Do-Ahead Timeline

This timeline shows you how far in advance food preparation for the menu can take place. Following these tips allows maximum time with your guests and minimum fuss.

• Prepare cranberry dressing for fruit salad. Cover and refrigerate.

• Prepare Scalloped Corn. Cool, cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare Calico Beans. Cool, cover and refrigerate.

• Prepare Key Lime Tart. Cover and refrigerate.

• Prepare fruit for salad. Cover and refrigerate.
• Whip cream for Key Lime Tart if using.

• Bring Scalloped Corn to room temperature.
• Bring Calico Beans to room temperature.

• Prep Beer Can Chicken.
• Start grill.

• Grill chicken.

• Prepare guacamole. Cover and refrigerate.

• Reheat Scalloped Corn covered in 300-degree oven.
• Reheat Calico Beans covered in 300-degree oven.

• Arrange salad in one large bowl or in individual bowls.