Our favorite Contessa is back with timeless tips and classic recipes to help you host the perfect Thanksgiving feast. The beloved cookbook author and TV host knows how to celebrate in style. "I like to keep Thanksgiving simple," Ina says. "Be sure to choose a few fabulous recipes you know well, that your guests will absolutely love. Learn all about Ina's past and present inspiration for food, life and love in her memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens.
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Cranberry Martinis
Warm Marinated Olives
Fig and Cheese Toasts
Cranberry Fruit Conserve
Make-Ahead Roast Turkey
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy with Onions and Sage
Green Beans Gremolata
Mashed Butternut Squash
Potato-Fennel Gratin
Ina’s Cornbread Stuffing
Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Pumpkin Roulade with Ginger Buttercream
Apple Pie Bars