Make It Ahead Christmas Dinner Menu Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe -- A turkey breast is easier to cook than a whole turkey, and since this recipe is done in the slow cooker, you can set it and forget it. Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes -- Fluffy, creamy and oh so good, these mashed potatoes are perfect for Christmas dinner, because you can make them a day or two in advance. Broccoli Salad Recipe -- Crunchy, creamy, salty and sweet, this broccoli salad recipe is a flavor sensation. And it looks great on a buffet table, too. Make this broccoli salad a day in advance. Cranberry Relish -- If you can operate a food processor, you can make this cranberry relish. It pairs beautifully with turkey, and you can even make it two to three days in advance. Watergate Salad Recipe -- Sweet and creamy, this recipe harkens back to the 1970s. Serve it as a sweet side dish or a light dessert. Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe -- This pumpkin pie starts with a frozen pie crust. The hardest part about this recipe is knowing when to take the pie out of the oven (when it's still a big jiggly in the center). Be sure to leave time to let the pie cool before serving.     Source: http://kidscooking.about.com/od/christmasrecipes/a/christmas-dinne.htm