Thanksgiving Recipe Finder

Every recipe you need for Thanksgiving turkey, side dishes, desserts and more!Find every recipe you need for Thanksgiving turkey, side dishes, desserts, cocktails and more!

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    Roasted Turkey in Parchment with Gravy

    Cook Time:
    6 hrs 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    1 hr
    Here's an unexpected but totally genius way to cook your turkey for Thanksgiving. Martha Stewart's parchment bag technique yields moist meat and crisp, golden skin every time.
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    Martha Stewart's Four-Root Puree

    This recipe from Martha Stewart is a versatile and simple way to use the root vegetables from your garden or your local market.
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    Quick Turkey Gravy

    Cook Time:
    10 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    How to make a quick and easy turkey gravy for Thanksgiving using only five ingredients — drippings, butter, flour, stock, salt and pepper.
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    Bobby Flay's Wild Mushroom Cornbread Dressing

    Get Bobby flay's mushroom-cornbread dressing recipe, which calls for cooking the mixture in a cast-iron pan.
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    Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

    Cook Time:
    30 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Celebrate Thanksgiving with a satisfying side that is an imaginative mashup of two holiday classics.
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    Indian-Spiced Cranberry Sauce

    Cook Time:
    15 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    This cranberry sauce is a little sweet and a little tangy thanks to tamarind and a little spicy from dried red chiles.
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    Collard Greens and Bacon-Cheddar Cornbread

    Get the recipe for smoky collard greens and bacon-cheddar cornbread from Will Coleman for TODAY Food.
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    Caramel Apple Pie

    Cook Time:
    45 mins
    Prep Time:
    1 hr
    Make an easy six-ingredient pie crust, then fill it up with a gooey caramel-apple filling for a luxe dessert.
  • Potato mash with olive oil,parmesan cheese and greens
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    Melba Wilson's Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Cook Time:
    45 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    Melba Wilson of Melba's Restaurant in Harlem shares her recipe for roasted garlic mashed potatoes, which uses an entire head of garlic.
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    Cranberry Sauce Margarita

    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    Get the recipe for cranberry sauce margaritas, a seasonal cocktail created by Alejandra Ramos and shared on TODAY.
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    German Chocolate Pecan Pie

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Upgrade classic nutty pecan pie with a rich chocolate filling and sweetened coconut flakes.
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    Turketta

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 10 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 hrs 30 mins
    This easy turketta recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving. It's inspired by porchetta, a classic Italian roast seasoned with herbs and garlic.
  • This stuffing has all the sweet, savory flavors of a Thanksgiving feast.
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    Sourdough and Challah Stuffing

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 15 mins
    Prep Time:
    25 mins
    Make a savory Thanksgiving stuffing using two varieties of bread — sourdough and challah — plus apples, parsnips and fresh herbs.
  • Make sweet potato pie even sweeter!
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    S'mores Sweet Potato Pie

    Make sweet potato pie with a decadent marshmallow topping for a s'mores-inspired dessert. Serve it for a fun Thanksgiving dessert.
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    Apple Slab Pie

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    2 hrs
    This apple slab pie recipe is baked a sheet-pan, which provides a delicious crust-to-filling ratio. Serve for a modern Thanksgiving dessert.
  • Balsamic Glazed Carrots
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    Balsamic-Honey Roasted Carrots

    Cook Time:
    35 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    Make balsamic-honey roasted carrots for an easy, elegant holiday side dish. You'll need carrots, oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and thyme.
  • Maple Cream Pie
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    Maple Cream Pie

    Cook Time:
    40 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Switch things up this year and serve up this decadent maple cream pie for the holidays. It's made with a homemade cookie crumb crust.
  • Sweet Potato Biscuits
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    Sweet Potato Biscuits with Maple-Cayenne Butter

    Cook Time:
    35 mins
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    Get our recipe for sweet potato biscuits with maple-cayenne butter, an easy fall side dish to accompany your Thanksgiving feast.
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    Chocolate Cream Pie

    Cook Time:
    15 mins
    Prep Time:
    45 mins
    Inside the buttery, flaky crust is a creamy combination of rich chocolate, fluffy whipped topping and toasty spices.
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    Pecan Pie

    Cook Time:
    45 mins
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    This pecan pie is not too sweet — it's just right! Serve it topped with your favorite vanilla ice cream.
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    Stuffed Mushroom Dip

    Turn a classic party appetizer into a creamy mushroom dip with golden breadcrumbs, fresh herbs and cheese.
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    Pecan Pie Shooters

    Prep Time:
    25 mins
    They’re adorable, festive and perfect for holiday parties or intimate gatherings when you want all the joy of pie … in a shot!
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    Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd's Pie

    Cook Time:
    25 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    Turn day-after-Thanksgiving turkey, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables into a comforting shepherd's pie.
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    Cornbread Dressing with Turkey Sausage and Apples

    What other folks call stuffing, chef Art Smith was taught to call dressing, although they are the same thing. (Besides, if it isn't actually stuffed into the bird, how can it be called a stuffing?)
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    Truffle Butter Roast Turkey

    Because everything — even a Thanksgiving turkey — is better with truffles, according to chef Art Smith.
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    Sheinelle's Toasted Coconut Pineapple Bread Pudding

    Cook Time:
    20 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    When Sheinelle Jones eats this sweet bread pudding, she is "immediately transported from Studio 1A back to Wichita, Kansas," she says.
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    Craig's Cranberry Drift Cocktail

    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    Paper planes have become a favorite for Craig Melvin, so he gave it a Thanksgiving spin with cranberry and apple flavors.
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    Salad-Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    This is an unusual and fun way to serve both sweet potato and salad — two things that are crucial on a Thanksgiving table.
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    Melted Leek Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Twice-baked potatoes are great for entertaining because the work is done beforehand and the ease of reheating is more foolproof than traditional mashed potatoes.
  • Tini Mac and Cheese
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    Tini's Viral Mac and Cheese

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Get the recipe for Tineke “Tini” Younger’s viral macaroni and cheese, which features Dijon mustard, paprika and Colby Jack cheese.
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    The Best Roasted Vegetables

    Cook Time:
    40 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    Here's the secret to roasting vegetables that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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    Sweet Potato Cobbler Bars

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 15 mins
    Prep Time:
    40 mins
    Carla Hall turns her Southern roots into pure comfort with these sweet potato cobbler bars — a cozy, cinnamon-scented dessert that bridges the gap between pie and cobbler.
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    Butternut Squash and Spinach Pie

    Cook Time:
    35 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    With nutty squash, tangy cheese and a hint of lemon, this savory pie works beautifully as a vegetarian main or a standout side at Thanksgiving.
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    Roast Turkey Breast With Garlic-Herb Butter

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    25 mins
    If you're hosting a smaller Thanksgiving dinner, make Michael Symon's foolproof roast turkey breast with garlic-herb butter.
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    Brussels Sprouts Salad With Butternut Squash and Charred Jalapeño Vinaigrette

    This Brussels sprouts salad with butternut squash and charred jalapeño vinaigrette from chef Aarón Sánchez is a vibrant, flavor-packed revelation.
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    Chorizo and Cornbread Stuffing

    Cook Time:
    35 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    The bold flavors of chorizo meet the comforting crumb of cornbread, creating a dish that honors tradition while kicking it up a notch.
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    Turkey Bolognese

    It's a seasonal staple that fuses modern and nostalgic — taking typical Thanksgiving flavors like turkey, sage and white wine but presenting them in a new and interesting way.
  • Leslie Bibb's cranberry sauce
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    Leslie Bibb's Cranberry Sauce

    Leslie Bibb prefers her cranberry sauce's consistency to be more like a jam than a jelly.
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    Pumpkin Mandarin Tart

    Cook Time:
    30 mins
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    This tart brings the warm, spiced flavors of the season but has more brightness and lightness than a traditional pumpkin pie.
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    Jalapeño Popper Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Spicy, savory, cheesy, crunchy — everything you could ever want in a finger food — now as an entrée.
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    Cranberry Swirl Bundt Cake

    This festive Bundt combines a buttery traditional pound cake with cranberries and raspberries in a swirl and topping.
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    Double-Crumble Apple Crisp

    Cook Time:
    50 mins
    Prep Time:
    35 mins
    This Thanksgiving dessert is unique because the crumble acts as both the bottom crust and the crispy topping for sweet, spiced apples.
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    Pumpkin Tiramisu

    Prep Time:
    25 mins
    Make-ahead, no-bake pumpkin tiramisu is the perfect dessert to save time and oven space on Thanksgiving.
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    Thanksgiving Turkey Meatloaf With Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    Thanksgiving dinner gets turned upside-down with turkey bacon-wrapped turkey meatloaf slathered with tangy cranberry barbecue sauce.
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    Hot Honey Fried Turkey Nuggets

    Cook Time:
    40 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Crunchy, juicy and perfectly poppable, these sweet and spicy turkey bites will have everyone coming back for more.
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    Mac and Cheese With Bacon and Potato Chips

    Cook Time:
    40 mins
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Elizabeth Heiskell's mac and cheese is super cheesy, flecked with smoky bacon and topped with crunchy chips.
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    No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Katie Lee Biegel loves a no-bake dessert, especially for Thanksgiving, because the oven is prime real estate.
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    Martha Stewart's Honey Squash Pie

    Martha Stewart turns butternut squash into a warm, sweetly spiced pie that is perfect to serve for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering.
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    Banana Praline Pudding Icebox Pie

    Cook Time:
    5 mins
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    This no-bake banana pudding pie layers a buttery shortbread–pecan crust with plush banana pudding and a crunchy pecan-praline topper.
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    Cranberry Yuzu Whipped Feta Dip

    Cook Time:
    10 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Bright, creamy and unapologetically addictive, this dip brings a zesty Korean twist to your holiday table.
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    Black Citrus Cake

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    Using black cocoa in the cake and both dark and milk chocolate in the ganache, Maya-Camille Broussard creates a deeply and richly satisfying dessert.
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    Tartiflette

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    The tartiflette — a creamy baked casserole of potatoes, cream, bacon and alliums — is the definition of French mountain food.
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    Cornbread and Shiitake Mushroom Stuffing With Curry Gravy

    Marcus Samuelsson updates cornbread, stuffing and gravy with soulful spices, hearty vegetables and earthy flavors for Thanksgiving.
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    Quick-Pickled Red Onions

    The recipe only takes a few minutes and a handful of pantry ingredients, and you end up with a batch of bright, tangy and brightly colored pickled onions that taste amazing with all your favorite dishes.
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    Crispy Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts With Spiced Yogurt

    There is no room on the Thanksgiving table for boring side dishes. These crispy sweet potatoes and crunchy shredded Brussels sprouts are loaded with bold flavors.
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    Turkey Meatballs

    Cook Time:
    25 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    If you don’t want to roast an entire turkey this Thanksgiving, Gaby Dalkin's turkey meatballs are the perfect solution.
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    Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce

    Cook Time:
    35 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    This vibrant sauce combines the richness of maple, the warmth of apple cider and a subtle savory kick from turmeric and Dijon.
  • Ree Drummond's Chicken Pot Pie.
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    Chicken Pot Pie

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Ree Drummond swears this chicken potpie is the most outrageously delicious comfort food you'll ever put in your mouth.
  • Ree Drummond's Mashed Potatoes.
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    The Creamiest, Dreamiest Mashed Potatoes

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    These are without question the best mashed potatoes in the world, for two reasons: First, the creaminess is through the roof and every bite is a scrumptious journey through bliss.
  • Katie Lee Biegel's Pumpkin Bread
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    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bread With Streusel Topping

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    35 mins
    Her great aunt Pat has the best recipe, so she used her pumpkin bread for the base and added a cream cheese swirl and streusel.
  • Brian Lewis' Herb Pork Roast
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    Herbed Pork Roast With Caramelized Apples

    Cook Time:
    2 hrs 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    1 hr
    This delicious fall classic pairs roast pork with apples, sage-roasted potatoes and a bright shaved Brussels sprouts salad.
  • Brian Lewis's Beet Salad
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    Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad

    Cook Time:
    2 hrs
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    This salad is full of earthy and sweet tones paired with the creaminess of burrata cheese and pistachios.
  • Hannah Taylor's Butternut Squash Casserole
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    Butternut Squash Casserole

    Cook Time:
    40 mins
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    Ultra-thin slices of butternut squash and sharp cheddar cheese make this casserole perfect for your Thanksgiving table.
  • Gesine Bullock-Prado's Goat Cheese Party Pasta Salad & Caramel Apple Pudding
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    Caramel Apple Pudding

    Leave crumbles and crisps behind for this baked apple pudding with caramel sauce, says Gesine Bullock-Prado.
  • Cat Cox's Apple Galette
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    Mini Apple Galettes

    Cook Time:
    25 mins
    Prep Time:
    2 hrs
    Nothing says fall like a sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple dessert — and these mini galettes add a cuteness factor.
  • Kwame Onwuachi's BBQ Greens Recipe
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    Barbecue Collard Greens

    Cook Time:
    2 hrs
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    Kwame Onwuachi layers braised collard greens, sweet candied cipollini onions and roasted garlic for a soulful side dish.
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    Pumpkin Spice Latte Loaf

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    25 mins
    This pumpkin spice latte loaf captures all the flavors of autumn with a cream cheese layer in the middle and a white chocolate coffee glaze.
  • Jake Cohen's Yogurt-Roasted Salmon & Deviled Potatoes
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    Deviled Potatoes

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    This recipe gives the humble spud a deviled-egg-meets-potato-skin treatment to scratch every kind of starchy itch you could crave.
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    Fried Delicata Squash with Hot Honey and Pecorino

    Cook Time:
    5 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    The flavor of delicata squash is reflective of fall and is perfect for any autumn celebration, especially with hot honey and pecorino.
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    Twice-Baked Sweet Potato S'mores

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    It's as if a sweet potato pie and a s'more had a baby, but you're not baking a whole pie, so it's a lot less stressful and just as satisfying.
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    Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese Bites

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Three melty, gooey cheeses make these mac and cheese muffins extra flavorful.
  • Melba Wilson's Sweet Potato Pie
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    Grandma Mea's Sweet Potato Pie

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    It’s as simple, foolproof and delicious as they come — and there is no better comfort-food dessert.
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    Turkey Shepherd's Pie

    Cook Time:
    30 mins
    Prep Time:
    50 mins
    This turkey shepherd's pie is the ultimate fall comfort food. It's a leaner take on the Irish classic and features ground turkey.
  • Christina Tosi's Easy-as-Pie Bars
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    Easy-As-Pie Pumpkin Bars

    Cook Time:
    45 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    Get Christina Tosi's easy pumpkin bars recipe, as seen on TODAY, which features a crust that doubles as the crumble topping.
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    Joy's Butternut Squash Soup

    Cozy up this holiday season with Joy Bauer's lightened-up butternut squash soup — a creamy, comforting classic with a healthy twist!
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    Thanksgiving Leftover Frittata

    Cook Time:
    20 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    The frittata is a slept-on breakfast dish. Rachel Mansfield loves how they use up leftovers and can be packed with protein.
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    Cheddar Cornbread with Date Butter

    Cook Time:
    35 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Brooke Williamson's cornbread uses a combination of canned corn and fresh corn on the cob to achieve crisp edges and a crumbly, custardy center.
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    Crispy Sweet Potatoes with Curry Labneh & Fish Sauce Drizzle

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    25 mins
    This dish is a great example of how exciting a modest potato can be when supported by the right characters: Brooke Williamson's curry labneh and fish sauce drizzle.
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    Carrot Salad with Marinated Apricots and Pistachios

    Erin French combines crunchy carrots with sweet marinated apricots to make a versatile side that goes great next to your favorite roast.
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    Pumpkin Slab Pie

    Cook Time:
    35 mins
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Learn how to make easy pumpkin slab pie, a crowd-friendly, no-fuss fall dessert recipe that's perfect for Thanksgiving.
  • Erin French's Onion Potato Tart
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    Crispy Onion and Potato Holiday Pie

    Savory sautéed shallots and sweet pan-roasted grapes make Erin French's comforting onion and potato casserole so flavorful and unexpected.
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    Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower

    Joy Bauer adds cauliflower to her mashed potatoes for a velvety, creamy side dish that sneaks in extra nutrition and slashes carbs.
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    Corn Soufflé

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    This corn-filled dish is a staple at Thanksgiving and Easter in Laura Vitale's household and goes extremely well with turkey or ham.
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    Holiday Cranberry Gelatin Mold

    This cranberry mold can be made ahead and just unmolded before guests arrive. Anything made ahead of the holiday stress is a godsend.
  • Jocelyn Delk Adam's Skillet Cornbread
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    Southern Skillet Cornbread

    Cook Time:
    30 mins
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Jocelyn Delk Adams' Southern cornbread has the perfect balance of textures, from the tender center to the crisp crust.
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    Cranberry Moscow Mule

    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    Cheers to the holidays with the most festive sip there is: a cranberry Moscow mule from Laura Vitale.
  • Melissa Clark's Pumpkin Bread with Brown Butter and Bourbon
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    Brown Butter-Bourbon Pumpkin Bread

    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Melissa Clark's hearty pumpkin bread is a sophisticated twist on the traditional version with the addition of bourbon, browned butter and cardamom.
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    Vegetable-Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    Shaw-nae Dixon makes roasted, vegetable-stuffed acorn squash for a hearty and healthy Thanksgiving dish.
  • Bricia Lopez's Spaghetti Verde
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    Spaghetti Verde

    Cook Time:
    20 mins
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Bricia Lopez's mom made this dish during Thanksgiving one year and upon tasting it, they knew they had to have it every year for the rest of their lives.
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    Garlicky Mashed Potatoes

    Cook Time:
    15 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Ayesha Nurdjaja's mashed potato recipe is infused with garlic in two different ways. Make this dish for the garlic lover in your life.
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    Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pie

    Cook Time:
    2 hrs
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Add a little kick to your Thanksgiving spread with his hot honey sweet potato pie. Get the recipe from Rick Martinez.
  • TODAY's Throwback Thanksgiving: Nostalgic recipes from some of our favorite chefs
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    Bullock Family Gravy

    Cook Time:
    10 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    Gesine and Sandra Bullock's family gravy recipe has a surprising secret ingredient: sour cream.
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    Turkey Leg Osso Buco

    Cook Time:
    3 hrs
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Change up your Thanksgiving turkey game by making it osso buco-style, like Stefano Secchi. Bed of polenta, middle of the table, done!
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    Herb-Dijon Rib-Eye Roast

    Cook Time:
    2 hrs 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    45 mins
    On Thanksgiving, Jordan Andino's family makes this herb-Dijon rib-eye roast instead of turkey. Hear him out.
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    The Best Pound Cake

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 15 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Maya-Camille Broussard's pound cake is so light and fluffy thanks to the magic of Dream Whip, it's the only recipe you'll ever need.
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    Cheesy Poblano and Potato Bake

    Acamaya's Ana Castro adds Mexican flavor to her Thanksgiving table with this golden, crispy, cheesy poblano and potato bake.
  • TODAY's Throwback Thanksgiving: Nostalgic recipes from some of our favorite chefs
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    Martha Stewart's Brioche Stuffing-Filled Roasted Pumpkin

    The sides of any Thanksgiving can be everything. This recipe is “the everything” side that your guests will ooh and ahh over.
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    Spicy Fig and Pistachio Stuffins

    Cook Time:
    18 mins
    Prep Time:
    35 mins
    This dish is Edy Massih's Middle Eastern version of an American Thanksgiving classic. The fig jam provides a sweet and spicy twist and chopped pistachios give it a nutty crunch.
  • Eric Kim's Apple Broccoli Salad
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    Broccoli Apple Salad

    Cook Time:
    20 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    This salad makes a nice, light lunch with crusty bread and extra shards of Parmesan or is great as a side dish to chicken.
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    Mac and Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

    Cook Time:
    30 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    Hetty McKinnon's one-pot mac and cheese with Tater Tots is a crowd-pleaser, a favorite with young and old, on Thanksgiving.
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    Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Jerk Turkey

    Cook Time:
    30 mins
    Prep Time:
    18 mins
    This sweet potato mac and cheese is Marcus Samuelsson's go-to Thanksgiving recipe because it’s an easy and delicious way to use up leftover turkey.
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    Brown Butter Pecan Pie

    Cook Time:
    2 hrs 55 mins
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Lazarus Lynch's dad was known for his very sticky, ultra-sweet pecan pies. He's upgraded this classic by using brown butter for a slightly nuttier appeal.
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    Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

    Cook Time:
    25 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    French green beans are one of Daniel Boulud’s favorite ingredients, and he finds that this simple preparation of them, with bacon, almonds and cayenne pepper, really highlights their beauty.
  • TODAY's Throwback Thanksgiving: Nostalgic recipes from some of our favorite chefs
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    Beer-Can Butter-Mayo Spice-Rubbed Turkey

    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    JJ Johnson's go-to Thanksgiving turkey is rubbed with butter, mayo and spices, then roasted on a beer can.
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    Whipped Potatoes and Parsnips

    Cook Time:
    20 mins
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    This dish is better than mashed potatoes — both in terms of nutrition and flavor. The sweetness of the parsnips elevates the potatoes, making this an unreal addition to your holiday table.
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    Slow-Roasted Turkey Breast with Wild Rice Stuffing

    If you're hosting a smaller crowd for Thanksgiving this year, make Joel Gamoran's slow-roasted turkey breast with wild rice stuffing.
  • Donna Kelce's Magic Marshmallow Crescent Puffs
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    Mama Kelce's Magic Marshmallow Dinner Rolls

    Cook Time:
    15 mins
    Prep Time:
    35 mins
    The Kelce family can't get through the holiday season without enjoying multiple batches of these dinner rolls, based on Pillsbury recipe from 1969.
  • Pretzel Rolls
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    Pretzel Rolls

    Cook Time:
    30 mins
    Prep Time:
    3 hrs 20 mins
    Get the recipe for easy and soft pretzel rolls, which feature a golden brown exterior and coarse pretzel salt garnish.
  • Macaroni Corn Casserole
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    Macaroni Corn Casserole

    Cook Time:
    50 mins
    Prep Time:
    35 mins
    Get the recipe for macaroni corn casserole, a hybrid between baked macaroni and cheese and creamy corn pudding casserole.
  • Butternut Squash and Potato Gratin
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    Butternut Squash and Potato Gratin

    Get the recipe for butternut squash and potato gratin, which is great for everyday dinner side dishes or during the holidays.
  • Cheddar-Cranberry Popovers
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    Cheddar-Cranberry Popovers

    Cook Time:
    35 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Make these cheddar and cranberry popovers, which are a festive alternative to traditional dinner rolls for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
  • Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
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    Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

    Cook Time:
    50 mins
    Prep Time:
    6 hrs 15 mins
    Get the recipe for apple pie whoopie pies, which are made with an apple cider reduction and filled with apple pie filling and cream cheese.
  • Martha Stewart's Cranberry Tart & Apple Crumb Pie & Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies
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    Martha Stewart's Cranberry Tart

    Cook Time:
    55 mins
    Prep Time:
    25 mins
    Martha Stewart takes cranberries from the Thanksgiving dinner table to the dessert spread with this show-stopping tart.
  • Martha Stewart's Cranberry Tart & Apple Crumb Pie & Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies
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    Martha Stewart's Brown-Butter Shortbread Cookies

    Cook Time:
    25 mins
    Prep Time:
    15 mins
    Crumbly, dry, sandy shortbread dough blossoms with the addition of rich, toasty brown butter in this Martha Stewart recipe.
  • Martha Stewart's Cranberry Tart & Apple Crumb Pie & Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies
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    Martha Stewart's Apple Crumb Pie

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 30 mins
    Prep Time:
    1 hr
    Martha Stewart recommends using a mix of apples for pie to keep the texture varied and exciting in this apple pie-crumble hybrid dessert.
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    Prep Time:
    20 mins
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    Spiralized Apple Pie

    Cook Time:
    45 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
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    Cook Time:
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    Prep Time:
    15 mins
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    Cook Time:
    15 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    In Daniel Boulud's recipe, an aromatic spinach purée intensifies the flavor and creaminess of creamed spinach without adding too much cream.
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    Cook Time:
    2 hrs
    Prep Time:
    1 hr 10 mins
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    Pecan Pie Cheesecake

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 40 mins
    Prep Time:
    6 hrs 5 mins
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    Cook Time:
    30 mins
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
    This autumn roast veggie salad is colorful like the leaves on the trees, filled with flavor of the season and satisfying textures.
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    Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

    Cook Time:
    50 mins
    Prep Time:
    25 mins
    Vegetal pumpkin, tart cranberries and sharp ginger keep this autumnal bread from straying too far from the savory side.
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    Cook Time:
    40 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
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    Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Mascarpone and Gingersnap Crumble

    Cook Time:
    2 hrs
    Prep Time:
    45 mins
    Curtis Stone shares a couple of simple and home-cook-friendly finishing touches that will level up your pumpkin pie: whipped mascarpone and gingersnap crumble.
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    Cook Time:
    25 mins
    Prep Time:
    25 mins
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    Caramel Pumpkin Layer Cake

    Cook Time:
    40 mins
    Prep Time:
    1 hr
    Sarah Fennel's caramel pumpkin layer cake is like pumpkin bread, only softer, lighter and even more moist.
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    Cook Time:
    20 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    The secret to the incredible fluffiness of these mashed potatoes is a simple pantry staple: baking soda.
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    Cook Time:
    10 mins
    Prep Time:
    5 mins
    These vibrant, snappy yet perfectly tender green beans don't involve large pots of boiling water — just a sauté pan.
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    Cook Time:
    1 hr
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
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    Soy Caramel Apple Crisp

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    Cook Time:
    40 mins
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
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    Fall Pasta Salad

    Cook Time:
    40 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    Get the recipe for fall pasta salad featuring Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, radicchio, goat cheese and pepitas.
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    Green Beans with Shallots and Bacon

    Cook Time:
    20 mins
    Prep Time:
    10 mins
    This easy green bean side dish features three ingredients — green beans, bacon and shallots. It's a simple version of green bean casserole.
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    Caramel Apple Cheesecake

    Cook Time:
    1 hr 40 mins
    Prep Time:
    30 mins
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