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Thanksgiving Recipes

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a glass pitcher and two glasses of vibrant orange beverage with fruit slices
Mike Garten
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Charcuterie Board

trio of cheese balls on a plate
Mike Garten

Your oven will be pretty busy later in the afternoon...you know, heating up a whole turkey and all. Set out a platter with an assortment of meats and cheeses for people to pick on as they arrive. Take your charcuterie board to the next level by adding your own cheese balls to the mix.

RECIPE: Trio of Cheese Balls

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Apple Cider Sangria

cider sangria
Mike Garten

Stir together this autumnal cocktail in the morning, sans the Prosecco. Then leave the pitcher out and pop a bottle of bubbly right as guests arrive.

RECIPE: Apple Cider Sangria

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Escarole Salad

escarole salad
Mike Garten

For the starter salad, opt for hearty winter greens — like escarole — and wait to drizzle on dressing until you're ready to serve.

RECIPE: Escarole Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette

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Apple-Cheddar Biscuits

thanksgiving side dishes fluffy apple cheddar biscuits
mike garten

While you can pick up bread or rolls from the bakery, this homemade option delivers cheesy goodness in each bite.

RECIPE: Fluffy Apple-Cheddar Biscuits

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Best-Ever Turkey

roasted thanksgiving turkey on a serving platter
Mike Garten

The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen has roasted hundreds of birds over the years. This classic turkey recipe incorporates all of our learnings for the tastiest, juiciest bird, yet.

RECIPE: Best Turkey

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Stuffing-Stuffed Kabocha Squash

stuffing stuffed kabocha squash
mike garten

Not into turkey this year? This vegetarian Thanksgiving option is equally as impressive. For the best wow factor, bring the whole squash to the table and lift the "lid" (cue the ooh's and ahh's), then cut into wedges to serve.

RECIPE: Stuffing-Stuffed Kabocha Squash

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Make-Ahead Gravy

serving boat filled with make ahead gravy ontop of a pink folded napkin
Mike Garten

Yes, you can wait until you've finished roasting your turkey to make Thanksgiving gravy the day of — but do you really want to spend those crucial moments doing that? Instead, roast turkey wings anytime to DIY gravy you can stash in the freezer for up to 2 months and reheat whenever you're ready.

RECIPE: Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

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Vegan Gravy

vegan gravy
Mike Garten

This mushroom-based gravy will please every eater at your Thanksgiving table — vegetarians, vegans and carnivores, alike.

RECIPE: Vegan Gravy

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Traditional Bread Stuffing

turkey stuffing recipe
Mike Garten

Stuffing is an essential side, and while there are a million directions you can go with this dish, here, we're keeping things classic (and simple).

RECIPE: Traditional Bread Stuffing

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Glazed Green Beans

glazed green beans on a white plate
Mike Garten

You can blanch green beans a few days in advance, so they're ready to be tossed with something delicious on Thanksgiving day. Tasty veg side, coming right up.

RECIPE: Glazed Green Beans

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

air fryer brussels sprouts
Mike Garten

Oven space is a hot commodity, so call in your air fryer for back-up. It's the secret to perfectly crispy Brussels sprouts. (P.S. We tossed these in a maple-sriracha glaze that offers just the right amount of sweet heat.)

RECIPE: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

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Roasted Cranberry Sauce

roasted cranberry sauce
Mike Garten

Some swear by the canned stuff, others prefer fresh. (This one's for second group.)

RECIPE: Roasted Cranberry Sauce

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Apple-Cranberry Pie

apple cranberry pie
mike garten

'Tis the season for pies! The fruit filling tucked inside this beauty features a combination of sweet Pink Lady and Honeycrisp apples, plus tart cranberries. Instead of dealing with weaving a lattice, place squares of pie dough on top before baking.

RECIPE: Apple-Cranberry Pie

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Spiced Pumpkin Pie

a slice of spiced pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top
mike garten

Team pumpkin pie? This stunner is a step-above the classic, thanks to a combination of spices including one secret ingredient (we'll give you a hint, it's not salt...).

RECIPE: Spiced Pumpkin Pie

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Fall Punch

sparkling fall punch cocktail
Mike Garten

Bottle up this festive pear and rum punch to bring to the party. Be an A+ guest and pick up a bag or two of ice on the way, as well.

RECIPE: Fall Punch

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Sriracha Mixed Nuts

sriracha mixed nuts on parchment paper
Mike Garten

This appetizer doubles as a hostess gift, if you wrap it up in pretty packaging.

RECIPE: Sriracha Mixed Nuts

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Marinated Olives and Goat Cheese

marinated olives and goat cheese with crostini
Mike Garten

Transport this marinated olive and goat cheese medley in a jar, and tote a pretty bowl to pour it into once you arrive.

RECIPE: Marinated Olives and Goat Cheese

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Mashed Potato Casserole

mashed potato casserole
Mike Garten/Good Housekeeping

While traditional mash is best served ASAP so it doesn't clump or dry out, this creamy baked alternative can be made in advance and reheated right before serving.

RECIPE: Mashed Potato Casserole

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Apple-Chestnut Stuffing

apple chestnut stuffing in casserole dish
Mike Garten

This stuffing — studded with apples, chopped chestnuts and aromatic herbs — can be made a day in advance and then popped into the oven before you head out (or reserve oven space at the party, and you can pop it in once you arrive).

RECIPE: Apple-Chestnut Stuffing

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