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Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole

Rating: Unrated
69
Thanksgiving isn't complete without a homemade sweet potato casserole. Top this lightened version of a basic sweet potato casserole recipe with both marshmallows and toasted pecans. Need more Thanksgiving side dish ideas? Check out our Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide.
By Alison Ashton

Easy Peach Cobbler

Rating: Unrated
264
What could be a more perfect ending to a summertime meal than easy peach cobbler? Savor the flavors of summer with sliced fresh peaches cooking away with butter and spices. The topping can made from pantry ingredients you have on hand and peaches can easily be substituted with any fruit you have depending on the time of year. The tang of the lemon juice paired with the sweetness of the peaches is perfectly balanced with the crisp topping. Want to make dessert even better? A dollop of fresh whipped cream or cold vanilla ice cream truly makes it the perfect way to end a summer night.

White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream

Rating: Unrated
4
This melt-in-your-mouth cake will be the star of your holiday meal. Your guests will be begging for the recipe!

Classic Roast Turkey

This traditional roasted turkey is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas family dinners.

Original NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rating: Unrated
1
This famous classic American cookie is a treat no matter what the age or occasion. Enjoy it with a glass of cold milk.

Smoked Turkey Breast

Rating: Unrated
6
Smoked Turkey Breast is a winning choice for your Thanksgiving table or any dining occasion. This turkey breast is bursting with smoky flavor, incredibly moist, and super tender too.
By Mary Catherine and Drew Curren

Pan-Seared Strip Steak

Rating: Unrated
35
This fantastic strip steak is the perfect dinner for date night or any special occasion that deserves something extra delicious on the table. A little butter adds richness and keeps the leaner-than-usual beef moist without adding much in the way of total fat. Don't know how to cook steak on the stove? No worries! Not only is this one of our best steak recipes, it's incredibly easy. However, a word of caution: This recipe is smoky! Keep your exhaust fan on high or cook in a skillet on a hot outdoor grill.
By Robin Bashinsky

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: Unrated
44
Give up the box mix because making Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese from scratch is easier than you think.
By Stewart Gordon, Charleston, South Carolina

Seasoned Roast Turkey

Rating: Unrated
2
This gorgeous turkey is seasoned with nine spices for flavor impact. Note that it also releases lots of delectable drippings for some dynamite gravy.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Acorns

Creating these chocolate "nuts" couldn't be easier; it's a great assembly-line project for kids (though we can't promise they won't sneak a little chocolate!).

Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Rating: Unrated
9
This mild, kid-friendly sauce is creamy and velvety, with a subtle tang from sharp cheddar. Try it with steamed or sautéed veggies, baked potatoes, nachos, open-faced roast beef sandwiches, and hot cooked macaroni or penne. Using sharp cheddar cheese is important here, as you want the zippy flavor mild just doesn't have. And here's a bonus: This slimmed-down sauce boasts a fraction of the fat you'd find in regular or processed cheese sauces.
By Vanessa Pruett

Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy

Rating: Unrated
42
This turkey is a pleasure to offer on your table. It's incredibly moist and flavorful, and it received our highest Test Kitchens rating. Brining is an overnight process, so if you're using a frozen turkey, be sure to thaw it well in advance. Choose turkey-sized plastic oven bags for brining the turkey. Use two bags to prevent brine from leaking, and place the turkey in a large stockpot as another precaution. This recipe goes with Savory Herb Gravy.
By Diane Morgan

Inspiration and Ideas

Soulful Chicken Soup

Soulful Chicken Soup

Rating: Unrated
4
No dish is quite as soothing as a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup. Slow cookers couldn't have made the road to comfort any easier: Simply toss in the ingredients, switch on, and then walk away. We love old-fashioned, wide egg noodles for this recipe. To make sure they aren't mushy and overcooked, don't leave them in the slow cooker any longer than 10 minutes.
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

We’ve got a triple-threat here: Rich red velvet, gooey, fudgy brownies, and tangy cheesecake unite to form a dessert bar everyone will love. These red velvet cheesecake brownies are decadent without being too sweet, thanks to the cheesecake swirl, and a delicious twist on plain old brownies. They slice super clean, but remain gooey and soft. If you like your brownies fudgy bake them on the lower 30-minute end. For cakier brownies, bake longer, up to 35 minutes. Lining your pan with parchment keeps these from sticking to the pan, making them much easier to slice.
Dark Chocolate Sablés

Dark Chocolate Sablés

Rating: Unrated
3
Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Rating: Unrated
39
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting

Cheesy Potato Bake

This Cheesy Potato Bake makes a great potluck dish or side for brunch. It’s super easy to mix together and throw in the oven, and you can even assemble it a day ahead and bake just before serving. You can use any brand of shredded hash browns, or make it with fresh potatoes that you peel, boil and dice beforehand. Cream of bacon soup is readily available, even if you’ve never heard of it.

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Cheeseburger Casserole

If there’s anything that says grade-A comfort food better than a bacon cheeseburger-inspired bake, we don’t know what it is. This family-friendly casserole is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to serve dinner for a crowd (the recipe is easily doubled or tripled). Feel free to swap the American cheese slices for whatever type of cheese you prefer, such as cheddar or Swiss.
By Nicole McLaughlin

Turkey Noodle Casserole

Here’s an easy family dinner everyone will love, or just a fun way to use up some leftover holiday turkey. Our Turkey Noodle Casserole combines all the good stuff—broccoli, pasta, turkey, and cream sauce—into one delightful, family-friendly dish. For a little something extra, we’ve added mirepoix, otherwise known as the holy trinity of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Serve with a glass of milk, some rolls, and maybe a side of steamed or roasted veggies.
By Robin Bashinsky

Thanksgiving Leftovers Lasagna

Rating: Unrated
2
Everyone knows the best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers, and it just so happens that layering those leftovers into a lasagna is a fantastic way to guarantee that every bite is the perfect bite.
By Ivy Odom

Breakfast Potato Casserole

Breakfast casserole is a beautiful thing because it puts everything you want on your plate in one warm bite. Our Breakfast Potato Casserole is essentially a baked omelet with all the toppings: hearty potatoes, flavorful veggies, savory sausage, and light, fluffy eggs. You could serve this with tortillas on the side, since it’s pretty much instant breakfast burrito filling. We used mild sausage, but if you prefer more heat, go for the spicy stuff. If you’d like to prep this ahead of time, you can follow the first three steps up to a day in advance.
By Liz Mervosh

Best Carrot Cake

Rating: Unrated
255
Truly our best-ever carrot cake recipe, make this classic favorite for a crowd and you might not have any leftovers to bring home. For more flavor, try toasting the nuts and coconut before adding them to the batter. It's important to cool the cakes completely before frosting, otherwise the frosting will just melt right off. To expediate the cooling process, you can put the cakes on their wire racks in the freezer (don't worry, it's not cheating), checking until they're thoroughly cool. This is a cake you can bake for any occasion. We recommend this cake anytime from Easter to Christmas.

Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Rating: Unrated
60
Coconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup.
By David Bonom

Brown Butter Vinaigrette

This creamy, dreamy sauce takes minutes to prepare and takes everything from steamed broccoli to a piece of roasted chicken to a whole new level of deliciousness. You can store any leftover vinaigrette in a lidded container in the fridge. Just keep in mind that the butter will re-solidify and you will need to reheat the vinaigrette to loosen it back up.
By Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé

Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Not without a sweet potato casserole. Here’s a fun twist on the traditional sweet potato casserole. These thinly sliced potatoes bake in a creamy brown sugar sauce to until tender on the inside and crispy around the edges. For the most even results, choose fat, round sweet potatoes that weigh six to seven ounces each. You can prepare this casserole the day before Thanksgiving.
By Emily Nabors Hall

French Onion Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole is great, but we just made it better. Our French Onion Green Bean Casserole is cheesy, creamy, and decadent, with a nice balance of Gruyere béchamel sauce, fresh blanched green beans, caramelized onions, and shaved Parmesan. On top there’s a thick layer of Parmesan and panko, which adds crunchiness while stepping away from traditional toasted onions and adds some serious flavor. Using dry sherry and time give the flavor a new twist, more like what you’d find in French Onion Soup, and elevate the feel of this traditional casserole. Be sure to take time with caramelizing the onions. If you turn up the heat too high or try to caramelizing them too quickly, the onions will burn. Feel free to swap out the panko topping for classic bread crumbs or saltine crackers if you’re looking for a more traditional feel.
By Karen Rankin

Grandma Dean's Chicken and Dressing

Rating: Unrated
11
Plan a home-style dinner like grandma used to make with only 30 minutes of prep work for this chicken and dressing recipe. You'll come home to a house with smells reminiscent of Sunday suppers with the family.

Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Sure, they may be known for steak (being a steakhouse and all), but everyone knows that Longhorn’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken is the real MVP on their menu. Enjoy this cheesy chicken dinner any night you please with our easy copycat recipe.
By Ivy Odom

Ruthenian Mushroom Soup

Rating: Unrated
5
By Robb Walsh

White Chocolate and Bourbon Pecan Slab Pie with Caramel Sauce

Rating: Unrated
4
It doesn't get much better than this decadent version of a Southern classic. White chocolate, bourbon, and caramel give this pecan pie a flavor much more dynamic than the original.
By Deb Wise

French Onion Grilled Cheese

One of our favorite comfort foods—French onion soup—meets crowd-pleasing grilled cheese in a sandwich that’s got the flavors of both dishes, minus a lot of the traditional sodium and sat fat. Silky caramelized onions are the star here: their pungent, concentrated flavor means that just a touch of Gruyere is more than enough to make this sandwich sing. The other key? Shaving the cheese with a Microplane, which allows the cheese to distribute its melty goodness evenly, and makes just a bit of cheese feel like a lot.
By Kaylee Hammonds

Two-Ingredient Fudge

Requiring a mere 2 ingredients (both of which are likely already in your pantry), this is the fudge you can make with one only one hand. Packing an intensely chocolatey flavor, this easy fudge recipe is sure to please.
By Nicole McLaughlin

Kentucky Derby Pie

1-9" pie
By gmaestri

Eggnog Magic Cake

Rating: Unrated
2
Finally, eggnog you can eat. One magic cake batter transforms into two layers when baked and chilled: a cake layer and a custard layer. This dessert looks difficult to make, but is actully simple with easy-to-find ingredients. Try it topped with boozy whipped cream, made by whipping heavy cream and bourbon until stiff peaks form. Hungry for more? Check out 20 Eggnog Desserts to Sweeten the Holiday Season next. 
By Ivy Odom

Best-Ever Stuffing Balls

Rating: Unrated
1
Enjoy the taste of Thanksgiving anytime with this too-easy stuffing balls recipe. Lots of the ingredients are likely already in your pantry. If you don’t have cream of mushroom soup on hand, you can use chicken or turkey broth instead. Serve them alongside your bird for the full effect, or set them out as a potluck-friendly finger food for guests to graze on while they’re waiting for the big feast.
By Barb Rudyk, Alberta, Canada

Lasagna-Stuffed Chicken

These stuffed chicken breasts come together quickly and easily, making them perfect for busy weeknights.
By Ali Ramee

French Onion Pot Pie

It turns out that you can improve French onion soup. Just add a pie crust and shredded beef. It’s savory, yet wonderfully sweet caramelized onions and calvados add the perfect note of rich balance. Of course, the Gruyere-bread topping remains one of the best parts of the whole experience.
By Julia Levy

Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole

Rating: Unrated
61
Sprinkle a buttery, brown sugar and pecan mixture over the top of the creamy potatoes in this sweet potato casserole that's sweet enough to be dessert.

Lemon Red Snapper with Herbed Butter

Rating: Unrated
9
A fragrant herbed butter and roasted lemon slices complement the sweet, nutty flavor of red snapper for a super-fresh dish. Complete the meal with colorful Sautéed Zucchini and Bell Peppers.Prep: 9 minutes; Cook: 13 minutes

Oreo Microwave Mug Cake

Only 2 ingredients, and it couldn't be easier. This decadent Oreo mug cake is calling your name.
By Nicole McLaughlin

Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole

Rating: Unrated
12
Loaded out cheesy, chicken, and potato casserole is as easy as 1-2-3. For lighter and more sensitive palates, reduce the hot sauce measurement by half. 
By kenzipooch
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