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.
roast turkey with herb butter
Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
5 hrs
perfect roast turkey
Perfect Roast Turkey 101 (With Cheesecloth)
Turkey in brine bag
How to Brine a Turkey the Right Way
turkey platter
How to Carve a Turkey Like a Professional
Thanksgiving Leftovers in Containers on White Wood
How to Store Thanksgiving Leftovers to Keep Them Fresh
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
These 3 Tips Will Help You Make Your Best-Ever Batch of Gravy on Thanksgiving
Turkey in brine bag
Everything You Need to Know About Using a Turkey Brine Bag
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Follow Our Step-by-Step Guide to Make Perfect Stuffing Every Single Time
apple butternut squash soup
Apple-Butternut Squash Soup
Lemon-herb turkey with bay butter and gravy recipe
How Long to Cook a Turkey Depends on More Than Just Size and Oven Temperature
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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
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Turkey Brine
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
40 mins
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Carrot Puree
35 mins
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes
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Roast Spatchcocked Turkey
2 hrs 20 mins
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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
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Two Foolproof Methods for Reheating Gravy Perfectly Every Time
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Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey
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Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Bars
Pumpkin Bars
3 hrs 15 mins
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Chestnut Stuffing
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
sarah's best apple pie
Make Your Best Apple Pie Ever with Our Food Editor's Intel
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
Apple Pie
Apple Pie
6 hrs
turkey, gravy, relish, drinks, and stuffing
Your Most Common Thanksgiving Conundrums, Solved
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Pumpkin Pie
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Spiced Nuts
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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
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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
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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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Turnip and Potato Mash
30 mins

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