Made with graham cracker pie crust, pumpkin puree, skim milk, vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, whipped topping
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
Low-Fat Pumpkin Mousse Pie
Purple Smashed Potatoes
Made with white pepper, salt, purple or blue potatoes, whole milk, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Southern Comfort Sweet Potato Casserole
Made with pecans, sweet potatoes, butter, southern comfort, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Maple Syrup Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Made with maple-flavored syrup, butter or margarine, sweet potatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Pumpkin Silk Pie
Made with dark brown sugar, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, instant coffee, ground ginger
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cajun Cornbread Stuffing
Made with butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, bay leaves, garlic, chicken giblets, chicken broth, hot sauce, cornbread
Method: stovetop, oven
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
Cornbread Stuffing with Fruit and Pine Nuts
Made with celery, butter, corn bread, dried rosemary, sage, salt, black pepper, dried peaches, dried apricots, raisins
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turkey Wellington
Made with leftover gravy, milk, onion, mushrooms, olive oil, puff pastry, leftover dressing, leftover white and dark turkey, salt and pepper, egg
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll
Made with pumpkin spice, salt, nutmeg, sugar, eggs, pumpkin, walnuts, confectioners' sugar, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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
Stuffed Baby Pumpkins
Made with vegetable stock or water, onion, celery, dried sage, garlic, dry bread crumbs, dried thyme, pine nuts, dried apricots, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 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
Leftover Turkey Salad
Give your holiday leftovers a fresh twist. Imagine tender chunks of turkey mingling with the crispness of celery, the subtle bite of green onions, and the nutty crunch of toasted...
Time: 2-5 hours
Brined Turkey
Made with water, garlic powder, thyme, turkey, chicken broth, coarse salt or sea salt, sage, rosemary
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Thanksgiving Bacon-Apple Stuffing
Made with bread, bacon, onions, garlic, Granny Smith apples, sage, chicken stock, eggs, heavy cream, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cranberry Fruit Punch
Scoops of sherbet turns this fizzy three-fruit punch into a creamy party drink.
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole
Made with margarine, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, pineapple
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orange And Herb Roasted Turkey
Made with fresh thyme, frozen orange juice concentrate, oil, fresh rosemary, margarine or butter, chicken broth, cornstarch, Candied fruit
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla
Tame the turkey leftovers with a quick quesadilla made with shredded turkey, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cranberry salsa (or sauce).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Clementine-Cranberry Relish
Made with fresh cranberries, ground cloves, brown sugar, clementines, crystallized ginger, ground cinnamon, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Turkey Gravy Noodles
Made with tomato, baby carrots, broccoli, turkey gravy, beef Ramen noodles, salt, pepper and olive oil, water, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Roast Turkey Breast With Chipotle Glaze And Southwest Stuffing
Made with breakfast sausage, olive oil, poblano chili pepper, onion, celery, unsalted butter, fresh parsley, fresh sage, eggs, Kosher salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Apricot Glazed Turkey
Made with butter, onions, shallots, turkey, chicken broth, fresh thyme, sage, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 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
Apricot Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Made with butter, orange peel, water, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, apricot puree
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Wild Rice & Mushroom Stuffing
Made with butter, carrots, celery, salt, dried thyme, black pepper, shiitake mushrooms, white mushrooms, white rice
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Wild Rice Turkey Dressing
Made with salt and pepper, stuffing mix, wild rice, chicken bouillon, celery, green bell pepper, poultry seasoning, butter, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Apricot-Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Made with fresh ginger, sugar, dried apricots, cranberry juice, cranberries
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mashed Potato Stuffing
Made with eggs, white bread, milk or water, potatoes, butter, salt, milk, bacon grease or butter, onion, celery
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Thanksgiving Ambrosia With Grapefruit, Orange, And Tangerine
Looking for something a little different this Thanksgiving? Try this light citrus combination of grapefruit, orange, and tangerine in place...
Time: 1-2 hours
Susan Stamberg's Mothers Cranberry Sauce
Made with horseradish, cranberries, onion, sugar, sour cream
Time: over 5 hours
New England Cranberry Relish
Made with ginger, seedless grapes, fresh cranberries, sugar, walnut halves, oranges
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Cranberry Whipped Cream Salad
Made with fresh cranberries, Tokay grapes, sugar, walnuts, whipped cream or Cool Whip, miniature marshmallows
Time: 2-5 hours
Mushroom And Chestnut Stuffing
Made with white bread, butter, onions, mushrooms, celery, fresh chestnuts, chestnuts, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Oyster And Giblet Stuffing
Made with onion, cornbread, turkey giblets, oysters, parsley, dried basil, paprika, salt, dried sage, ground nutmeg
Method: stovetop, oven
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
Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
Made with ground ginger, nutmeg, salt, orange, sweet potatoes or yams, onions, olive oil or vegetable oil, cranberries, brown sugar, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Bean Cashew Casserole
Made with bread crumbs, half and half or light cream, cashew, green beans, oil, onion, white wine or reduced sodium chicken broth, salt, ground white pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie Cake
Made with nuts, margarine, eggs, pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, evaporated milk, yellow cake mix
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cranberry Orange Fool
Made with gingersnap cookies, pecans, confectioners' sugar, whipping cream, vanilla extract, cranberry sauce, oranges
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Thanksgiving Punch
Looking to jazz up your Thanksgiving spread? This can't-miss punch combines classic flavors for a festive beverage your guests will love, and you'll love how simple it is.
Time: under 30 minutes
Thanksgiving Creamed Peas With Mushrooms
Made with salt and pepper, mushrooms, frozen peas, heavy cream, bacon, Bermuda onion, flour, sherry, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Southern Rice Dressing
Made with black pepper, bay leaf, sausage or bacon drippings, gizzards, pork sausage, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, green onions, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Wild Rice And Chestnut Stuffing
Made with chicken stock, wild rice, salt, olive oil, shallots, butter, mushrooms, garlic, dry sherry, dried thyme
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Turkey Pumpkin Curry
Made with onion, garlic, fresh ginger, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, red curry paste, kosher salt, cooked turkey pieces, chicken or turkey stock, sweet potatoes or yams
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Graham Cracker Turkeys
Made with salt, baking soda, frozen apple juice concentrate, vegetable oil, banana, vanilla extract, cinnamon, graham flour, whole-wheat flour
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Beans With Caramelized Onions And Porcini Mushrooms
Made with black pepper, sea salt, green beans, vidalia or other sweet onion, butter, garlic, porcini mushrooms
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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