Follow this advice so that your pre-made mashed potatoes stay light ... all others for a minimal-stress dinner: Make as much as you can ahead of time. This goes for roasted vegetables, salad ...

However, it all comes down to the ice-water hack, which she says after following will make you notice that your mashed potatoes are "way fluffier" than any time you've made them without soaking.

The rind was "the secret" to the chef's marinara sauce and Sara revealed that she made "a mental note" of the tip and by the time she hit culinary school, used it in to make mashed potatoes ...

Clean the house. Make a last run to the store. Then its it's time for the turkey to hit the salt water. Assemble side dishes and casseroles, then refrigerate. For mashed potatoes, add extra liquid ...

I often make this recipe ... The mustard crust can be made ahead and even spread on the chicken a day ahead, if you like. I pour the cooked chicken juices into a fat separator with a spout and serve ...