Thanksgiving Cooking How-Tos

Hosting Thansgiving dinner for the first time or looking to mix things up? Dot your i's and cross your t's with our Thanksgiving Cooking How-Tos! Find tips on how to best prep and carve a turkey, how to plan a menu, tablesetting and seating ideas, Thanksgiving crafts, and more.
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A Thanksgiving Feast to Remember
Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
5 hrs
Roast Spatchcocked Turkey
8 Ways to Cook a Turkey, From the Traditional Roast to a Modern Roulade
Perfect Roast Turkey with Cheesecloth
Perfect Roast Turkey: Cheesecloth Method
Turkey in brine bag
How to Brine a Turkey the Right Way
turkey platter
How to Carve a Turkey Like a Professional
frozen butterball turkey on grey surface
How to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey, According to a Food Safety Expert
Upside down turkey in pan
Why You Should Cook Your Thanksgiving Turkey Upside Down—and How to Do It
Thanksgiving produce
Use Our Thanksgiving Shopping List to Get Ready for the Big Feast
wooden spatula used with brown gravy
3 Tips for Making Your Best-Ever Thanksgiving Gravy
Turkey in brine bag
Everything You Need to Know About Using a Turkey Brine Bag
Apple-Butternut Squash Soup
Apple-Butternut Squash Soup
Lemon-herb turkey with bay butter and gravy recipe
How Long to Cook Every Size Turkey—Whether Roasting, Smoking, or Deep Frying
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4 Common Thanksgiving Turkey Mistakes Home Cooks Make—Plus, How to Avoid Them
martha stewart grilling turkey
Are You Smoking a Turkey This Thanksgiving? Try Martha's Foolproof Method for Perfect Results Year After Year
Turkey brine
Turkey Brine
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
40 mins
Carrot Puree
Carrot Puree
35 mins
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
How to Make Perfect Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
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Roast Spatchcocked Turkey
2 hrs 20 mins
Old Fashioned Apple Pie
Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
pouring gravy from measuring cup into serving bowl
Two Foolproof Methods for Reheating Gravy Perfectly Every Time
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Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey
Libby's famous pumpkin pie
Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Bars
Easy Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
3 hrs 15 mins
Chestnut Stuffing
This Chestnut Stuffing Will Be the Hit of Your Thanksgiving Dinner
corn bread
Classic Cornbread
30 mins
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Fried Brussels Sprouts
20 mins
sweet potato casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole
55 mins
garlic mashed potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
50 mins
roasted oranges
Roasted Citrus Is the Instant Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Dinner Needs
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream-Cheese Filling
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream-Cheese Filling
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Upside-Down Turkey
4 hrs 45 mins
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Apple Pie
6 hrs
turkey, gravy, relish, drinks, and stuffing
15 Answers to Your Most Common Thanksgiving Dinner Conundrums
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie
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Spiced Nuts
prepped ingredients in plastic tubs
Use This Get-Ahead Timeline for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner
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Turkey with Brown-Sugar Glaze
2 hrs 45 mins
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Herbed Mashed Potatoes
40 mins
hot spinach dip
Hot Spinach Dip
1 hr
brie with pecans and sauce and a knife
Easy Baked Brie With Pecans
45 mins
sweet potato puree
Sweet Potato Puree
30 mins
scalloped potatoes
Simple Scalloped Potatoes
1 hr 45 mins
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Maple Cake
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Sweet-Potato Biscuits
1 hr 20 mins
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Butternut Bisque
45 mins
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Pumpkin Custard
fennel salad
Fennel and Orange Salad
10 mins
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Cranberry Simple Syrup
Herbed Roast Turkey
Herbed Roasted Turkey
5 hrs
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Spice-Infused Simple Syrup
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Classic Stuffing
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Pumpkin-Chocolate-Chip Squares
2 hrs 30 mins
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Bread Stuffing with Sage
45 mins
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Apple Pecan Pie
2 hrs 20 mins
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Braised Red Cabbage
1 hr
thanksgiving stuffing
Simple Turkey Stuffing
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Crisp Brussels Sprout Leaves
25 mins
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Simple Stuffing
1 hr 20 mins
Boned, Rolled, and Tied Turkey
Boned, Rolled, and Tied Turkey
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Black-Bottom Pie
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Sweet Potato Pie

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