Classic Thanksgiving Menu
Planning a classic Thanksgiving feast? This menu has all the fixings, including our Holiday Stuffed Turkey and Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie—plus a few make-ahead options so you're not overwhelmed on the big day.
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Holiday Stuffed Turkey
A giant, bronzed turkey full of moist stuffing is certainly the holiday ideal, but is it possible to get both to turn out great…at the same time?
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Beet, Apple, and Walnut Salad
A salad both elegant and inventive. Decrease preparation time by roasting and dicing the beets the day before and refrigerating them in an airtight container.
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Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
We wondered if we could create a lump-free, flavorful gravy that could be finished before the turkey even reached the oven.
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Basic Cranberry Sauce
Only 10 minutes stand between you and great homemade cranberry sauce.
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes we want a luxurious mash, one that is silky smooth and loaded with cream and butter. But there's a fine line between creamy and gluey. We wanted lush, creamy mashed potatoes, with so much richness and flavor they can stand on their own-no gravy necessary.
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Make-Ahead Garlic Green Beans
We wanted to make a great green bean dish that we could reheat right before serving.
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Buttered Carrots
We rediscover an old technique for cooking carrots without any liquid whatsoever. Can it possibly work?
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Soft and Chewy Dinner Rolls
Some rolls are as squishy as a teddy bear, others as rustic as rawhide. We wanted a happy medium-a roll with a crumb that was soft yet chewy.
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Easy Apple Pie
Homemade apple pie can take several hours to prepare. Our crustless version gives new meaning to the phrase "easy as pie."
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Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie
A pecan pie without corn syrup. We certainly don't miss it.
