| Thanksgiving Recipes |
| From the main course to dessert and drinks, give your guests a meal beyond the traditional fare by mixing time-honored favorites with unexpected delights. |
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Easy Thanksgiving Party
Don't let hosting responsibilities drag you down this holiday season. Make-ahead recipes, simple decorations, and a casual atmosphere will make your Thanksgiving party as easy as, well, pie. |
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Corn and Broccoli Casserole
The colorful duo of corn and broccoli makes an easy-to-prepare casserole. It pairs well with roast turkey or ham. |
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Turkey Day Primer
Thanksgiving should be for the cook as well as the company. Find the time to actually enjoy the holiday with artfully simple table ideas, make-ahead recipes, and a step-by-step countdown. We've even compiled your shopping list. |
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Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Fluffy potatoes and creamy gravy with just 201 calories per serving. These healthy and tasty potatoes are sure to please. |
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Sweet Potato and Pear Swirls
These praline-topped sweet potatoes can be made ahead up to one month in advance. |
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Roasted Turkey with Bourbon-Butter Glaze
Spread part of the glaze beneath the turkey's skin to infuse the meat with mellow flavor. Brush the remaining glaze, with bourbon added, over the turkey for even more sumptuous flavor. We've stuffed our turkey with Corn Bread and Dried Peach Dressing. |
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Country Thanksgiving
Make your Thanksgiving dinner a meal to remember with heritage foods rich in meaning and flavor. This year, we scoured the country for the caliber of handcrafted foods that graced our grandparents' tables. |
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Orange-Honey Glazed Ham
If sodium is a dietary concern, look for reduced-sodium ham. This tasty glazed ham will satisfy everybody this Thanksgiving. |
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Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Roast
Mushroom stuffing adds a touch of elegance to this beef roast. Your guests will love this tasty recipe. |
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Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing
Although menus vary from table to table, turkey and stuffing still remain a symbol of the Thanksgiving holiday. |
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Oh-So-Good Corn Bread Stuffing
Use leftover corn bread or bake a package of corn bread mix for this Southern-style stuffing. |
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Slices of Life
Cookbook author Patty Pinner reveals a few of the life lessons she learned rolling out pie crusts in her mother's kitchen, along with recipes for some of her favorite fall pies. |
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Home-Style Gravy
Use drippings from roast beef and beef broth to serve with beef rather than chicken. |
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A Holiday Fruit Slaw
A mandoline -- a food slicer with adjustable blades -- makes easy work of fruits and vegetables for this salad. |
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Dinner Rolls
For a soft and shiny crust, brush the baked rolls with butter when you take them out of the oven. If you prefer a glossy, crisp crust, brush the rolls with milk, water, or a beaten egg before baking. |
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Pepper Cheese Biscuits
If you prefer your biscuits without spicy heat, use plain Monterey Jack cheese instead of the kind with hot peppers. |
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Pumpkin Crescent Rolls
The taste of pumpkin is sure to spice up any dish. The flavor of these biscuit-like rolls will remind you of pumpkin pie. |
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Pumpkin Pound Cake
More rich and colorful than a typical pumpkin cake, and more flavorful than a pound cake, this recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving meal. |
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White Chocolate and Cranberry Pie
This delectable pie blends layers of tart cranberries with a fluffy white chocolate mixture. The lattice top is whipped cream. |
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Almond-Crunch Pumpkin Pie
A crunchy praline layer is under a smooth pumpkin layer in this delicious variation of pumpkin pie. |
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Pumpkin-Raisin Tart
This two-layer pumpkin dessert will become a holiday favorite--cream cheese and raisins on the bottom, traditional pumpkin pie on top. |
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Eggnog
For a nonalcoholic version, omit the rum and bourbon and increase the milk to 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups. |
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Mulled Cider
Cardamom, allspice, and cinnamon smell like Christmas-in-the-making. Serve warm mugfuls anytime. |
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Champagne Fruit Punch
Serve this fizzy, fresh drink in champagne flutes or in punch cups. Make a separate recipe with pineapple juice for a nonalcoholic punch. |
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