Essential Recipes for Your First Thanksgiving

Hosting your first Thanksgiving is a right-of-passage for any cook.  We've hand-selected our favorite classic Thanksgiving recipes that keep things simple, while making sure your first Turkey Day meal "without mom" (or grandma, or aunt Liz) is truly memorable.

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Country Cornbread Dressing

Start with savory cornbread from the deli at your local grocery store for a great time-saver in this classic cornbread dressing recipe. It calls for traditional ingredients like chopped onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and dried sage.

Country Cornbread Dressing Recipe

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