Thanksgiving Recipes, Tips & Party Ideas

Thanksgiving Game Plan and Shopping List

Let the countdown to Thanksgiving begin! Don't save all the work for...
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Turkey 911: Thanksgiving Crises Solved

Almost any holiday meal culinary crisis -- including a still-frozen...
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A Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

Find a traditional Thanksgiving menu including turkey, stuffing,...
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Sweet Potatoes Vs. Yams: Is There A Difference?
 

Sweet Potatoes Vs. Yams: Is There A Difference?


By Joseph Erdos, Posted Nov 16th 2011

Filed Under: Thanksgiving Food, Fall Foods

EatingWell Before you reach for the candied yams this Thanksgiving, there's something you need to know. They're not actually yams! All this time Americans have been making the mistake of calling sweet potatoes "yams." But there's actually a difference. It turns out sweet potatoes and yams are not even related. They are two different species of root vegetable with very ... Read More# EatingWell Before you reach for the candied yams this Thanksgiving, there's something you need to know. They're not actually yams! All this time Americans have been making the mistake of calling sweet potatoes "yams." But there's actually a difference. It turns out sweet potatoes and yams are not even related. They are two different species of root vegetable with very ...#
No Sweatpants Needed: 10 Lighter Thanksgiving Recipes
 

No Sweatpants Needed: 10 Lighter Thanksgiving Recipes


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 15th 2011

Filed Under: Holidays and Parties, Thanksgiving Food

New Media Publishing More so than the family togetherness, Thanksgiving is undoubtedly all about the food. And not just any food, but dishes that are often packed with cream, butter and ultimately lots of high calories and fat. But we have good news! It doesn't have to be that way. Lighten up your Thanksgiving menu with recipes that switch out the butter with healthy olive ... Read More# New Media Publishing More so than the family togetherness, Thanksgiving is undoubtedly all about the food. And not just any food, but dishes that are often packed with cream, butter and ultimately lots of high calories and fat. But we have good news! It doesn't have to be that way. Lighten up your Thanksgiving menu with recipes that switch out the butter with healthy olive ...#
Turkey Tutorials: Videos To Help You Through Thanksgiving
 

Turkey Tutorials: Videos To Help You Through Thanksgiving


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 11th 2011

Filed Under: Thanksgiving Food

Getty Images Whether it's the first time you've cooked the Thanksgiving turkey for your family or the twentieth, sometimes nagging questions emerge, and our seven turkey tutorials from The Culinary Institute of America aim to answer them for you. From basting to carving, these videos are the next best thing to having an expert chef give you a private lesson in your home -- ... Read More# Getty Images Whether it's the first time you've cooked the Thanksgiving turkey for your family or the twentieth, sometimes nagging questions emerge, and our seven turkey tutorials from The Culinary Institute of America aim to answer them for you. From basting to carving, these videos are the next best thing to having an expert chef give you a private lesson in your home -- ...#
Stunning Thanksgiving Desserts: Recipes For Cakes, Pies And Tarts
 

Stunning Thanksgiving Desserts: Recipes For Cakes, Pies And Tarts


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 10th 2011

Filed Under: Baking and Dessert, Thanksgiving Food

New Media Publishing Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without dessert -- it makes for a sweet ending to any celebration. You will always find the holiday standards of pumpkin pie, pecan pie, sweet potato pie and apple pie on the table. But how about something different this year? Throw tradition out the window and stun your guests with any of these desserts. All of them ... Read More# New Media Publishing Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without dessert -- it makes for a sweet ending to any celebration. You will always find the holiday standards of pumpkin pie, pecan pie, sweet potato pie and apple pie on the table. But how about something different this year? Throw tradition out the window and stun your guests with any of these desserts. All of them ...#
Thanksgiving Sides: Recipes For Biscuits And Rolls
 

Thanksgiving Sides: Recipes For Biscuits And Rolls


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 10th 2011

Filed Under: Thanksgiving Food

Ray Kachatorian Warm, pillowy and oh-so-comforting: we admit that biscuits and rolls are one of our favorite parts about Thanksgiving dinner. Plus, you can bake them the day beforehand and just warm them up in the oven right before everyone sits down to eat. From Southern-style buttermilk biscuits to classic Parker House rolls, our slideshow below unveils our five best ... Read More# Ray Kachatorian Warm, pillowy and oh-so-comforting: we admit that biscuits and rolls are one of our favorite parts about Thanksgiving dinner. Plus, you can bake them the day beforehand and just warm them up in the oven right before everyone sits down to eat. From Southern-style buttermilk biscuits to classic Parker House rolls, our slideshow below unveils our five best ...#
Thanksgiving Sides: Regional Recipes For Stuffing, Dressing And Rice Pilaf
 

Thanksgiving Sides: Regional Recipes For Stuffing, Dressing And Rice Pilaf


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 9th 2011

Filed Under: Thanksgiving Food

David Malosh, Food & Wine Turkey and stuffing go hand in hand. You can't have one without the other because it just wouldn't be Thanksgiving! Stuffing happens to be one of those many recipes that's particular to each and every household. Every cook makes the recipe just a little bit differently -- and that's what makes stuffing so special. With that in mind, we've put ... Read More# David Malosh, Food & Wine Turkey and stuffing go hand in hand. You can't have one without the other because it just wouldn't be Thanksgiving! Stuffing happens to be one of those many recipes that's particular to each and every household. Every cook makes the recipe just a little bit differently -- and that's what makes stuffing so special. With that in mind, we've put ...#
15 Cranberry Recipes for Pies, Cakes, Cookies And More
 

15 Cranberry Recipes for Pies, Cakes, Cookies And More


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 8th 2011

Filed Under: Thanksgiving Food

Con Poulos, Food & Wine Cranberries exemplify the holiday season better than any other fruit. No holiday table would be complete without the requisite cranberry sauce (see our gallery of cranberry sauces here). But cranberries can be more than just a condiment to turkey. Have you ever thought of adding cranberries to your favorite desserts? Their unique tart flavor and ... Read More# Con Poulos, Food & Wine Cranberries exemplify the holiday season better than any other fruit. No holiday table would be complete without the requisite cranberry sauce (see our gallery of cranberry sauces here). But cranberries can be more than just a condiment to turkey. Have you ever thought of adding cranberries to your favorite desserts? Their unique tart flavor and ...#
Thanksgiving Sides: Recipes For Cranberry Sauces, Relishes, Chutneys And More
 

Thanksgiving Sides: Recipes For Cranberry Sauces, Relishes, Chutneys And More


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 7th 2011

Filed Under: Thanksgiving Food

Frances Janisch, Food & Wine Though a basic cranberry sauce recipe (just boiled cranberries and sugar) will do, why not liven up your Thanksgiving table with a new version of the traditional side? Try a cranberry relish, chutney, marmalade or conserve. These recipes feature some extra zest, a spicy kick or even an unexpected savory twist. Plus they're so much better than ... Read More# Frances Janisch, Food & Wine Though a basic cranberry sauce recipe (just boiled cranberries and sugar) will do, why not liven up your Thanksgiving table with a new version of the traditional side? Try a cranberry relish, chutney, marmalade or conserve. These recipes feature some extra zest, a spicy kick or even an unexpected savory twist. Plus they're so much better than ...#
Who Makes The Best Pie Crust? 7 Chefs\' Signature Techniques
 

Who Makes The Best Pie Crust? 7 Chefs' Signature Techniques


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 3rd 2011

Filed Under: Baking and Dessert

Frances Janisch Have you strived to make the perfect pie dough from scratch? Or want to brush up on your skills? If this sounds like you, we have just the remedy. Perfect pie crust is actually so easy to make (it literally comes together in 10 seconds using a food processor, according to Martha Stewart's technique below). So why rely on sub-par store-bought pie doughs? Make ... Read More# Frances Janisch Have you strived to make the perfect pie dough from scratch? Or want to brush up on your skills? If this sounds like you, we have just the remedy. Perfect pie crust is actually so easy to make (it literally comes together in 10 seconds using a food processor, according to Martha Stewart's technique below). So why rely on sub-par store-bought pie doughs? Make ...#
A Turkey-Less Thanksgiving Feast
 

A Turkey-Less Thanksgiving Feast


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 3rd 2011

Filed Under: Thanksgiving Food

TASTE With so many outstanding sides now part of the holiday spread, one could easily switch out the turkey for a vegetarian-friendly entree. Another perk to skipping the bird? You don't have to get up before the sunrise to get started on the cooking, and you may have more time to spend with your family and friends. From individual souffles to creamy vegetable polenta to ... Read More# TASTE With so many outstanding sides now part of the holiday spread, one could easily switch out the turkey for a vegetarian-friendly entree. Another perk to skipping the bird? You don't have to get up before the sunrise to get started on the cooking, and you may have more time to spend with your family and friends. From individual souffles to creamy vegetable polenta to ...#