27 Rules for Winning on Thanksgiving

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14. Toast any nuts you need to toast; grate any cheese you need to grate.

Often salads, stuffings or casseroles call for nuts to be toasted before they’re mixed in. This is a step you can get out of the way in advance then store in an airtight container for up to a week. Same goes for the grated cheese you need to sprinkle on top of a casserole or mix into a side dish.