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Thanksgiving 911

We've got the answers to all your hot-button holiday questions.

Q. Every year we serve the same dishes. How do I add something new?
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Q. Every year we serve the same dishes. How do I add something new?

In many families, people have favorite dishes. If possible, keep these favorites on the menu and ditch the odd dishes out. If no one really remembers the salad, exchange the family recipe for a festive new one. Or, experiment with the turkey. While everyone remembers their dish, it's rare that they recall whether it had a rosemary rub or a molasses brine.

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