Use the bones
Take a little extra time to make turkey stock from your Thanksgiving turkey carcass, then freeze it in an airtight container. You can use it to make an extra-flavourful gravy come Christmastime. Find our recipe here.  — Jennifer Bartoli




Kitchen crush
I love those stock-base pastes that come in a jar. They take up virtually no room in your pantry or fridge, you can mix the exact amount you need and they keep for ages in your fridge! — Annabelle Waugh




Smart prep
At Thanksgiving, I prep as much as I can in advance: I cube the bread for my stuffing and freeze it in resealable freezer bags. The night before, I prepare and cook the other ingredients for the stuffing. Then, on Thanksgiving Day, I simply mix everything together and bake! — Leah Kuhne




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This story was originally part of "Test Kitchen Tips" in the October 2015 issue. Subscribe to Canadian Living today and never miss an issue!