Answer:

carves

AnswerCrossword Clue
CARVESApportions the roast
CARVESDoes the Thanksgiving honors
CARVESCreates for oneself, with "out"
CARVESDecorates by cutting designs.
CARVESSculptures.
CARVESDoes the honors, so to speak
CARVESDoes the honors for Thanksgiving dinner