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Preparing and hosting a literal feast is hard enough without scouring the internet for the best Thanksgiving recipes\u2014so we\u2019ve done the work for you. From classic roast turkey, cranberry sauce, and marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes to modern sides and desserts, this collection has everything you need to build the perfect Thanksgiving dinner menu.<\/p>\n
If turkey is nonnegotiable, you\u2019ll find roasted, grilled, and smoked options here, along with guides on turkey cooking times<\/a> and turkey carving<\/a>. Prefer a vegetarian Thanksgiving<\/a>? We\u2019ve got menus for that too. Of course, no holiday table is complete without the real stars: Our top-line Thanksgiving side dishes<\/a> include buttery dinner rolls for soaking up gravy, tangy green beans, and golden cornbread stuffing.<\/p>\n We didn\u2019t forget about holiday cocktails, appetizers, or desserts either\u2014our pies, cakes, and other sweets ensure the meal ends on a high note. And when the day is done, our turkey leftover recipes<\/a> guarantee more than just sandwiches. Ready to plan your ultimate Thanksgiving? Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling Tim Ferro\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cMy kids told me to stop trying new methods,\u201d lamented one holiday fussbudget. But \u201ceveryone said this was the best turkey they ever had.\u201d The victor went on: \u201cI didn’t realize until serving how much deconstructing the turkey ahead of time reduces stress levels when carving\u2014it is SO much easier.\u201d Watch food director Chris Morocco make it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This easy stuffing recipe is flavored with the melodic combo<\/a> of parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. It\u2019ll be a staple at your Thanksgiving feast for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n We love traditional pumpkin pie<\/a> as much as the next holiday-starved food obsessive. But eating this lighter-than-air alternative is like biting into a pumpkin-spiced cloud.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Beth Pakradooni<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Lean into nostalgia with this marshmallow-topped side dish; it\u2019s an American classic for a reason. We call her \u201cAlmost\u201d because the cornflakes add inspired crunch. Feel free to go all in on one topping or the other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriot<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This is not your average apple pie. Reducing the liquid from macerated apples with apple cider and a vanilla bean makes a syrup that delivers huge<\/em> flavor to the filling. Looking for more intel? Read all about the best apples for apple pie<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This homemade macaroni and cheese is our Platonic ideal: Deeply cheesy and creamy, with a crunchy, flavor-packed panko topping. But maybe you like an extra gooey version<\/a>? Or one that\u2019s all crispy edges<\/a>. We each have our proclivities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Throw this one in the slow cooker on warm while you go about your prep work, and let the masses help themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n If you\u2019re willing to forgo the big roast turkey presentation<\/a>, you can\u2019t do better than this Thanksgiving recipe. Breaking down the bird into parts allows you to cook everything on a sheet pan with ease and ensures each section cooks to its optimal doneness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Photograph by Joe Lingeman, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarco<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Thanks to its high smoke point, ghee is an ideal fat for basting Thanksgiving turkey<\/a>; pair the golden bird with both tadka (a spiced clarified butter sauce) and peppery gravy for maximum flavor boost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Judy Kim, prop styling by Beth Pakradooni, gravy boats by Base Ceramics<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n If you loathe the idea of the gravy being the last thing you do before serving, let this pre-made turkey gravy recipe<\/a> give you some peace of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n In this rendition of the Thanksgiving dinner favorite, we focused on the things that matter most: the deep flavor of toasted pecans<\/a>, a caramelly custard, and the flakiest, most buttery pie crust ever.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Gerri K Williams<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Bring some brightness to your Thanksgiving dinner with this dish of herbed rice topped with spiced mushrooms and a lime-y green sauce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Photograph by Aaron Barton, food styling by Drew Aichele, prop styling by Alexandra Massillon<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This oversized cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e<\/a> can easily steal the spotlight on your Thanksgiving dessert spread, so pies: be warned. Since it\u2019s served in one big dish, there\u2019s no fussing over individual ramekins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Caramelized mushrooms turn this classic rice pilaf into something so much more. If you want to bulk it up for the Thanksgiving table, nestle in planks of feta and toss some extra fresh herbs on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Photograph by Jenny Huang, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Martha Bernabe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Thin rounds of sweet potato\u2014not yam!<\/a>\u2014baked until tender and crispy-edged in a warming five-spice brown butter might be our new favorite way to serve this holiday favorite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski<\/p>\n\n
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