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11 Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
11 Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Healthy holiday fare can also be delicious. Try adding some of these vitamin-packed recipes to your Thanksgiving table.
Buying the Right Thanksgiving Turkey Must Read
Buying the Right Thanksgiving Turkey
Before making a purchase, bulk up on your turkey knowledge so you can select the right bird for your Thanksgiving feast.
How to Set a Thanksgiving Table Must Read
How to Set a Thanksgiving Table
Dressing up your dining table is almost as important as your food -- it makes a holiday meal even more special.

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12 More Things Your Mall Santa Won't Tell You
12 More Things Your Mall Santa Won't Tell You
Mall Santas from around the country share their best secrets -- from how they get their beard to smell nice to how ...
13 Things Your Mall Santa Won't Tell You
13 Things Your Mall Santa Won't Tell You
Ever wondered what it's like to be a mall Santa --The object of adoration of kids and adults alike? Here mall ...

Roasted Tomato and Black Bean Soup
Roasted Tomato and Black Bean Soup
Krieger roasts the tomatoes for a rich, smoky flavor; black beans make this soup extra satisfying.
Chipotle Orange Glazed Pork Chops
Chipotle Orange Glazed Pork Chops
An easy-to-assemble glaze gives pork chops a complex sweet and spicy flavor.

Tricolor Pepper Steak
Tricolor Pepper Steak
This is one-pan cooking at its finest: mouthwatering, nutritious, and ready in 20 minutes.
Vermont Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Straws
Vermont Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Straws
It’s the spicy and sharp flavor of traditionally made farmhouse Cheddars that delivers the deep, rich taste of ...

Spinach, Pear, and Shaved Parmesan Salad
Spinach, Pear, and Shaved Parmesan Salad
A spinach salad, especially one with ripe fall pears, is a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving table. The salad ...
Roasted Chestnut Soup with a Mushroom Garnish
Roasted Chestnut Soup with a Mushroom Garnish
If you have never peeled and eaten a freshly roasted chestnut, nor savored its aroma, then make this soup.

Southern Fried Corn Recipe
Southern Fried Corn Recipe
Southern grandmas made this home-style favorite with cream, but this more healthful version uses canned evaporated ...
6 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Appetizers
6 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Appetizers
Diane Morgan, author of The Thanksgiving Table and New Thanksgiving Table, shares her do-ahead appetizer recipes ...

5 Mouthwatering Holiday Desserts
5 Mouthwatering Holiday Desserts
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving isn't the same without family favorites like mashed potatoes, turkey, green beans, and (mmm!) pie. ...

The Best Advice for Planning to Pay for College
The Best Advice for Planning to Pay for College
Consider this required reading: Whether your student is many years or mere months away from college, here's a ...
New Ways to Save for College
New Ways to Save for College
Check out some of the smart ways you can start saving for your kids' college tuition.

10 Easy Crafts to Brighten Any Thanksgiving Table
10 Easy Crafts to Brighten Any Thanksgiving Table
A table brimming with the fall's harvest is best bedecked with earthy autumn colors. We asked Hostess with the ...
10 Extraordinary Uses for Objects on Thanksgiving
10 Extraordinary Uses for Objects on Thanksgiving
Put these 10 common household objects to use when making your holiday dinner.

8 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
8 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
Got a refrigerator full of leftovers? Here are some easy ways to use them up.
9 Funny Thanksgiving Quotes
9 Funny Thanksgiving Quotes
Writers, comedians and other personalities reflect on Thanksgiving traditions.


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