Midwest Holiday Cooking Notes For Illinois Families

When winter settles over Illinois, a reliable holiday dinner plan is a comfort to have already written down. This one starts with thawing the turkey and making stuffing, then moves to green bean casserole, yams, and pie. Mashed potatoes are in the same packet if you want that familiar side. It can carry you through Thanksgiving or a later December gathering with relatives. Prepare the dishes that belong at your table this year.