Thanksgiving Recipe Finder
Every recipe you need for Thanksgiving turkey, side dishes, desserts and more!Find every recipe you need for Thanksgiving turkey, side dishes, desserts, cocktails and more!
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Roasted Turkey in Parchment with Gravy
Here's an unexpected but totally genius way to cook your turkey for Thanksgiving. Martha Stewart's parchment bag technique yields moist meat and crisp, golden skin every time.
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Turkey Waldorf Salad
This light, bright turkey salad is the best post-Thanksgiving lunch.
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Quick Turkey Gravy
Make Thanksgiving a little easier with this quick and easy, five-ingredient turkey gravy.
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Wild Mushroom Cornbread Dressing
This mushroom-cornbread dressing recipe calls for cooking the mixture in a cast-iron pan, which gives it a wonderful golden-brown crust.
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Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a satisfying side that is an imaginative mashup of two holiday classics.
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Indian-Spiced Cranberry Sauce
This cranberry sauce is a little sweet and a little tangy thanks to tamarind and a little spicy from dried red chiles.
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Collard Greens and Bacon-Cheddar Cornbread
Serve cheesy cornbread right alongside a hearty bowl of smoky collard greens.
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Caramel Apple Pie
Make an easy six-ingredient pie crust, then fill it up with a gooey caramel-apple filling for a luxe dessert.
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Melba Wilson's Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Melba Wilson of Melba's Restaurant in Harlem shares her recipe for roasted garlic mashed potatoes, which uses an entire head of garlic.
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Cranberry Sauce Margarita
Tart cranberry sauce and a cinnamon sugar rim add a fall twist to the classic margarita cocktail.
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German Chocolate Pecan Pie
Upgrade classic nutty pecan pie with a rich chocolate filling and sweetened coconut flakes.
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Sourdough and Challah Stuffing
Make a savory Thanksgiving stuffing using two varieties of bread — sourdough and challah — plus apples, parsnips and fresh herbs.
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S'mores Sweet Potato Pie
Make sweet potato pie with a decadent marshmallow topping for a s'mores-inspired dessert. Serve it for a fun Thanksgiving dessert.
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Apple Slab Pie
This apple slab pie recipe is baked a sheet-pan, which provides a delicious crust-to-filling ratio. Serve for a modern Thanksgiving dessert.
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Balsamic-Honey Roasted Carrots
Make balsamic-honey roasted carrots for an easy, elegant holiday side dish. You'll need carrots, oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and thyme.
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Maple Cream Pie
Switch things up this year and serve up this decadent maple cream pie for the holidays. It's made with a homemade cookie crumb crust.
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Sweet Potato Biscuits with Maple-Cayenne Butter
Get our recipe for sweet potato biscuits with maple-cayenne butter, an easy fall side dish to accompany your Thanksgiving feast.
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Sweet Potato Casserole
Get the recipe for sweet potato casserole from Laura Vitale on TODAY Food. It's the perfect sweet side dish for Thanksgiving.
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Turkey and Leek Potpie
Get the recipe for turkey and leek pot pie from Laura Vitale, as seen on TODAY Food. It's the perfect use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
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Parsnip Banana Bread
This parsnip banana bread recipe is a nutritious twist on the classic quick bread recipe. It's studded with chocolate chips and nuts, too.
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Cornbread Dressing
Learn how to make cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving with this sweet and savory recipe from Laila Ali.
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Maple-Charred Heirloom Carrots
This TODAY All Day recipe for maple-charred carrots from Jordan Andino is a must-make for your Thanksgiving feast and other fall dinners.
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Cranberry Bacon Cheese Ball
If you're tasked with bringing the appetizer for Thanksgiving, this cheeseball will be the star of the show.
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Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Make this turkey shepherd's pie for the ultimate fall comfort food. It's a leaner take on the Irish classic and features ground turkey.
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Roasted Root Vegetable Packets
Make these grill-roasted root vegetable packets to serve alongside a grilled main such as chicken, steak or veggie burgers.
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Roasted Turkey Breast with Apricot-Herb Butter
Make this year's Thanksgiving turkey better than ever with this savory buttered bird featuring a turkey breast and apricot jam.
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All-Butter Pastry Dough
Learn how to make flaky, buttery pie dough with this easy recipe from TODAY Food. Freeze it months before Thanksgiving, then thaw and bake.
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Zucchini Cornbread
This zucchini cornbread is the perfect summer side dish. The summer squash keeps the cornbread super moist and adds nutrients.
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The Cherpumple
The Cherpumple is a towering six-layer dessert made with cherry pie, pumpkin pie, apple pie, chocolate cake, yellow cake and spice cake.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Homemade garlicky bread crumbs take roasted Brussels sprouts up a notch.
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Citrus-Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey
Alejandra Ramos makes a citrus-marinated Thanksgiving turkey with a guava glaze for a Latin-inspired flavor.
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Green Beans with Shallots and Bacon
This easy green bean side dish features three ingredients — green beans, bacon and shallots. It's a simple version of green bean casserole.
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Warm Mini Apple Pie Empanadas
Make hand-held apple pies with a Latina twist in this sweet apple empanadas recipe. It's a kid-friendly, easy-to-make fall dessert.
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Cranberry, Apple and Spiced Oat Crumble
This 30-minute cranberry spiced oat crumble recipe is an easy fall dessert for holiday entertaining. It uses a combination of warm spices.
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Apple Pie-Rogies
Try this twist on the apple pie by making adorable apple pie-rogies. Prep them, freeze them and then serve them for a perfect fall dessert.
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Pumpkin Bars
Bake a batch of pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting for the perfect fall dessert. This easy recipe comes together in under one hour.
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns
Bake a batch of pumpkin cinnamon buns for a fall breakfast or brunch using this recipe from TODAY Food, courtesy of Gesine Bullock-Prado.
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Slow-Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Slow-cooker scalloped potatoes make for an impressive side dish for any holiday. Make them hours before guests arrive for easy hosting.
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Apple Cobbler
Learn how to make classic apple cobbler with this easy recipe from TODAY Food. It uses eight apples, plus a cinnamon-sugar topping.
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Leftover Turkey Fritters
Turn leftover turkey into these crispy, savory fritters that taste just like potpie. It's a recipe that uses up Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake
This pecan pie cheesecake is the ultimate hybrid dessert for fall. Classic cheesecake is topped with an ooey-gooey pecan sauce.
Desserts
Spiralized Apple Pie
Try this delicious and easy version of apple pie, which uses a spiralizer to create the apple filling. It's the perfect dessert for fall.
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Mushroom and Kale Stuffed Squash
Make easy stuffed squash filled with wild mushrooms, kale, and herbs for a hearty vegetarian dinner during fall and winter.
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No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Get this recipe for no-bake pumpkin cheesecake from TODAY Food, an easy dessert recipe to make this fall.
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Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Learn how to make Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits with this copycat recipe from TODAY Food.
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Creamy Pumpkin Pie
Fresh, sweet roasted pumpkin makes this classic pie unbeatably creamy and comforting.
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Mini-Pumpkin Ginger Cheesecakes with Pecan Brittle and Maple Cream
Make mini-pumpkin cheesecakes with a gingersnap crust, topped with pecan and pumpkin seed brittle and maple whipped cream.
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Roasted Squash Whipped Ricotta Toast with Fried Sage
This whipped ricotta is ideal served over buttery, toasted bread, but it can also be swirled into pancakes and waffles, or served with fresh berries and granola.
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Pumpkin and Apple Butter Muffins
These tender and fluffy muffins are inspired by the flavors of autumn.
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Roasted Carrots, Spiced Yogurt and Pistachios
This roasted carrot dish has been a favorite since we opened, and we don’t dare take it off the menu.
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Perfect Apple Pie
Making an apple pie very well is the difference between a good baker and a great baker.
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Morning-After-Thanksgiving Sangria
Give your Turkey Day toast with this fizzy, tart cranberry sangria cocktail.
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Roasted Chicken with Standard Brine
You just can't beat a beautifully roasted chicken.
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Citrus-Sage Roast Turkey and Gravy
Jet Tila streamlines prepping Thanksgiving turkey and gravy with this efficient and delicious recipe.
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Creamed Corn with Mint and Herbs
Freshen up your Thanksgiving table with sweet, creamy, herbed creamed corn.
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Cranberry-Orange Wine Glaze
Whether spooned over turkey breast or a roast, this glaze will give you that warm reminder of the holidays.
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Roasted Cipollini Onion Torta
The caramelized onions and creamy cheese sauce in this savory tart fit the flavor profile for any fall meal.
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Indian-Spiced Pepitas
The texture of the pepitas along with the flavors of the spices make for a wonderful snack throughout the week.
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Cheesy Pizza Stuffing
Imagine Thanksgiving stuffing, but with the red-sauce flavors of cheese pizza.
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Thanksgiving Bacon Melt
This built-up grilled cheese makes the most of leftover turkey, cranberry sauce and flavorful pan drippings.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Serve up roasted veggies on Thanksgiving without taking up valuable oven space.
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Glazed Turkey Meatloaf with Sage-Cornbread Stuffing
Turkey meatloaf gets seasoned with classic barbecue flavors and filled with a surprise center of cornbread stuffing.
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Seasoned Rice Stuffing
Forget soggy, bread-based stuffing and whip up this flavorful and tender rice stuffing for Thanksgiving.
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Sour Cherry Jam and Pistachio Bars
Jam bars are the perfect dessert when you can't decide what sweet to make.
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Make-Ahead Veggie Potpies
Make vegetarian potpie quick and easy with frozen veggies and store-bought puff pastry.
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Pear and Brie Tarts
These flaky pear and brie tarts are great on their own, or as part of a larger charcuterie board.
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Early Plymouth Colony-Style Succotash
Originally a nutritional powerhouse of Indigenous North America, succotash was a long-simmered, brothy dish.
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Chile-Maple Skillet Cornbread
This easy cornbread recipe is portioned for two, vegan and full of zesty Indian flavors.
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Momma's Pinto Beans
Give leftover ham new flavor with earthy beans, fresh veggies and smoky spices.
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Spiced Squash Chiffon Pie
This light and fluffy squash pie has all the deep flavors of the heavier classic version.
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Fried Squash Rings with Pear, Dried Cherries and Feta
Fill fried delicata squash rings with pear, dried cherries, feta cheese and arugula for a special holiday starter.
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Maple-Applejack-Brined Turkey with Andouille Sausage
The sugar and aromatics in the brine act as a bit of cooking insurance for a delicious turkey.
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Cornbread Dressing with Spam and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sweet corn, earthy sun-dried tomatoes and salty ham come together to create a truly memorable Thanksgiving side.
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Hotteok (Korean Stuffed Pancakes)
These hot, stuffed pancakes filled with gooey cinnamon, sugar, apples and nuts are sure to be a new fall favorite.
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Baked Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pie
There's always room for sweet, silky, cinnamon-scented chocolate and peanut butter pie.
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Sinfully Good Kimchi Mashed Potatoes
Adding kimchi and cheese to mashed potatoes creates a ridiculously indulgent combination that will leave you craving more.
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Stuffing Tots
These stuffing tots are a fun way to take Thanksgiving leftovers and turn them into a new treat.
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Maple-Roasted Brussels Sprouts Wild Rice Mix
Brussels sprouts, nutty wild rice, sweet maple syrup and toasty nuts make this dish perfect for any autumn celebration.
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Sweet Potato and Plantain Mash
Mash roasted sweet potatoes and plantains together for a surprising Thanksgiving side dish.
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Apple Streusel Muffins
The only thing better than the scent of these warm cinnamon and apple muffins is the taste.
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Praline Monkey Bread Muffins
Buttery, nutty praline sauce makes these cinnamon-scented muffins impossible to resist.
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Bacon-Wrapped Carrots
Crispy, savory bacon hugging tender, caramelized carrots is a sweet and salty marvel.
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Citrus-Roasted Turkey Breast
Make Thanksgiving dinner quick and easy with this all-in-one turkey, gravy and stuffing recipe.
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Turkey Pozole
Make the most of Thanksgiving leftovers with this easy one-pot turkey, chile and hominy stew.
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Herb Roasted Turkey and Honey-Thyme Gravy
Serve the perfect Thanksgiving turkey alongside rich, silky honey and thyme gravy.
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Ina Garten's Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Ina Garten makes mashed potatoes incredibly creamy with half-and-half, butter and sour cream.
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Low-Country Oyster Cornbread Dressing
Add fresh, briny oysters to cornbread stuffing for an extra festive holiday side.
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Sweet Potato and Plantain Pie
Make Thanksgiving dessert even sweet by adding plantains to classic sweet potato pie.
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Cranberry Wojape
Serve homemade cranberry wojape with corn husk bread on Thanksgiving.
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Giada's Grappa-Poached Pear Crostini
Giada De Laurentiis' pear and ricotta crostini are the perfect thing to whip up when guests stop by.
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Martha Stewart's Apple-Bourbon Potpies
Individual apple pies topped with golden, flaky crust are the perfect finale for a cozy fall dinner.
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Martha Stewart's Cranberry Skillet Cake
Martha Stewart's cranberry-studded cake is festive enough for the holiday table but comes together so easily.
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Martha Stewart's Quince Cobbler
Take the humble cobbler up a notch.
Entertaining
Civil Rights Spiced Sweet Potato Pie
Spice up sweet potato pie with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger.
Entertaining
Pear, Cranberry and Cheddar Pie with Hazelnut Crumble
Fruits, nuts and cheese bring satisfyingly complex flavor to dessert.
Entertaining
Pumpkin, Bacon and Crispy Sage Mashers
Add sweet pumpkin puree, salty bacon bits and crispy fried sage leaves to mashed potatoes.
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Superfood Salad
Joy Bauer packs leafy kale, shredded cabbage, grated carrots and more healthy veggies into her superfood salad.
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Alex Guarnaschelli's Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Sides
Make three delicious Thanksgiving sides on one sheet pan by preparing sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and stuffed mushrooms in advance.
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Turkey Soba Noodle Salad
This salad is great to make in advance because the flavors continue to develop and get better over time.
Lunch
Leftover Turkey Banh Mi
Transform turkey from Thanksgiving into a gorgeous sandwich with pickled veggies and a spicy mayo spread.
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Alejandra Ramos' Spanish Chorizo Stuffing
This Tapas-inspired twist on a classic style bread stuffing brings unique flavors together for a savory, spiced dish.
Dinner
Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pho
Classic pho gets a Thanksgiving makeover with these simple leftover ingredient additions.
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Grilled Broccoli Caesar Salad
This inventive Caesar salad, which borrows ideas from three different countries, is a great way to serve broccoli.
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Chef Lovely's Pumpkin Pie Mousse
This make-ahead recipe is quick, easy and tastes just like a pumpkin pie ... but you don't have to turn on your oven to make it!
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Gluten-Free Apple Pie
This pie has all of the classic flavors of fall without gluten or refined sugar.
Entertaining
Sheet-Pan Sweet Potato, Pecan and Pumpkin Pie
Turn three classic Thanksgiving desserts into one giant sheet-pan pie.
Entertaining
Super Creamed Corn Deluxe
Fresh scallions and crumbled chips add a satisfying crunch to velvety creamed corn.
Entertaining
Scott Family Party Snack Mix
Make your own snack mix at home with crunchy cereal, candied nuts, bold spices and dried blueberries.
Entertaining
Super Potato Pie
Make a baked potato casserole with crunchy breadcrumb topping for Thanksgiving.
Entertaining
Individual Charcuterie and Cheese Boards
Set up personal-sized charcuterie and cheese boards for a socially distant celebration.
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Turkey Frittata
This easy recipe takes leftover turkey and incorporates it into a fluffy frittata with fresh veggies and cheese.
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Turkey Noodle Soup
Make a hearty, healthy turkey soup using leftover Thanksgiving ingredients.
Dinner
Fried Turkey Nuggets
The rich flavor of dark meat turkey is perfect for making tasty nuggets that kids — and — grown-ups will love.
Entertaining
Cranberry Gin Fizz
This super seasonal cranberry sipper makes celebrating the holidays all the more special.
Entertaining
Pumpion Pie
This flavorful fall pie dates back to the 1600s and is filled with seasonal sweet pumpkin and tart apples.
Dinner
Sandra Lee's Holiday Shepherd's Pie
Make individual turkey shepherd's pies with Thanksgiving leftovers.
Entertaining
Sandra Lee's Holiday Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing
Sandra Lee serves up buttery turkey with cornbread stuffing and homemade gravy for Thanksgiving.
Entertaining
Sandra Lee's Mashed Potatoes
Sandra Lee makes perfect holiday-worthy mashed potatoes with just four ingredients — including sour cream.
Desserts
Sandra Lee's Pumpkin Spice-Maple Cupcakes
End Thanksgiving dinner on a sweet note with pumpkin spice-maple cupcakes.
Entertaining
Broccoli-Cheddar Casserole
This simple vegetable dish that's also ooey, gooey, cheesy and crispy.
Entertaining
Updated Green Bean Casserole
Crunchy, creamy green bean casserole is perfect for Thanksgiving, but easy enough for any weeknight.
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Kim's Family's Manicotti
This homemade manicotti from Kim Bacari's grandmother is savory, rich and comforting for any holiday meal.
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Cranberry-Orange Upside-Down Cake
Make this eye-catching upside down cake from Kristen Kish's sous chef, Robeisy Sanchez, originally adapted from Cook's Illustrated.
Entertaining
Ree Drummond's Green Chile and Cheddar Cornbread Muffins
Enjoy cornbread any time of the day with The Pioneer Woman's flavorful cornbread muffins.
Dinner
Cauliflower Alfredo Turkey Bake
Make the most of Thanksgiving leftovers with this quick and easy turkey pasta bake.
Entertaining
Tia Mowry's Crackling Cornbread
Give classic cornbread a flavor upgrade with some surprising sweet and savory ingredients.
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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Squash and Jalapeño Vinaigrette
This salad gets right down to it, utilizing beautiful produce and layering flavors that could satisfy even the most carnivorous guest.
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Andrew Zimmern's Carrot Soup with Ginger and Curry
I love this creamy coconut and carrot soup with warm spices like sambal oelek and shrimp paste, which adds savory depth.
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Slow-Cooked Brisket
Break away from the classic Thanksgiving turkey and make a slow-cooked brisket for the holiday instead.
Dinner
Herb Turkey Breast with Gravy
Don't wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy roast turkey with homemade gravy.
Dinner
Turkey Cranberry Salad
Give leftover turkey new life in a satisfying 5-ingredient salad perfect for sandwiches or on its own.
Desserts
Big Apple Dumplings
This dumpling recipe was a winner in the Better Homes and Gardens October 1950 Cooks Round Table.
Dinner
Acorn Squash Soup with Parmesan and Herb Croutons
Top creamy acorn squash soup with homemade Parmesan and herb croutons.
Dinner
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Mixed Grains, Apples and Chorizo
Fill flavorful roasted acorn squash with chorizo and apple rice stuffing for a seasonal fall dinner.
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State Fair-Style Roasted Turkey Legs
Enjoy juicy roasted state fair-style turkey legs at home with this easy recipe.
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Classic Mashed Potatoes
Katie Lee's decadent mashed potatoes are a holiday dinner-worthy side dish.
Entertaining
Sweet Potato Casserole
Make sweet potato casserole even better with a crisp crumble topping.
Desserts
Sweet Potato Pie
This incredible sweet potato pie recipe dates all the way back to the 1800s.
Desserts
Maple-Pecan Pie
Give pecan pie a sweet upgrade for the holidays by adding a touch of maple syrup.
Entertaining
Mac and Cheese with Goldfish Crackers
Adding the Goldfish topping gives it that extra cheddar crunch and gets the kids excited.
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Joy Bauer's Sweet and Tart Cranberry-Orange Muffins
Cranberries add tartness while oranges bring natural sweetness to Joy Bauer's easy-to-make muffins.
Entertaining
Apple-Cranberry Sauce
Anthony Scotto changes up Thanksgiving cranberry sauce by using dried berries and fresh apples.
Entertaining
Crab Dip Au Gratin
Creamy crab dip tastes like it took hours to prepare, but this quick recipe comes together in under 30 minutes.
Entertaining
Carrot and Butternut Squash Casserole with Fruit Compote
Change up your usual sweet potato casserole with butternut squash topped with marshmallows and a fruit compote.
Entertaining
Post-Thanksgiving Hors d'Oeuvres
Enjoy dressing for more than just one day with these easy and delicious appetizer bites.
Entertaining
Mean Greens
Cook collard greens low and slow to make them perfectly tender.
Entertaining
Pimento-Pineapple Casserole
This quintessential South Carolina dish was at every Thanksgiving and church gathering for as long as I, or my great aunt, can remember.
