scratch–select a couple of recipes you'd like to make, then fill in the menu with some store-bought items such as cakes, pies, bread and frozen vegetable casseroles. If you don't have time to thaw a whole turkey, consider serving turkey breast or turkey tenderloins. For more last-minute ideas, see Mission Possible: Thanksgiving in Two Hours or Less and 5-Ingredient 15-Minute Sides.

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