When Tennessee Evenings Run Long: A Turkey Dinner Plan

Tennessee holiday gatherings can last all evening, so it helps to have the main dishes already written down. This plan covers turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and a sausage tray, with pie and deviled eggs for a longer night. I turn to it at Thanksgiving and at Christmas. Prepare the food that will sit happily on the table, and skip anything that would keep you in the kitchen too long.