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A whole host of holiday problems can be solved by pre-ordering a turducken (a chicken inside of a duck inside of a turkey) for the feast. You'll be able to feed more people with less effort while getting compliments all the same.

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Having a vegetarian or vegan holiday visitor over? No problem! Rather than stressing about making enough sides for them to get enough food, buy a Tofurky Roast to make.

If you're an organic eater, never fear, there's a quality stuffing mix out there for you, too. Prepare some veggies, mix in some butter, and you'll have a decadent dressing or stuffing in no time.

Adding some chopped and seasoned veggies to a stuffing mix is a simple way to give it a homemade touch. We've read good things about this mix, and it's easily spruced up for your holiday meal. Try one of our shortcut recipes.

Recipe: Shortcut Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing

Sure, there are fancy herb mixture recipes out there for the holidays, but if you don't have time a pre-mixed seasoning is a good standby. It's a quick and simple way to add a lot of flavor to several of your Thanksgiving day-of dishes.

Having gravy mix on-hand is helpful whether or not you're using it exclusively. Some free range birds are too lean to produce enough juice for homemade versions, especially if you're entertaining a large crowd.

A hot, buttery biscuit is synonymous with family dinners but they're really not a main feature of Thanksgiving dinner. Focus your energy elsewhere and let these reliable stand-bys take care of themselves.

These yams are a sweet, Southern alternative to regular sweet potato sides. The brown sugar and spices will thrill everyone with cozy cinnamon and nutmeg; all you have to do is decide whether you'll serve it with or without a marshmallow topping.

It's a dish everyone is expecting to see on the holiday table, but you shouldn't have to slave away in the kitchen just because of tradition. This satisfying shortcut is microwaveable and serves three. You can grab a couple and prepare them as needed based on your guests' appetites.

Homemade doughs are great, but the real star of the show is the pie filling. Give yourself a little extra time to craft those crave-worthy desserts by using a ready-made crust. We have just the recipe for that.

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Cream

If you're more of a pumpkin cheesecake family, a pre-made graham cracker crust can save you some serious day-of hassle. Cheesecake filling can be made ahead of time and simply slipped into a purchased crust. Any recipe is simplified with this shortcut.

Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake

The delivered-to-your-doorstep pies from Grand Traverse Pie Company are good enough for Oprah, Country Living, and Good Morning America, so you can be sure your guests will love them too. If you want to add a little touch of your own, try a dollop of Bourbon Whipped Cream.

Recipe: Bourbon Whipped Cream

If you want an easy way to offer your guests an array of desserts without the days of baking prep, consider ordering a mini pie sampler, like this one from Little Pie Company. You'll get Old Fashioned Apple, Key Lime, Mississippi Mud, and Sour Cream Apple Walnut — a flavor to please every palate.

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Now in festive flavors like Hard Cider and Spiced Sangria, pre-made cocktails make entertaining a breeze. The alcohol is already mixed in, meaning you don't get stuck with bottles of booze you won't actually use.

The name is a little deceptive — all you have to do is add hot water and you're ready to spread seasonal cheer. Make a large batch so that while you're cooking, guests can serve themselves.

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