The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Thanksgiving (Recipes, Tips and More)

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Whether y'all're a first-timer or a seasoned pro, get all of our latest tips, tricks and recipes for hosting Thanksgiving.

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At first glance, hosting Thanksgiving can seem overwhelming. From roasting the bird (hither'due south our extensive turkey guide) to mashing the perfect potatoes to mastering the perfect pecan pie—there'southward so much to do in so picayune time. That'southward why we put together this handy guide that covers everything to ensure your holiday goes off without a hitch.

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• How to Programme the Perfect Thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Thanksgiving Appetizers & Sides
• Desserts
• Cleaning & Decorating
• Gear & Equipment
• Thanksgiving FAQs

How to Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving

The perfect meal starts with a plan. Y'all'll want to beginning prepping weeks (if not a calendar month or two) before the big day. Come upwardly with a game plan for inviting guests, hitting up the grocery store and securing a few extra chairs for your table. Before you first day-dreaming about how much stuffing yous're going eat this year, check these must-dos off your list:

• Finalize the invitee listing
• Plan the bill of fare
• Ensure you have enough plates, chairs, flatware, etc.
• Go grocery shopping (you'll need this Thanksgiving shopping list, by the mode)
• Determine what menu items y'all can make ahead

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Let's Talk Turkey

For many hosts, the Thanksgiving turkey is at the top of the "I don't know what I'm doing!" list. Luckily, we're here to lend you a helping mitt. (Er…wing?)

There are many delicious ways to prepare your vacation bird. And whether you opt to grill it, tiresome-cook it or roast it in the oven, we know it will turn out delicious. All you need is a niggling confidence and our nigh dependable turkey recipes as a guide.

Thanksgiving Turkey Resource

• Thanksgiving turkey guide
• How to spatchcock a turkey
• How to cook a frozen turkey
• How to deep fry a turkey
• How to roast a turkey
• Cooking a turkey in a pressure cooker
• Slow cooking a turkey

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Thanksgiving Appetizers & Sides

For many people (myself included), sides are the best part of the Thanksgiving meal. After all, there are so many succulent options! Here are a few of our favorites:

• Mashed potatoes
• Stuffing
• Cranberry sauce
• Dinner rolls
• Green beans
• Casseroles
• Macaroni and cheese
• Salads

And before the master meal begins, consider tiding over your guests with a round of delicious Thanksgiving appetizers. We have recipes that are super easy or perfect for anyone watching the large game.

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Who Wants Dessert?

Thanksgiving is the i day a yr where it's perfectly acceptable to don stretchy pants and indulge in every. single. dish. So even afterwards three helpings of turkey and all the fixin'south, your guests volition still have room for dessert. Thanksgiving pie is the archetype mail-dinner care for. Simply cake and pumpkin cheesecake are good options, too.

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Give Your Dwelling house a Refresh

While planning the menu may be the most important aspect of hosting Thanksgiving, you lot want to brand sure your habitation is looking its best, too. Stick to our Thanksgiving cleaning checklist to ensure your space is sparkling. Then, fix out some festive decorations to set up the scene.

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Must-Accept Thanksgiving Gear

The last matter you should be worrying most on Thanksgiving is whether or not your roasting pan has enough life left in it to melt one more bird. Stock upwardly on the essential Thanksgiving products (and a few splurges) before hosting your large dinner.

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Thanksgiving FAQs

Q: How much food should I make for Thanksgiving?

A: The answer depends on two things: how many guests are coming to dinner and whether or non you'd similar a lot of leftovers. For a party of 10, for case, plan to serve 5 bottles of wine, xv pounds of turkey, vii 1/2 cups of stuffing and two pies. If yous accept a post-Thanksgiving goulash you make every year, up the amounts a bit more to ensure you have ample leftovers. If you're unsure of how much bird you lot should make, here'southward how to observe out how much turkey you lot need per person.

Q: What's the best manner to cook a turkey?

A: While there are many options for cooking a turkey, our favorite (and the most popular) method is to roast the bird in the oven. We outline the unabridged procedure on how to cook a turkey, but the main steps include thawing the turkey, preparing it for the oven, roasting and carving.

Q: Should the kids eat at a divide table?

A: While there are strong arguments for both sides of the kids' tabular array contend, it's entirely up to you and your family. If you're having problem deciding, chat with some of the other parents (and your ain kids!) to see what they'd adopt. Either mode, you'll need to know how to set a table for Thanksgiving.

Q: How long do leftovers last?

A:Has the gravy gone a petty gray? Or is your stuffing smelling a footling funky? To avert anyone in your family getting ill, information technology's important to know how long vacation leftovers final. Our Thanksgiving leftover food storage guide breaks down the longevity of each item, but it'south important to employ your own judgment, too. Check items for signs of spoilage, including discoloration, unusual smells and signs of mold. Recall: when in doubt, throw information technology out.

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Our Best Thanksgiving Recipes

Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

My family unit loves gravy, then I tin can never accept plenty of this make-ahead turkey gravy recipe on hand for a holiday dinner. The base is prepared with turkey wings and can be prepped in advance. —Linda Fitzsimmons, Fort Edward, New York Get to Recipe

Love-Glazed Turkey

Fifty-fifty during the holidays, my hubby wouldn't swallow turkey...until I tried this recipe. At present, he loves it! The sweet and spicy turkey glaze gives the bird a wonderful flavor. —Mary Smolka, Spring Grove, Illinois

Duo Tater Bake

I fabricated this creamy and comforting white potato dish for Thanksgiving and it was a winner with my family. They said to exist certain to include it at every holiday dinner. Information technology's a keeper! —Joan McCulloch, Abbotsford, British Columbia

Chocolate-Caramel Pumpkin Torte

I'm pretty proud to say this is one of my first experiments in the kitchen that turned out "to-dice-for" delicious. The central is to let the cake cool completely before cut and assembling with the frostings. —Lauren Brennan, Hood River, Oregon

Cranberry Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce

To make light and blusterous gnocchi, piece of work quickly and handle the dough as picayune as possible. You'll be pleased with the resulting pillowy dumplings. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Special Roast Turkey

Earlier putting my turkey in the oven, I pour on a savory sauce that adds a pleasant citrus-soy flavor and helps concord the other seasonings I similar to sprinkle on the roast. Turkey tin can be easily roasted with the giblets in the same pan. The giblets can be added later to the savory gravy sauce. —Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Chocolate Pecan Piecaken

Why fight over whether cake or pie is better when you lot can combine the two to brand this Chocolate Pecan Piecaken recipe? —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Cranberry Ambrosia Salad

My paternal grandmother used to make this for Christmas dinner. I'm non sure how many batches she made since there were nearly 50 aunts, uncles and cousins in our family. I still make the recipe in retentiveness of her, and it'southward still as good as I remember. —Janet Hurley, Shell Rock, Iowa

Slow Cooker Mushroom Potatoes

This versatile side dish jazzes up sliced potatoes with mushrooms, onions, canned soup and cheese. Its comforting flavor makes it a nice accompaniment to almost meats. —Linda Bernard, Gilded Meadow, Louisiana

Pecan Pie Cookies

My family loves pecans. In fact, we take pecan pie at Thanksgiving and this pecan pie cookies recipe at Christmas! —Julie McQuiston, Bradenton, Florida

Classic Stuffed Turkey

For years, my mother has made this moist stuffed turkey recipe. Now, I practice the same thing. The turkey stuffing nicely compliments the tender, juicy slices of oven-roasted turkey. —Kathi Graham, Naperville, Illinois

Cranberry Sauce with Maple Syrup

This cranberry sauce with maple syrup recipe is simple, quick and a family favorite. Information technology's delicious as a garnish for turkey or other meat entrees. I'll often brand a double batch then we have actress to spread on toast or even use as a topping on desserts. —Rebecca Israel, Mansfield, Pennsylvania

Roasted Fall Vegetables

I love serving this tender veggie side dish as part of a comforting dinner on a chilly night. The cayenne pepper lends zippy flavor that's not overpowering. —Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

The All-time Sweet Irish potato Pie

I beloved this recipe'south rich sweetness potato flavor and irresistibly buttery crust. Sour cream makes the filling super smoothen, and the dark-brown sugar and spices make information technology actress cozy. There'due south no doubt that this is the best sweet potato pie! —Shannon Norris, Cudahy, Wisconsin

Quick Dark-green Beans with Bacon

Light-green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. —Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin

Herbed Rubbed Turkey

Rubs really accept a style of locking in the flavor of meats. Here a wonderful blend of seasonings makes turkey boggling.—Twila Burkholder, Middleburg, Pennsylvania

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

No one will judge that this make-ahead pumpkin cheese ball has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest color and added diet. —Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas

Piece of cake Batter Rolls

The first thing my guests enquire when they come for dinner is if I'm serving these dinner rolls. The buns are then lite, airy and delicious—and help make the meal. —Thomasina Brunner, Gloversville, New York

Cranberry Apple Stuffing

One Thanksgiving, I lost the recipe I planned to use, so I threw this cranberry stuffing together. My cousin Sandy, a die-hard traditional stuffing fan, said this was the best stuffing she'd ever tasted! Talk about a compliment! —Beverly Norris, Evanston, Wyoming

Mom-Mom Bessie'due south Coconut Molasses Pie

I'yard the keeper of my husband'southward grandmother's handwritten recipe book. Mom-Mom Bessie was i of the best cooks I knew, and we call back of her every time we brand this pie. The flavor combination of coconut and molasses is a family favorite. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Oh-So-Good Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Yukon Golds make for the best creamy mashed potatoes because of their buttery season and low moisture content. They hands absorb the warm milk or melted butter yous add to your spuds. —Brittany Jackson, Seymour, Wisconsin

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Maple-Ginger Glazed Carrots

I showtime fabricated this dish for my family and friends ane Thanksgiving. Non just are the carrots lovely on the table, they taste terrific, also! —Jeannette Sabo, Lexington Park, Maryland

White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake with Almond Topping

This luscious cheesecake from Phyllis Schmalz-Eismann of Kansas City, Kansas belongs on a pedestal. Just pour the spiced pumpkin filling over the delectable gingersnap crust, bake and refrigerate overnight. The final bear upon is a crunchy almond topping.

Tastes Like Thanksgiving Casserole

This hearty, rich-tasting Thanksgiving goulash is sure to be a striking with your family. Information technology's a delicious manner to use up Thanksgiving turkey, and you can substitute 5-1/2 cups of leftover mashed potatoes for the half-dozen potatoes. —Mary Lou Timpson, Centennial Park, Arizona

Spiced Cranberry Sauce

While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings dorsum happy memories of when my mother made it for the holidays. My husband and three sons are glad I'm carrying on her tradition! —Allison Thompson, Lansing Michigan

Holiday Creamed Spinach

My female parent made a variety of spinach dishes when I was growing upward. This rich, succulent creamed version is the only one that stayed with me through the years.—Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Gilded Butternut Squash Tart

This savory and flavorful butternut squash tart is perfect for the holiday flavour. It'll warm you right up. —Theresa Gutsch, Wausau, Wisconsin

Pumpkin Spice Cake

We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake "Thanksgiving Cake" because it's a tasty alternative to pie, just we don't relegate it to just that holiday. I think you'll agree it's delicious any time of the year.— —Kathy Rhoads, Circleville, Ohio

Juicy Herb-Roasted Turkey

Add wonderful flavour to your big dinner with this juicy herb-roasted turkey. Make sure you apply the drippings for a succulent gravy! —Taste of Home Examination Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Frosted Pumpkin Muffins

These pumpkin muffins with cake mix are then proficient, even picky eaters cannot seem to go enough. They're also succulent without frosting or nuts. —Samantha Callahan, Muncie, Indiana

Pimiento Green Beans

Here's an piece of cake manner to plow everyday dark-green beans into a special side dish. Pimientos, Parmesan cheese and craven broth add savory season and a nuance of colour.

Gobbler Goodies

TURKEY at Thanksgiving is a timeless tradition. But you lot can give your vacation meal a novel twist with these birds of a unlike feather. The vacation treats are cute, sweet and fabricated from all kinds of goodies youngsters dear to nibble on. "The kids and I had a ball making these tasty turkeys for Thanksgiving one year," shares Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "They loved forming the turkey bodies from the gooey cereal mixture and twisting the sandwich cookies autonomously. "But using chocolate frosting to "mucilage" on the candy corn was their favorite office." This recipe makes a large batch of tempting turkeys, so there are plenty for snacking and sharing. These festive fall treats as well would make fun favors at each place setting on your Thanksgiving table—if your family doesn't gobble them up get-go!

Pumpkin Fudge

I look forward to the taste of pumpkin every Thanksgiving. This easy pumpkin fudge recipe lets me do that and anybody loves it.—Marlene Fudge, Rushville, Indiana

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Pineapple, sugar and marshmallows lend a super sweetness to sweet potatoes. I've been making the casserole for years, both for special occasions and coincidental dinners. —Ruth Leach, Shreveport, Louisiana

Herbed Pecan Stuffing

I updated a basic stuffing recipe by using wholesome multigrain bread in place of customary white bread. It adds a hearty, crunchy taste. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Herb-Rubbed Turkey

Seasoned for the holidays, this tender bird with its tasty herb rub is perfect for topping the tabular array at your next festive gathering. The recipe's from our Test Kitchen staff.

Easy Yeast Rolls

These uncomplicated, tender yeast rolls bake to a aureate chocolate-brown and will disappear in no time. If y'all've never broiled with yeast earlier, these rolls are the perfect starting signal. —Wilma Harter, Witten, South Dakota

Candied Sweet Potatoes

My town is known equally "the yam capital of the Usa." These candied sweet potatoes get well with broiled ham or roasted turkey. —Essie Nealey, Tabor City, N Carolina

Moist Turkey Sausage Stuffing

With tangy apricots and turkey sausage, this stuffing is a terrific mix of sweet and savory. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Butter Pecan Cheesecake

Fall always makes me yearn for this pecan cheesecake, but information technology'southward succulent in any flavour. You'll desire to put information technology on your list of favorite vacation desserts. —Laura Sylvester, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Juicy Roast Turkey

I can't await to serve this juicy turkey at Thanksgiving—so I make it several times throughout the yr. The olfactory property that wafts through the house as it bakes is almost as mouthwatering as the bird itself. —Terrie Herman, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Crumb Topped Apple Pie

This pie is absolutely delicious! If yous're a beginner, use a shop-bought pie crust to get a head start. Yous'll however go a bushel of compliments. —Virginia Olson, West Des Moines, Iowa

Praline-Topped Apple Bread

Apples, toasted pecans and a praline coat make this bread perfect for a holiday commemoration—or anytime. Nosotros similar it better than our go-to java block. —Sonja Blow, Nixa, Missouri

Autumn Pork Roast

Although this main repast captures the fabulous flavor of fall, don't hesitate to serve information technology throughout the year. Your family unit will flock to the table when they smell this delicious roast. Information technology'south a hearty dish that makes everyday dinners more special.—Kathy Barbarek, Joliet, Illinois

Pumpkin Apple Pie

The first fourth dimension I made this for my family, they gobbled upwards this wonderful change-of-step holiday dessert. It has a scrumptious layer of apples under the pumpkin.—Elizabeth Montogomery, Taylorville, Illinois

Honey-Maple Glazed Ham

My graham cracker-crusted ham gets a double coating of a simple honey-maple glaze. The first one-half melts into the ham while the second half forms a sweet caramelized topping. —Alan Sproles, Knoxville, Tennessee

Pumpkin Snack Block

The crunchy, sweetness topping makes this simple pumpkin snack block gustatory modality extra special. If you prefer a sweeter block, omit the topping and spread with your favorite frosting instead. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower gratin is a lower-carb side dish that pairs well with pork, ham or beef. It's so creamy and delicious that even the kids will enquire for seconds! If you like a little crisis, sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the elevation for the terminal v minutes in the oven. — Mary Zinchiak, Boardman, Ohio

Pots de Creme

Looking for an easy recipe to brand for your sweetheart? Served in pretty, stemmed glasses, this chocolaty custard is sure to gear up the mood for a special evening.—Connie Dreyfoos, Cincinnati, Ohio

Old-Fashioned Dressing

Remember Grandma's delicious turkey dressing? Gustation it once again combined with flavorful herbs and crisp veggies in this family-favorite dressing. You'll dear the fact y'all tin can brand information technology in your ho-hum cooker. —Sherry Vink, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

Chocolate Ganache Pumpkin Tart

I love the flavor combination of spiced pumpkin and chocolate, which inspired me to create this chocolate pumpkin tart. Sometimes I like to sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger over the chocolate ganache for extra flavor and texture. —Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Cherry Almond Ham Glaze

I came across this recipe looking for an culling to traditional sauces for holiday meats. Generally, I serve it with vacation ham, and it goes over well—probably considering it is such a change of gustation. But the glaze should be fine with almost any meat...and its cheesy colour would add a festive touch to the table! Our life'south busy. In addition to beingness a farm records annotator, my husband's a government minister. I piece of work out of our habitation—our girls are 4 and 1—as a hairstylist and Edd's secretary, and teach a morning time each week at a Christian preschool.

Creamy Celery Root and Pearl Onions

I have fabricated creamed onions for several recent Thanksgivings and wanted to alter the recipe, and then I decided to add together celery root. Celery root is perfect with the onions, and the flossy sauce is addicting! —Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could gustatory modality so good? Paula Young -Tiffin, Ohio

Pumpkin Seed Toffee

My kids are allergic to nuts, just they can consume pumpkin seeds! Every fall we save the seeds from our pumpkins to add to diverse recipes, including this 1. —Suzanne Earl, Spring, Texas

Chive Smashed Potatoes

No need to peel the potatoes—in fact, this is the only manner we brand mashed potatoes anymore. They're chunky, tasty and bonny. And the flavored cream cheese is a delightful twist! —Beverly Norris, Evanston, Wyoming

Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream

Folks who favor the flavour of pumpkin really need to endeavour this spiced pumpkin water ice cream recipe. But exist prepared to make more! —Sense of taste of Home Examination Kitchen

Turkey with Sausage-Cornbread Stuffing

Complement your bird with this savory stuffing from June Kathrein of Delta, Colorado. "I've made this recipe for many potlucks and church suppers, and anybody raves nearly information technology...even those who commonly don't like stuffing," says June.

Winning Cranberry Cheesecake

The holidays wouldn't be complete without cranberries and eggnog. I use them both in this flavorful cheesecake that's the perfect finale for a special dinner. Fix it out at the outset of the repast, not just to solicit "oohs" and "aahs," only to remind folks to save room for dessert! —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip

This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with sparse, crunchy slices of French staff of life, information technology makes the perfect appetizer—especially since it tin can be prepared alee, put in the refrigerator, and then baked simply before you lot want to serve it. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast

Try this wonderfully flavored, like shooting fish in a barrel-to-fix dull-cooker turkey breast when you're craving something succulent. It makes a great vacation dish for smaller families, too. —Maria Juco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Garlic, Bacon & Stilton Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and savory, these mashed potatoes are a perfect partner for virtually whatsoever entree. They're a snap to put together in advance. —Jamie Dark-brown-Miller, Napa, California

Seasoned Roast Turkey

Rubbing the skin with melted butter keeps this simply seasoned roast turkey moist and tender. —Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia

Grandma's Cranberry Stuff

What could taste better than turkey and cranberry on Thanksgiving Day? My grandmother's classic recipe makes the best cranberry stuff to share with your family unit and friends this holiday. —Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sweetness Tater Casserole

I got this recipe from a friend years ago, and I've used it a lot since! And so many of my friends enjoyed information technology that I've sent the recipe all over the country. I make it primarily for Thanksgiving, or with dinner when I'm serving ham. —Eleanor Sherry, Highland Park, Illinois

Maple Sugar Pumpkin Pie

Nosotros make our own maple syrup, and that's what gives this pie its special taste. You might want to bake this for your Thanksgiving meal. —Martha Boudah, Essex Middle, Vermont

Party Potatoes

These creamy tasty potatoes can exist fabricated the twenty-four hour period earlier and stored in the refrigerator until you're prepare to pop them in the oven (I often do that). The garlic powder and chives add nada, and the shredded cheese adds color. —Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa

Creamy Turkey Gravy

With my easy recipe, even someone who has never made homemade gravy before can exist bodacious of success. —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas.

Elegant Green Beans

Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to ordinary green edible bean goulash. Every time I brand it for friends, I'1000 asked to share the recipe. —Linda Poe, Sandstone, Minnesota

Triple Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry fans will ask for this sauce again and again. It's loaded with their favorite fruit—in fresh, stale and juice grade. Orange and allspice brand information technology awesome. —Arlene Smulski, Lyons, Illinois

Angel Biscuits

I get-go received a sample of these light, wonderful angel biscuits, forth with the recipe, from an elderly admirer friend. I now bake them ofttimes as a Sabbatum-morning time treat, served with butter and honey. They're perfect with sausage gravy, too! —Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri

Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs

Mention turkey legs made of pretzels and chocolate, and the kids come running. Let them help by unwrapping caramels for this easy, no-bake treat. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, Northward Dakota

Flossy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

With five different dairy products, you know this brand-alee mashed potato casserole is going to exist super rich and, of grade, delicious. It gets even better topped with onions and bacon! —JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

These yummy pecan confined kickoff with a homemade pastry crust and pile on lots of semisweet chocolate. They're perfect for a vacation bake sale or casual get-together.—Heather Biedler, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Barbecue Glazed Meatballs

Stock your freezer with these meatballs and you'll always have a tasty titbit on hand. We even like to eat them equally a main dish with rice or noodles on decorated weeknights. —Anna Finley, Columbia, Missouri

Corn Pudding

Cornbread mix and canned corn make this southern corn pudding casserole a snap to prepare. Now, this is real condolement food! —P. Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York

Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Nosotros bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To assist the flavors come up alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Cranberry-Orange Roasted Turkey

You'll have an elegant centerpiece to your meal with this tender, juicy turkey. The cranberry makes it and then good. It has such a wonderful aroma and flavor. —Kara de la Vega, Santa Rosa, California

Vacation Almond Tassies

I make and so many of these fancy tassies, I employ up a 7-pound container of almond paste every year! They're i of my family's vacation favorites. —Donna Westhouse, Dorr, Michigan

Porcini Mac & Cheese

This recipe was inspired by a mushroom mac and cheese I had at a local eating house. I incorporated the fall flavor of a pumpkin ale, and information technology turned out ameliorate than the original. —Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia

Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Mini Peppers

In that location's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand up out. —Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington

Potato Pumpkin Mash

No more patently white mashed potatoes for the states! I swirl fresh pumpkin into potatoes for a little extra holiday color. — Michelle Medley, Dallas, Texas

Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie

This pie is special to me because I won a blue ribbon for information technology at the local fair and was able to compete at the country farm bear witness. —Collette Gaugler, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania

Best Ever Stuffed Mushrooms

At political party time, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. I similar to make mine with reduced-fatty sausage, but you can use regular for an indulgent treat. —Debby Beard, Eagle, Colorado

Mom's Sweet Potato Bake

Mom loves sweet potatoes and fixed them often in this creamy, comforting baked sweet potato goulash. With its nutty topping, this side dish could almost serve as a dessert. It'southward a yummy treat! —Sandi Pichon, Memphis, Tennessee

Boring-Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy

This quick-prep recipe lets yous feast on turkey at any time of year. We salve the rich broth for gravy, noodles and soup making. —Joyce Hough, Annapolis, Maryland

Pumpkin Gingersnap Parfaits

Enjoy these lovely, low-cal parfaits equally an unforgettable finale to your vacation banquet. The spiced rum adds a fun new flavour to the mix. —Lorri Hazen, Twin Falls, Idaho

Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

Your whole house volition exist filled with the smell of pumpkin spice when you broil these wonderful sweet potato cheesecake bars. They look complicated but are and so easy, yous tin whip up a batch anytime. —Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York

Wild Rice Stuffing

Since trying this stuffing recipe from my sis, I haven't made any other kind. It's so moist and tasty. When a big bowlful starts circulating around the table, happy holiday smiles get even bigger! —Connie Olson, Green River, Wyoming

Cranberry Orange Mimosas

Mimosas are just then elegant for Sun brunch. My recipe uses tart cranberries to balance the sugariness of champagne and orange juice. —Shannon Stephens, Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Gobbler Cakes

I watched a chef make crab cakes and decided to try it with turkey and stuffing. Now the kids asking them twelvemonth-round, so I purchase cooked turkey. —Suzee Krebs, Brielle, New Jersey

Orange Spice Carrots

To get my son to consume veggies, I mix and friction match flavors and spices. My slow cooker orange carrots with cinnamon won him over. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars

These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years. —Troy Shaw, Warrenton, Oregon

Ginger-Streusel Pumpkin Pie

I dear to bake and have spent a lot of time making goodies for my family and friends. The streusel topping gives this pie a special touch your family volition dearest. —Sonia Parvu, Sherrill, New York

Easy Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie does not have to be hard to make. This like shooting fish in a barrel Thanksgiving dessert recipe has a wonderful taste and will be a hit at your holiday repast. —Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington

Spinach Dip-Blimp Mushrooms

I use a melon baller to hollow out the mushroom caps and brand them easier to stuff. The apps fit neatly into muffin tins or a deviled egg tray for traveling. —Ashley Pierce, Brantford, Ontario

Cinnamon-Carbohydrate Sweet Potato Pastries

We always accept leftover mashed sweet potatoes subsequently our Thanksgiving feast. I take what's left to make an indulgent filling for sweetness potato empanadas. Convenient crescent ringlet dough makes this recipe easy every bit pie. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Crab Crescent Triangles

When friends who love crab were planning a political party, I created this recipe simply for them. These comforting baked bundles wrap upward a cheesy seafood filling in convenient crescent roll dough. —Noelle Myers, One thousand Forks, North Dakota

Minestrone with Turkey

I remember my mom making this soup; now I make it for my kids as often as I can. It's a good way to employ upwards leftover vegetables. Sometimes I add a can of rinsed and drained kidney or garbanzo beans. —Angela Goodman, Kaneohe, Hawaii

Java Maple Spritz

I like spritz cookies considering they're easier to brand than rolled cutouts but I can still exist creative with unlike shapes and sizes. Feel complimentary to substitute vanilla or rum extract for the maple flavoring. —Dierdre Cox, Kansas Urban center, Missouri

Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake

My New York-style cheesecake has tart cranberries, white chocolate chunks and a smidge of yuletide reddish. Information technology'south an impressive addition to holiday dessert tables. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey

My family enjoys this Thanksgiving turkey because it cooks upwardly tender, tasty and gilt brown. Build upward season past marinating the meat, then grill it to add a tempting barbecued flavor. —Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Love-Thyme Butternut Squash

This golden, beloved-sweetened squash is just as hearty and comforting as your favorite white potato dish. With its vivid color, it makes an attractive side for special autumn meals. —Bianca Noiseux, Bristol, Connecticut

Crunchy Spinach Goulash

Our holidays would not be the same without this family unit tradition. My mother made it every Thanksgiving when I was growing up; now I make it every Christmas as well, and my children and grandchildren absolutely love it! We triple the recipe because the kids tin't get enough. —Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes

I love finding ways to apply vacation leftovers. These potato cakes utilise the mashed potatoes, stuffing and breadcrumbs. To go all out, add together meat and cheese. —Jeri Psikal, Norman, Oklahoma

Bacon, Cheddar and Swiss Cheese Ball

When it'southward time for a party, everyone always requests this ultimate cheese ball—information technology'south such an impressive titbit. And if you're a political party guest, information technology makes a fabulous gift for your hosts.—Sue Franklin, Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Amber'southward Sourdough Stuffing

All my kids and grandkids admittedly love this sourdough stuffing, but peculiarly my daughter-in-police force, Bister. I unremarkably make a big batch at Thanksgiving then I will accept leftovers for my husband. Only this recipe is perfect for two. —Kathy Katz, Ocala, Florida

Coconut-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

What is it about sweet potatoes that unnerve some people? For those who firmly state they hate a yam considering of the color or texture, the rich addition of kokosnoot, bourbon and spices might just win them over. —Rebecca Anderson, Driftwood, Texas

Foolproof Gravy

Make your Thanksgiving or other special-occasion dinner easy with this can't-miss homemade gravy recipe. Use the drippings from your roasted turkey, and the gravy is washed in just 20 minutes. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

No-Bake Chocolate-Pecan Tartlets

At the concluding infinitesimal, I aimlessly came upwardly with this care for for a vacation tea. The tartlets were quickly gobbled upward. Now, I make them for our annual Teacher Taster's Choice and special family gatherings. —Joy Johnson, Culbertson, Montana

Billie'southward Southern Sugariness Potato Cake

I made sugariness potato cakes for my kids when they were younger and they told me in their picayune voices, "Mommy, you're the best bakery." Trivial did they know that was Mommy'due south commencement attempt at homemade cake! —Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland

Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie

You lot'll love the smell in your kitchen—and the smiles on everybody's faces—when yous make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back habitation to Virginia, to my granny'due south table. —Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona

Herbed Turkey Breast

Like many of you, I e'er serve turkey for our family'southward Thanksgiving repast. But instead of roasting a whole bird, I opt for a turkey breast since almost of united states of america prefer white meat. The herb butter basting sauce keeps information technology then moist, and it's piece of cake to carve. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Spread

This easy spread is based on several different relishes and spreads I've tasted or made before. I love the sweet and spicy combination of flavors. —Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Dearest Pecan Pie

Looking for a sweet catastrophe to a special repast? This bonny pecan pie is spring to delight with its traditional filling and honey-glazed pecans. —Cathy Hudak, Wadsworth, Ohio

Roasted Butternut Squash Panzanella

Squash was a difficult sell with my family until I paired information technology with pumpkin seeds, cranberries and horseradish. At present they love information technology! —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut

Spiced Toffee Cookies

I bake these cookies for family gatherings considering my crowd likes cookies thin and chewy with a crispy exterior. The toffee bits brand a happy surprise.—Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

Cheddar Ham Cups

When a higher classmate and I threw a party for our professor, a friend contributed these savory appetizers. Anybody in the class requested the recipe earlier the party was done. Endeavour the cups with chicken instead of ham if you lot'd like. -Brandi Ladner Gulfport, Mississippi

Baked Cranberry Meatballs

You lot've never seen meatballs similar these before, with cranberries, sauerkraut and chili sauce adding incredible color and irresistible tang. Yous'll love the heavenly aroma, too. —Lisa Potter, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin

Butternut Squash Oven Risotto

Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time making it. Win-win. —Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, TX

Cranberry Cornmeal Dressing

This moist dressing is perfect when paired with poultry or fifty-fifty pork. The sweet-tart flavor of the dried cranberries really complements the dish'south turkey sausage. —Corinne Portteus, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Roasted Dark-green Beans with Lemon & Walnuts

I first tasted roasted green beans in a Chinese restaurant and fell in love with the texture and flavor. This is my Americanized version and it's ever a large hit at our holiday table. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Sweet Potato, Pear, and Fig Crisp

My unusual fruit crisp celebrates the flavors of the holidays. Offer it as a side, or add ice cream to make it a standout dessert. —Deanna McDonald, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Maple-Sage Brined Turkey

When the leaves start turning, it'south turkey time at our house. We use maple-sage alkali to help brownish the bird and make the meat incredibly juicy. —Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

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Gobble-Upwards Strata

I always expect forward to making strata after Thanksgiving. Nosotros invite our neighbors, and they call up it's bang-up that I fix another whole meal. — Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Citrus Cranberry Pie

To showcase arable fall cranberries, make this cute lattice-topped cranberry pie. A dollop of orange cream complements the slightly tart flavor. —Sense of taste of Home Examination Kitchen

Cranberry Pumpkin Breadstuff

Put leftover cranberries and pumpkin to not bad utilise in this moist quick bread. Information technology's very good with my "secondhand turkey" casserole for an later on-Thanksgiving meal. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Hand-Held Apple Pies

When I was in loftier schoolhouse, my best friend's mother baked this mini apple pie recipe every yr. I was thrilled when she shared it with me—I finally felt like an developed! —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas

Orange-Glazed Pork Loin

This is one of the best pork recipes I've ever tried. My family unit looks forward to this roast for dinner, and guests always desire the recipe. The flavorful rub, and the glaze brightened with orange juice, are also outstanding on pork chops. —Lynnette Miete, Alna, Maine

Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake

An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite showstopper. —Emily Ann Immature, Edmond, Oklahoma

Grandma Pietz's Cranberry Cake Pudding

For generations, our family unit has handed down this cake recipe starring cranberries. Uncomplicated and unusual, it remains a treasured family heirloom. —Lisa Potter, Army camp Douglas, Wisconsin

Orange-Glazed Carrots, Onions & Radishes

Carrots and radishes give color and crisis to this sweet, spicy side. We never have leftovers. If you get in ahead, reheat it and add the walnuts but before serving. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Pumpkin Dessert

"When we bake these layered squares, our kitchen smells wonderful," writes Ruth Chiarenzsa from her abode in La Vale, Maryland. "They are favorites during the fall season, and they make a great end to any meal. As a matter of fact, they never last for very long in our house!"

Marmalade Candy-coated Carrots

My favorite way to brand infant carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweetness. —Heather Clemmons, Supply, Northward Carolina

Pecan Pie Bars

These pecan pie bars are rich and delicious - just similar pecan pie! They're perfect for taking to potlucks and other gatherings...I always come domicile with an empty pan. These Kentucky Derby pecan pie bars are the perfect snack while watching the races. —Carolyn Custer, Clifton Park, New York

Taste-of-Autumn Salad

My parents stayed with me at a friend'southward beautiful ranch for the holidays and I made them this great salad. It turned into every night'due south kickoff course. —Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana

Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy

Ease the vacation time crunch with a make-ahead turkey recipe that's ready to serve when you are. It's a keen choice for potlucks, also. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash

With a maple syrup and dark-brown saccharide glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sugariness. This is comfort food—easy to prepare and a tasty pairing with a pork entree. —Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sugariness fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It's a family favorite that is a slam-douse at potlucks. —Peggy Boyd, Northport, Alabama

Pumpkin Torte

This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a piddling spice. It's quick and e'er turns out so well. The nuts and caramel topping add together a nice finishing touch. —Trixie Fisher, Piqua, Ohio

Holiday Salsa

When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a petty jalapeno kicking, everyone hovers around the serving dish until it'southward scraped clean. —Shelly Pattison, Lubbock, Texas

Corn Stuffing Balls

My mom had many "winning" recipes, and this was one of our family unit's favorites. I can still pic these Corn Stuffing Balls encircling the large meat platter piled high with one of her delicious entrees. —Audrey Groe, Lake Mills, Iowa

Raisin Pecan Pie

I remember my Grandmother Voltie and Keen-Aunt Ophelia making this southern-style pie for Thanksgiving. It was always one of the many cakes and pies lined up for dessert. —Angie Toll, Bradford, Tennessee

Bacon Spinach Salad

Even our kids—who normally don't care for spinach—tin't resist this salad with its rich dressing and crumbled bacon. Of course, yous tin use other greens instead of spinach. —Gretchen Kuipers, Platte, Southward Dakota

Mushroom & Leek Pie

In the Pacific Northwest, we make a savory pie with mushrooms and leeks. We prefer chanterelle, but baby portobello or oyster mushrooms will also please your diners. —Vickie Woods, Salem, Oregon

Butternut & Portobello Lasagna

Lasagna gets fresh flavor and colour when you brand it with roasted butternut squash, portobello mushrooms, basil and spinach. We feast on this. —Edward and Danielle Walker, Traverse City, Michigan

Shrimp Lover Squares

At our house, these delicious shrimp squares are a must during family movie and game nights. —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin

Pumpkin Confined

Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are the ultimate fall treat. But my family likes them then much, they ask me to make them all year long! —Brenda Keller, Andalusia, Alabama

Autumn Pumpkin Cupcakes

These footling pumpkin cupcakes are capped with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with a homemade salted caramel sauce. I like to brand the caramel sauce in accelerate and go on it in the fridge till dessert. —Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin

Potluck German Apple Cake

My mother fabricated this German apple block for my brothers and me when we were kids. It'southward an fantabulous choice for a Christmas potluck or really any time of year. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey

I've tried fancy stuffing recipes for our vacation bird, but none hits the spot similar my mother's simple mixture of bread, eggs and caramelized vegetables. Have it on any holiday. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Cranberry Pineapple Salad

Print dinner guests with this delightfully different accept on traditional cranberry sauce. The nuts add a tasty crunch. —Dorothy Angley, Carver, Massachusetts

Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes

Take the arctic off whatever blustery solar day and make something special to accompany meaty entrees. This is the all-time scalloped potatoes recipe ever, and my family loves when I serve it. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Pumpkin Ice Foam Roll

This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream make a nigh succulent after-dinner treat. —Gayle Lewis, Yucaipa, California

Make-Alee Butterhorns

Mom loved to make these lightly sugariness, gold rolls. They're beautiful and impressive and have a homemade taste that makes them memorable. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Pecan-Cornbread Dressing

Enough of pecans and bacon give this stuffing a unique flavor, while using a packaged mix cuts down on the preparation time. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Gingersnap Rum Apple Crisp

My mother makes incredible apple crisp, and I've added a few twists of my own. We recollect it's best warm, with ice cream on the side. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Spice Cookies with Pumpkin Dip

My husband and two kids are sure to swallow the first dozen of these cookies, warm from the oven, earlier the next tray is even washed. A co-worker gave me the recipe for the pumpkin dip, which everyone loves with the cookies. —Kelly McNeal, Derby, Kansas

Processed Bar Fudge

My manager at piece of work, who knows I like to try new treat recipes, shared this 1 with me. I've made this chewy and chocolaty fudge many times since. Packed with nuts and caramel, it's like a candy bar. Everyone who'south tried it loves information technology. —Lois Freeman, Oxford, Michigan

Honey Cornbread

Serving this moist cornbread to family unit and guests is a pleasance. Honey gives the bread a slightly sweet gustation, and most people notice it hard to eat just one slice. —Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey

Beans 'n' Caramelized Onions

Brown sugar, salary and cider vinegar season this simple side. I oftentimes brand it for family and friends, and it never fails to please!—Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

Cranberry Bundt Cake

Cranberry sauce gives this moist cake its pretty swirled look. Serve slices for dessert after dinner or as coffee block for bunch. —Lucile Cline, Wichita, Kansas

Sugar-and-Spice Candied Basics

Hither's a wonderful snack to have on manus for entertaining, gift-giving or just munching someday. With a sugariness-spicy coating, the crunchy mixed basics are hard to resist.—Tonya Burkhard, David, Illinois

Festive Three-Grain Salad

Wholesome ingredients and a festive appearance brand this colorful side i of my holiday staples. Plus, I can assemble it the night before and store it in the refrigerator. —Teri Kreyche, Tustin, California

Deep-Dish Apple Pie

This recipe is a winner! The crust is and so flaky and the filling is sure to delight everyone. —Salem Cantankerous Inn, West Brookfield, Massachusetts

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