If the idea of preparing a Thanksgiving feast for tons of family members (and your fur babies, of course) is completely overwhelming to you, trust me, you're not alone.
Luckily, there are some easy peasy Thanksgiving-themed life hacks you can try to help simplify your family's preparation and mealtime this year, and best of all, they can be done in a pinch!
Your guests won't even notice that you took these cooking shortcuts; They'll be too happy devouring and praising your delicious food and laughing at your best Thanksgiving-themed jokes.
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1. Use a pearl necklace to make a cool pie crust design.

2. Rinse the potatoes in the dishwasher to save time.

3. Use a 12'' piece of tin foil to prevent your pie crust from burning.

4. For extra-fluffy mashed potatoes, add a little baking powder.

5. Slow roast your turkey in the oven the night before.

Click here for the simple recipe.
6. If you're making an apple pie, chop up the apple slices beforehand and store them in cold water so they won't brown.

7. Use the bottom of a wine glass to shape biscuits out of dough.

8. For delicious gravy, just add a little soy sauce to really bring out the flavor.

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9. Chop up and peel your veggies the night before and store them in Ziploc bags and covered containers.

10. Grate frozen butter (you can use a cheese grater) straight into the pie or biscuit dough, which helps keep your dish flaky.

11. If you boil your potatoes whole, there's no need to peel them, as the skin will come right off!

12. For a cheap and easy dessert, halve an apple, pour caramel inside and freeze.
