This savory stuffing combines the earthy flavors of celery and sage with soft bread cubes. Whether you prefer it slightly crispy on top or tender throughout, this dish...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Thanksgiving Recipes: Turkey, Stuffing, Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving is celebrated the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. It's a remembrance of the first Pilgrim feast in 1621 where they gave thanks for a bountiful harvest.
This is also one holiday that warrants nearly as many recipes for leftovers as it does the meal itself. In fact, many people claim that the leftovers are their favorite part of the holiday!
Every few years a new trendy fad develops to put a new spin on the traditional fare. For example, deep frying a turkey in place of roasting has become popular over the last few years as has brining the bird before cooking it.
Traditional Thanksgiving food (not to be confused with the food served at the original feast, only some of which is still served today) consists of a roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing (dressing), mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin or pecan pie. Of course, many variations are common in different parts of the country and every family has developed their own traditions.
Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October (same as the former Columbus Day in the U.S.). Many of the same foods are eaten on both US and Canadian Thanksgivings.
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mashing the potatoes
Learn the tricks of the trade for keeping your potatoes lump free and preventing them from turning gluey
gravy basics
Lose the lumps, brown your flour, and other handy gravy tips
storing leftovers
A handy guide on how long to safely store those leftovers.
cooking the turkey
Tips for a perfectly juicy and tasty turkey every time
Celery And Sage Bread Stuffing
Easy Pumpkin Pie
Want a perfectly easy pumpkin pie? Pumpkin puree blended with sweetened condensed milk and a blend of spices are your ticket to this holiday favorite.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pumpkin Mousse
Why settle for ordinary when you can dazzle your dessert repertoire? Our Pumpkin Mousse offers layers of smooth, spicy, pumpkin prowess with a snappy gingersnap finish.
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar
If acorn squash isn't available you can substitute another winter squash like butternut, buttercup, or even small pie pumpkins. For an added treat, drizzle a little...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Orange Glazed Carrots
Carrots are slow cooked until tender and mixed with an orange-pecan sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Maple Smashed Sweet Potato Bake with Spiced Pecan Streusel
Sweet potatoes are mashed with milk, eggs, and maple syrup and baked with a streusel topping made with butter, brown sugar, flour, pecans...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This is a great alternative to regular mashed potatoes or to the usual sweet potato casserole at the holidays.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Classic Roast Turkey And Homestyle Gravy
Preparing a classic roast turkey doesn't have to be complicated. This recipe emphasizes a no-fuss roasting method accentuated by a gravy that pulls it all...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
San Francisco Sourdough Stuffing
Here's a stuffing recipe that goes beyond the norm: think sourdough paired with the sweet notes of figs and cranberries, all nestled in savory turkey sausage.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is a holiday staple. This version has a twist in that it's made in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Creamed Corn With Cheese
A great way to dress up frozen corn. The corn is baked in a creamy sauce with a hint of sugar and a savory dash of Romano cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mashed Potato Candy
Made with peanut butter, mashed potatoes, milk, vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar
Time: 30-60 minutes
Southern Cornbread Dressing
Southerners know their stuff-ing! Some other southern traditions include adding fresh chopped sage, hard boiled eggs, or cooked giblets to the cornbread dressing.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
This flavorful gravy made from roasted turkey wings can be made up to a week in advance (longer if you freeze the gravy). Perfect time saver over the holidays.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Homestyle Turkey
A simple roast turkey recipe with some tips and tricks for getting super moist meat.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Roast Turkey With Aromatic Herbs
Made with black pepper, whole turkey, onion, lemon, vegetable oil, dried thyme, dried tarragon, dried rosemary, salt
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Bourbon And Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes
This bourbon and brown sugar sweet potatoes recipe brings a delightful twist to a classic favorite. By incorporating bourbon, you introduce a complex layer of...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Shallot Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with oven-roasted shallots to make an incredible potato side dish, perfect to accompany your favorite main dish.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Orange-Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Cooking sweet potatoes just got a whole lot cooler. With a splash of orange and a sprinkle of spice, you'll be wondering why you didn't make these sooner.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Green Beans With Bacon, Shallots And Cider Vinegar
Fresh green beans are cooked in a seasoned broth mixture then given a splash of cider vinegar for flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast With Cranberry Stuffing
Made with black pepper, salt, dried basil, boneless turkey breast, stuffing cubes, water, butter or margarine, onion, mushrooms, dried cranberries
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Rosemary
For a side dish that stands out, try these roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The unique combination of roasted garlic's depth and the fresh herbal notes...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Plymouth Rock Cocktail
A simple and refreshing holiday-flavored cocktail made with gin, cranberry juice, and fresh cranberries for garnish
Time: under 30 minutes
Broth Injected Turkey
If you're looking for an extra flavorful turkey this holiday season, try injecting it with broth! This simple technique can really boost the taste of your bird.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Basic Roast Turkey
Basic recipe, sophisticated result. A honey citrus glaze spiked with orange zest elevates the flavor of the turkey in a major way while keeping the steps simple and the ingredients...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pumpkin Pie Coffee Creamer
Make your own pumpkin pie coffee. The ground ginger in there really sends it over the edge. You can take this stuff with you wherever you need a holiday-flavored cup of joe....
Time: under 30 minutes
Traditional Stuffing
This is a simple, traditional stuffing made with white bread, celery, onions, and sage. It is a staple recipe on many holiday tables.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Glazed Turkey
This apple glazed turkey swaps out traditional savory flavors for a sweeter twist with apple cider and maple syrup, making it a standout choice for any festive occasion.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cracker Stuffing
Made with salt, dried thyme, celery, onion, butter or margarine, saltines, milk, egg, parsley, dried sage
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Citrus Roast Turkey
Two lemons, two limes and an orange with fresh bunches of sage, marjoram, and thyme add the herbal notes for a uniquely flavored bird.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pumpkin Caramel Custard
A decadent, creamy dessert that is perfect for special occasions. It has the classic custard flavors of eggs, milk and nutmeg with the added sweetness of caramel and pumpkin.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pumpkin Pie Shot Cocktail
Pumpkin pie in a glass! Vodka is mixed with pumpkin puree, simple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and heavy cream.
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Red Wine Cranberry Sauce
Souse up your cranberry sauce this holiday season. Red wine enhances the flavor of the cranberries in ways you won't believe!
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Turkey, Cranberry, and Stuffing Sandwiches
These turkey, cranberry, and stuffing sandwiches offer a clever way to repurpose holiday leftovers while introducing a fresh twist.
Time: under 30 minutes
Glazed Carrots And Brussel Sprouts
Made with black pepper, brown sugar, baby carrots, Brussels sprouts, chicken broth, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
So Easy Sweet Potatoes
Transform canned sweet potatoes into a show-stopping side with just butter, sugar, and a little marshmallow magic.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes With Mini Marshmallows
The flesh from baked sweet potatoes is mixed with milk, buttermilk, butter, salt and pepper and stuffed back into the sweet potato shells and topped...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
White Castle Turkey Stuffing
White Castle isn't just for late night burger cravings! Chopped up burgers actually make a great stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey (or weeknight chicken).
Time: under 30 minutes
Candied Acorn Squash
A little maple syrup and allspice gives these acorn squash some delightful sweetness. Serve them as a side or even as a dessert with some cool vanilla ice cream.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dark Chocolate and Pumpkin Cheesecake
Layers of chocolate pecan cookie crust, chocolate cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake, and chocolate ganache make up this out of this world dessert.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Garlic Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are good and garlic mashed potatoes are better, but horseradish garlic mashed potatoes are best. The spicy horseradish works great with savory...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkin Pie Spice With Cloves
Pumpkin pie seasoning with kicks from allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. You'll find uses for it far outside the pie crust. Smoothies, granola, coffee, pancakes -...
Time: under 30 minutes
Thanksgiving Maize
Made with margarine, sour cream, corn muffin mix, whole kernel corn, cream corn
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Bone-In Turkey Breast With Bacon Gravy
Made with dried sage, Worcestershire sauce, bacon, bone-in turkey breast, garlic pepper, turkey gravy, all-purpose flour
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
3 Layer Pumpkin Pecan Cake
Made with carrot cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, water, powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Herb Roast Turkey
The herb roast turkey combines the classic elements of a traditional turkey with the distinct flavors of fresh herbs and aromatic vegetables. This recipe not only promises a moist...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Walnut Stuffing
Anyone can open a box of stuffing, but why not take it one step further? Turn that packaged stuffing into a dish that tastes made from scratch.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Potato Buttermilk Waffles
Use up leftover sweet potatoes in this delicious breakfast recipe. Mashed sweet potatoes are mixed with buttermilk, egg, pancake mix, sugar, and cinnamon and cooked in a...
Method: waffle maker
Time: under 30 minutes
Sourdough Stuffing With Sage, Thyme, And Marjoram
Turkey may be the star of the Thanksgiving spread but a good herb-packed stuffing is a huge part of the supporting cast, and this sage and sourdough...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Apple Gobbler Cocktail
This bourbon apple cider cocktail is the epitome of fall flavors.
Time: under 30 minutes
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