Thanksgiving entertaining should be as much fun for the hosts as it is for the guests. The key to a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner is to plan ahead. Our menu is designed so you can prepare much of the food in advance. Each recipe includes make-ahead tips to help you avoid a last-minute rush.
Recipes
Recipes by Course
- Appetizers
- Soups
- Salads
- Pasta, Rice & Grains
- Vegetables
- Seafood
- Chicken & Poultry
- Pork
- Beef
- Desserts
Chefs & Celebrities
- Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen
- Meredith Hayden
- Ina Garten
- Stanlel Tucci
- Trisha Yearwood
- Tyler Florence
- Chefs' Collective

Rosemary-Parmesan Icebox Crackers
Butternut Squash Chowder
Cider-Brined Turkey with Herb Butter
Cheddar Chive Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts with Radicchio & Pancetta
Wild Mushroom, Chestnut & Sausage Dressing
Classic Molded Cranberry Sauce
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Butter Trifle