"We have two rules. First rule is we're going to do the classics, but with the volume turned up. And the second one is we're going to make everything ahead. Well, maybe except the turkey," Ina says of the approach she and longtime pal Bobby decided to take for their joint Thanksgiving celebration this year.

If you're looking for a creative way to prepare your turkey this Thanksgiving, why not give smoking a try? To get the fire to smolder, Bobby recommends you soak the wood chips in water for at least four hours, or overnight.

Creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside, this bread pudding is a great way to deviate from stuffing. Plus, it can be assembled the night before, further freeing up your Thanksgiving morning.

Slightly overcooked wild rice adds a surprise kick to this already healthy and textured salad. Bobby recommends overcooking the rice so that it can better absorb the salad's pomegranate molasses dressing. With kale, baby spinach, Asian pears and rehydrated cranberries, this salad is sure to satisfy your every taste bud.