Ready to spice up your Thanksgiving feast? This marinated turkey recipe uses an intriguing mixture of savory and citrus, which makes it a great option for those seeking...
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: over 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
Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey
Apple and Sage Stuffing
If you thought stuffing was just a sidekick, think again. This apple and sage version is here to steal the spotlight at your next holiday or dinner gathering.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Make Your Own Poultry Seasoning
No need to buy poultry seasoning when you can make your own better version. This herby medley is heavenly on roasted chicken and turkey, and it's super convenient to...
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Cranberry Sauce
This baked cranberry sauce is almost as easy as opening a can of sauce but tastes worlds better.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Thanksgiving Maize
Made with margarine, sour cream, corn muffin mix, whole kernel corn, cream corn
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Turkey Baste Paste
This homemade concoction is a balanced blend of spices to boost your turkey's flavor. Its perfect for rubbing inside the turkey's cavity and under the skin.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Pumpkin Martini
Pumpkin puree is shaken with vodka, simple syrup, nutmeg, and vanilla for this tasty cocktail recipe.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
Surefire Stuffing
Made with eggs, black pepper, salt, Italian bread, pecan, butter, onion, celery, parsley, fresh thyme
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 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
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
Impossible No-Crust Sweet Potato Pie
Made with whipped cream, almond extract, sweet potatoes, sugar, flour, butter, egg
Method: oven
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
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 Walnut Salad
Made with pineapple, fresh cranberries, celery, walnuts, water, strawberry gelatin powder, sugar
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
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
Boston Chicken Cranberry Sauce
Made with walnuts, cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, ground ginger, fresh cranberries
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
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
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
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
Cranberry Gravy
Made with salt and pepper, cranberry jelly, lemon juice, chicken broth, lemon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Green Beans With Water Chestnuts
Made with black pepper, milk, green beans, French fried onion rings, Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, cream of chicken or mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Deep Fat Fried Turkey
Made with seasoning, turkey, onion juice, garlic juice, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, liquid smoke, white wine
Method: deep fryer
Time: over 5 hours
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
Cranberry Burgundy Sauce
Made with prepared mustard, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, burgundy wine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes And Apples
Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sweet potatoes, granny smith apples, brown sugar, orange rind, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Fancy Mashed Potatoes
Made with butter or margarine, butter-flavored crackers, green onions, potatoes, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Granny's Sweet Potatoes With Praline Topping
Made with flour, brown sugar, sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, eggs, coconut
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Wine And Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Made with cornstarch, soy sauce, Brussels sprouts, dry red wine, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Twice Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, butter, orange juice, salt, crushed pineapple
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Susan Stamberg's Mothers Cranberry Sauce
Made with horseradish, cranberries, onion, sugar, sour cream
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet Ranch Glazed Carrots
Made with ranch salad dressing mix, baby carrots, butter, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Beer Batter Turkey
Made with cranberry sauce, apple, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, beer, turkey, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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