The One Thanksgiving Dish Where Even Southern Living Editors Cheat

We pride ourselves on making dishes from scratch, but there’s one staple where we allow ourselves a little help from the store.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Anne Wiggins

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We all know that on Thanksgiving Day, every minute in the kitchen counts.

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Brush them with melted garlic butter and sprinkle with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.

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Cranberry Sauce

Southern Living Make Ahead Freezer Friendly Yeast Rolls in a basket to serve

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Canned Cranberry Sauce

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