Serve it in place of the classic roasted turkey if you're doing Thanksgiving dinner for 4 to 6 people. Get the Turkey Tenderloin recipe. These potatoes are my preferred potato side every year at Thanksgiving—it's just a perk they are so easy to make.

Everybody who has tried their hands at Thanksgiving dinner knows how difficult it is to cook the dishes perfectly and time everything right. That is why, this Thanksgiving, rely on your slow cooker to make some lip-smacking dinner recipes to save both time and energy.

Thanksgiving is hectic, but your meal doesn’t have to be. Save time and energy this Thanksgiving with these make-ahead recipes featuring sides, desserts, and more.