The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving isn't the same without family favorites like mashed potatoes, turkey, green beans, and (mmm!) pie. For this menu, we selected our most-loved Thanksgiving recipes to help you prepare a delicious dinner from start to finish!
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The mild, sweet onion varieties, like Vidaliaand Walla Walla, are ideal in this dish, where they are stuffed with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
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Like Grandma Used to Make
Southern grandmas made this home-style favorite with cream, but this more healthful version uses canned evaporated skimmed milk to create the same wonderful flavor.
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Ham and a blend of seasonings make a plain green bean bake spectacular!
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If you can't decide what kind of potatoes to serve, reach for this recipe, which blends both red and sweet potatoes.
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This simple side accompanies your holiday menu perfectly, and saves you time.
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Special side dishes like this that are so easy to prepare. This one is great served alongside any roasted meat.
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This holiday meal is as traditional as it gets. Turkey is filled with a delicious corn bread stuffing and served with gravy.
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An occasion as special as Thanksgiving calls for a show-stopping entree. Make your turkey a star this year.
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This baked cranberry compote couldn't be easier to prepare and tastes terrific on top of sliced Thanksgiving turkey.
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Gravy separates good cooks from great ones, says Florida native Art Smith, Oprah Winfrey's chef. 'It can't be hurried,' he says. 'That's the only way you get all the flavor, all the soul.' Make sure to include this gravy recipe in your holiday menu this season.
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Surprise your guests by pairing your turkey with this special dressing with a hint of orange.
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The addition of cranberry juice gives this cider lots of flavor and a fun holiday color.
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Around the winter holidays, when the kitchen gets so busy, you'll really appreciate this recipe for a quick-fix dessert that's packed with beta-carotene and fiber.
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This recipe cleverly combines cheesecake and cranberry pie in one fantastic dessert. Make it a day ahead for added convenience.
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