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
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- Salads
- Breads
- Quiches & Tarts
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Pasta, Rice & Grains
- Pizza & Sandwiches
- Vegetables
- Seafood
- Chicken & Poultry
- Pork
- Beef
- Lamb
- Desserts
- Cocktails
- Sauces
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Menus
- Test Kitchen's Christmas Menu
- Wishbone Kitchen's Christmas Menu
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- Brian Hart Hoffman's Holiday Treats
- Adeena Sussman's Latkes 8 Ways
- Joshua Weissman's Hanukkah Menu
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Resources
- Knife Skills Guide
- Guide to Apples
- Guide to Cheese
- Guide to Chocolate
- Guide to Eggs
- Guide to Lemons
- Guide to Olive Oil
- Guide to Pasta
- Guide to Pie
- Guide to Tea
- Guide to Wine
- Juicing 101

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