The combination of white bread and cornbread cubes mixed with pork sausage makes the best turkey dressing you'll ever have.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Best Turkey Dressing
Cranberry Punch
This festive holiday drink works well with low sugar/diet ingredients as well as regular. Float the cranberries on top for a festive look.
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Gobbler Cocktail
This bourbon apple cider cocktail is the epitome of fall flavors.
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
Mini-Thanksgiving Turkey
Want a turkey dinner without all the work? Try this small-scale version made with turkey tenderloins and homemade bread stuffing.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Pie
Made with brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, maple flavoring
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Hotel duPont's Marzipan Pumpkins
Made with almond paste, fondant, corn syrup, orange food coloring, powdered sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Pecan Stuffing
Want to balance out rich dishes with something a bit fruity? This apple pecan stuffing brings the perfect contrast with its savory herbs and sweet apples.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pumpkin Martini
Pumpkin puree is shaken with vodka, simple syrup, nutmeg, and vanilla for this tasty cocktail recipe.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Pappadeaux's Sweet Potato Pecan Pie With Bourbon Sauce
Can't decide between sweet potato pie and pecan pie? Why not combine them and throw in a creamy bourbon sauce for good measure!
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Impossible No-Crust Sweet Potato Pie
Made with whipped cream, almond extract, sweet potatoes, sugar, flour, butter, egg
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cashew Turkey Pasta Salad
Made with lemon juice, salt, cider vinegar, cooked, chopped turkey, tricolor spiral pasta, celery, green onions, green bell pepper, mayonnaise, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Louisiana Candied Yams
Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Libby's Pumpkin Cookies
Made with vanilla extract, flour, oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, butter or margarine, brown sugar, sugar, egg
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake From Scratch
Made with vegetable oil or canola oil, eggs, pumpkin, vanilla extract, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cinnamon
Method: 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
Cazuela Pie (Pumpkin, Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Pie)
Made with water, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, fresh ginger, star anise, pumpkin puree, eggs, butter, light brown sugar, sugar
Method: 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
Cranberry Cream Cheese And Cake Mix Bundt Cake
Made with sugar, nuts, lemon cake mix, cream cheese, milk, eggs, cranberries
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Boston Chicken Cranberry Sauce
Made with walnuts, cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, ground ginger, fresh cranberries
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Turkey Cheese Sandwiches
Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Choco-Dot Pumpkin Cake
Made with oil, all bran cereal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cranberry Walnut Salad
Made with pineapple, fresh cranberries, celery, walnuts, water, strawberry gelatin powder, sugar
Time: 2-5 hours
Awesome Turkey And Asparagus Sandwich
Made with Swiss cheese, water, asparagus, honey mustard, mayonnaise, whole grain white bread, roasted turkey breast
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Sweet Sweet-Potatoes
Made with vanilla extract, coconut extract, ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, flaked coconut, pecans
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tofu Thanksgiving
Made with onions, celery, carrots, garlic, corn oil, sage, dried basil, vogue vegy base, sea salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Thanksgiving Broccoli Casserole
Made with croutons, butter, fresh broccoli, American cheese, cream of mushroom soup, salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven-Baked Candied Sweet Potatoes
Made with butter or margarine, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, sweet potatoes, orange juice, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Orange Sweet Potato Souffle
Made with dark brown sugar, sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, butter, eggs, cream or half & half, orange juice, orange zest
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mashed Potato Topped Cheeseburger Pie
Made with mashed potatoes, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cock 'n' Bull Restaurant's Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Apples
Made with rosemary, thyme, cornbread, bread, chicken stock, apple, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Sausage And Corn Bread Stuffing
Made with pork sausage, onion, chicken broth, cornbread stuffing mix, butter
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Cranberry Sauce with Amaretto
Made with almonds, orange zest, sugar, water, amaretto liqueur, cranberries, orange
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
After-the-Holiday Creamed Turkey
Made with butter or margarine, flour, turkey broth, evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, diced turkey, hard-boiled eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Candied Yams With Pineapple And Pecans
Made with yams, margarine, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, pineapple bits, pecans, miniature marshmallows
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kahlua Pecan Pie
Made with pie crust, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, eggs, Kahlua, corn syrup, evaporated milk, pecan
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
Oyster Wild Rice Dressing
Made with paprika, black pepper, salt, wild rice, pork sausage, green onions, celery, oysters, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry Jezebel Sauce
Made with fresh mint, Dijon mustard, water, sugar, brown sugar, cranberries, prepared horseradish
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orange Candied Yams With Marshmallows
Made with miniature marshmallows, yams, orange juice, brown sugar, butter
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry Gravy
Made with salt and pepper, cranberry jelly, lemon juice, chicken broth, lemon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Gluten Free Rice Stuffing
Made with dried rosemary, margarine, instant rice, celery, onion, water, poultry seasoning, ground sage, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Leftover Turkey Spaghetti
Repurpose leftover turkey into a tasty spaghetti dish that's simple yet satisfying. A delicious way to use up holiday extras.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Turkey 'N Swiss Calzones
Made with egg, Dijon mustard, all-purpose flour, quick-rise yeast, brown sugar, salt, water, oil, cooked turkey, Swiss cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
French Fried Potato Puffs
Made with vegetable oil, baking powder, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Broccoli And Leftover Mashed Potato Chowder
Made with mashed potatoes, oil, onion, carrot, vegetable broth, dried thyme, caraway seeds, frozen chopped broccoli
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rice Stuffing
Made with onion, green onion, celery, red bell pepper, bacon drippings, seasoned salt, celery seeds, salt, black pepper, worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Turkey and Black-Eyed Pea Chili
Made with dried black-eyed peas, water, chili powder, cumin seeds, garlic, cayenne pepper, onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, chopped cooked turkey
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey and Ham Tettrazzini
Made with Parmesan cheese, ripe olives, green bell pepper, smoked ham, spaghetti noodles, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, white wine, turkey or chicken
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.