Our best Thanksgiving recipes include everything from turkey to mashed potatoes, gravy to pumpkin pie. These are our most reliable and foolproof recipes, with something to sate everyone at the table, whether simple or sophisticated, traditional or with a slightly unconventional flair.
Maple Glazed Turkey
: Alan Benson
1/21
Gluten-free. Dairy-free. Paleo-friendly. And tastes magnificent. Things just got a heck of a lot easier for you to plan your Thanksgiving menu.
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Classic Turkey Gravy
: Weldon Owen
2/21
Everyone needs a classic, foolproof, go-to turkey gravy recipe. This is it. And all it takes is pan juices or drippings from your turkey, stock, butter, and flour. And a lot less time and effort than you'd imagine.
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Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Relish
: Becky Rosenthal
3/21
Made in minutes from just five ingredients, this cranberry relish belongs in your weeknight repertoire and not just on your Thanksgiving table. Did we mention it freezes beautifully?
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Velvet Mashed Potatoes
: Petrina Tinslay
4/21
No mere mash, this creamy potato purée owes its uber velvetiness to truly indecent amounts of butter and cream. And we mean that in the best possible way.
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Instant Pot Thanksgiving Turkey
: Sterling Publishing Co.
5/21
For a more intimate holiday dinner, a smaller turkey cooked in under two hours might be just the thing. Juicy with crispy skin, it's superb.
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Sweet Potato Cornbread
: Hélène Dujardin
6/21
We could blather on and on about this surprising (and stealthy healthy) riff on a Southern classic that everyone is swearing is the best cornbread they've ever had.
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Dry Brine Turkey
: Suech and Beck
7/21
All the juicy, tender perks of brining. None of the fuss of finding a container large enough to contain a turkey and cramming it in your already overstuffed fridge.
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Butternut Squash Gratin
: Oddur Thorisson
8/21
"One of the best things I’ve EVER made." "Beautiful." "Comforting." "Delicious." "Easy." That's what folks are saying about this simple and satiating casserole.
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Caramelized Honey Pumpkin Pie
: Alex Lau
9/21
A Thanksgiving pie for those looking for something different from last year. Brown butter and caramelized honey give pumpkin pie a whole new twist.
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Cranberry and Orange Relish
: ckimballphoto
10/21
Doesn't get much simpler than this make-ahead cranberry sauce. Simply simmer cranberries, sugar, and orange until you hear a "Pop!" Then slide it in the fridge. Your work is done.
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Pancetta and Herb Stuffed Turkey Breast
: David Leite
11/21
Sometimes you don't need a big bird. This elegant riff on turkey dinner is a superb example of how a smaller celebration can still be over-the-top delish.
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Easy Mashed Potatoes
: Evan Sung
12/21
Yeah, yeah, we know. You don't need a recipe for mashed Yukon Golds with butter, milk, and salt. Or so you think. Try this and get back to us.
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French Onion Potato Gratin
: David Leite
13/21
Upgrade your potato gratin with a little French onion flair. Layers of mushrooms and onions are slipped between potatoes and it all gets covered in cheese.
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Drunken Pumpkin Bourbon Tart
: Hélène Dujardin
14/21
Drunken pumpkin? Punken drumkin? Drumpin punkdrunk? This innocuous seeming slice boasts just a tad more tipsy-inducing personality than your typical pumpkin pie.
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Cheesy Pumpkin Potato Gratin
: David Leite
15/21
If you've been looking for a gorgeously cheesy, autumn side filled with potatoes, pumpkin, and lots of cheese, we've got good news for you. You're going to love it.
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Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
: Zoë François
16/21
Tart and buttery, with a touch of orange liqueur, this cake is a showstopper. And it's actually easier than it looks. You're welcome!
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Classic Green Bean Casserole
: Squire Fox
17/21
Green beans? Check. Creamy mushroomy sauce? Check. Can opener? Uh...no thank you. Not this time.
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Sweet Potato Soufflé
: Ben Fink
18/21
Not entirely unlike the marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole of your childhood, this "souffle" is ever so slightly more sophisticated with its pecan streusel.
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Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Pancetta
: Ewgenija Schall
19/21
A keto-friendly side dish that takes Brussels sprouts to a whole new level. The addition of pancetta and walnuts make those crisp little sprouts truly tasty.
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Maple Pecan Pie
: Iain Bagwell
20/21
Distinct from other pecan pies in one notable way, this recipe draws on robust maple syrup to usurp cloying corn syrup. You're welcome.
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Classic Dinner Rolls
: Sara Remington
21/21
Practically instant gratification with its blink-and-you'll-miss-it rise and its straightforward mixing method. And oooooh the taste!
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