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Thanksgiving Recipes

Get ready for the holiday with our ultimate Thanksgiving recipe collection. From Thanksgiving classics to modern new favorites, find test kitchen guaranteed recipes for the holiday.

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Classic Thanksgiving Recipes

Mix and match recipes from these holiday recipe collections to create your own Thanksgiving tradition.
  • Buying the Thanksgiving Bird

    Turkey 101

    All you need to know to buy, cook, and carve your Thanksgiving bird.
  • Thanksgiving 911

    Thanksgiving 911

    We've got the answers to all your hot-button holiday questions.
  • Sweet Potato-Buttermilk Pie

    Season's Best Pies

    This November, fill your holiday kitchen with these luscious desserts, from Sweet Potato-Buttermilk Pie to Mocha-Pecan Mud Pie.
  • The Holiday-Ready Pantry

    The Holiday-Ready Pantry

    Be prepared for seasonal cooking and baking by stocking up on these items.
  • Fresh Thyme Popovers

    Heartwarming Breads

    Win the hearts–and stomachs–of friends and family with fresh-baked biscuits, rolls, and quick breads.
  • Chocolate-Pumpkin Marble Cake

    7 Ways With Pumpkin

    Use the season's signature fruit in creamy sauces, rich casseroles, and moist cakes.

5-Star Thanksgiving Sides and Desserts

The turkey is traditionally the main attraction of the holiday feast, but these Thanksgiving desserts and side dishes may just take a starring role at your table.
  1. Three-Cheese Mashed Potato Casserole

    Southern Living, April 2003
    5 stars
  2. Pumpkin Streusel Pie

    Sunset, November 2008
    5 stars
  3. Cranberries with Apples and Brandy

    Real Simple, November 2000
    5 stars
  4. Caramel-Glazed Pear Cake

    Southern Living, September 2002
    5 stars
  5. Cooking Light's Ultimate Roasted Turkey

    Cooking Light, November 2001
    5 stars
  6. Green Beans with Crushed Walnuts

    Cooking Light, December 2001
    5 stars
  7. Quick Gravy

    Real Simple, November 2006
    5 stars


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