A simple roast turkey recipe with some tips and tricks for getting super moist meat.
Method: 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
Homestyle Turkey
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
Hotel duPont's Marzipan Pumpkins
Made with almond paste, fondant, corn syrup, orange food coloring, powdered sugar
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
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
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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
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
Bread And Butter Stuffing With Fresh Sage
Truly a stuffing that pulls all the stops. Fresh sage is an absolute must, of course, but the sweet apples and raisins in this spectacular stuffing help...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
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
Best Turkey Dressing
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
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
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
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
Turkey Leftover Pot Pie
A great way to use up turkey (or chicken) leftovers. Use whatever veggies you have on hand and you can substitute sauteed onion in place of the pearl onions if desired.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 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
Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots
Made with dried thyme, olive oil, butter, haricots verts or slender green beans, shallots
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Stuffed Cranberry Sauce Slices
A different way to serve cranberry sauce at the holidays. Slice canned cranberry sauce into layers and sandwich together with a filling of cream cheese, mayo, and pecans.
Time: under 30 minutes
Impossible No-Crust Sweet Potato Pie
Made with whipped cream, almond extract, sweet potatoes, sugar, flour, butter, egg
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Surefire Stuffing
Made with eggs, black pepper, salt, Italian bread, pecan, butter, onion, celery, parsley, fresh thyme
Method: oven, 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 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
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
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
Wine And Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Made with cornstarch, soy sauce, Brussels sprouts, dry red wine, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Mashed Potato Topped Cheeseburger Pie
Made with mashed potatoes, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Susan Stamberg's Mothers Cranberry Sauce
Made with horseradish, cranberries, onion, sugar, sour cream
Time: over 5 hours
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
Pumpkin Pecan Pudding
Made with pecans, vanilla extract, salt, solid pack pumpkin, evaporated skim milk, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Boston Chicken Cranberry Sauce
Made with walnuts, cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, ground ginger, fresh cranberries
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Phyllo Turkey Puffs
Made with turkey, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth, milk, eggs, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, nutmeg
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tofu Turkey with Stuffing
Made with garlic, sage, marjoram, thyme, savory, salt and pepper, rosemary, soy sauce or tamari, celery seed, packaged herb stuffing
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Coffee Pecan Pie
Made with unbaked pie shell, butter or margarine, flour, eggs, salt, unsulfured molasses, vanilla extract, white corn syrup, chopped pecan meats, brewed coffee
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Beans With Caramelized Pearl Onions
Made with brown sugar, green beans, pearl onions, margarine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sausage Potato Stuffing
Made with black pepper, salt, sage, pork sausage, potatoes, celery, sweet onion, butter, bread, dried thyme
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry Walnut Salad
Made with pineapple, fresh cranberries, celery, walnuts, water, strawberry gelatin powder, sugar
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Honey Green Beans with Cranberries
Made with green beans, orange peel, dried cranberries, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fa-Ray's Family Restaurant Turkey Pot Pie
Made with refrigerated pie crusts, frozen mixed vegetables, margarine or butter, flour, celery salt, white pepper, milk, chicken broth, turkey
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Wild Rice Stuffing
Made with wild rice, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, garlic, onions, vegetable broth, dried cranberries, fresh sage, poultry seasoning
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Water Chestnuts and Mushrooms
Made with margarine, onion, all-purpose flour, half and half, sharp Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, mushrooms, soy sauce, hot pepper...
Method: stovetop, oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turkey Divan
Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, curry powder, turkey, frozen broccoli, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar & Pecans
Made with salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, pecans, butter, sweet potatoes, eggs, maple syrup
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Candied Yams and Cranberry Casserole
Made with black pepper, yams or sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, salt, cranberries
Method: crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Giblet Gravy
Made with hard-cooked eggs, black pepper, giblets, water, butter, flour, pan drippings or chicken broth, milk or half and half, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Turkey And Cranberry Corn Muffins
Made with cranberry sauce, corn muffin mix, fresh parsley or cilantro, cooked sliced turkey
Method: oven
Time: under 30 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
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