There's no reason to have a stressful holiday. Many of the dishes in our menu can be made ahead of time so that you have minimal preparations on the big day. Here's a handy timeline to help you get things done so that you can relax and enjoy your guests! 1 week ahead Make the Poppy Seed Dinner Rolls. Wrap in foil and freeze. Clean out refrigerator so that you have room to store dishes and beverages. Select your decorations, flatware, glassware and china, set aside or list them on paper. On paper draw out your table seating arrangement.
3 days ahead Make the Honey Walnut Tart, wrap tightly and refrigerate. If you're planning on using one or more tables for guests, bring them up now and put together. Iron your tablecloths and napkins. Make Poppy Seed Dressing and refrigerate.
2 days ahead Select the serving bowls and serving dishes you plan to use and set aside. Remember the serving spoons and forks! Make the Pineapple Relish and refrigerate. Prepare the Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball and refrigerate.
The Day Before Make the Fluffy Biscuit dough and honey butter; refrigerate. Make the Famous Pumpkin Pie and refrigerate. Score the ham and make the sauce. Do your major cleaning such as vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors. Dust. Set the table. If you have young children in the house save the glassware (especially if you're using crystal) until the morning before. Remove Poppy Seed Dinner Rolls from freezer and place in refrigerator.
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