2026 Thanksgiving Central

A whole roasted dry brined turkey on an oval platter on a bed of herbs with side dishes around it.turkeyA saucepan filled with roasted garlic mashed potatoes with a pat of butter on top.TatersA classic green bean casserole with mushrooms and topped with fried onion rings in a cast-iron skillet.GreensAn oval casserole dish filled with wild mushroom stuffing.Stuffin'Spicy cranberry sauce in a grey pottery bowl on a white tablecloth, beside a serving spoon.berriesA chocolate pecan pie in a ceramic pie plate with one slice missing on a linen napkin.Pies

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A rectangular baking dish with a block of cooked feta in the center, surrounded by halved figs and tarragon leaves.AppsBraised pork with red wine sauce in a Staub Dutch oven.MainsAn apple and celery salad in a creamy dressing, garnished with mint leaves in a yellow scalloped bowl.SaladsA loaf of no-knead Cheddar-chiles bread on a kitchen towel on a wire rack with two slices cut from it and knife resting beside it.BreadsBaked spiced pecans on a sheet of parchment that is resting on a wooden serving board.SnacksA square of Edna Lewis's apple cake with caramel glaze on a white plate with a fork.Dessert

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Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

This skillet full of pumpkin macaroni and cheese awesomeness ranks off the charts in its indulgence-o-rama rating.

1 hr 30 mins

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Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust

Surprise family and friends with the savory jolt of a smattering of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, baked straight into the crust, in contrast to the sweet apple pie filling.

3 hrs 40 mins

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