Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner

Forget the complications of using someone else's kitchen for last-minute food prep. This medley of green beans, Brussels sprouts, and green onions tastes great at room temperature.

Two treasured recipes come together for a light cheesecake that tastes like pumpkin pie. A tangy cranberry topping takes it to the next level.

Spice things up with this modern take on the classic sweet potato casserole. Monterey Jack cheese, sprinkled on top just before baking, adds richness to the dish.

This fresh holiday side dish combines healthful fruits and vegetables with long-grain rice.

Two classic desserts -- pumpkin pie and cheesecake -- combine to create a special holiday treat. A crisp graham cracker crust and heavenly chocolate layer take these decadent bars to the next level.

A rich spinach-and-cheese filling jazzes up roasted turkey.

Bake this flavorful dressing (the South's version of stuffing) in a casserole dish for fuss-free travel.

A fun twist on traditional Thanksgiving stuffing, these muffins are easy to transport, making them the ideal potluck recipe.

Ever had homemade ranch dressing? Drizzle our recipe -- updated with a dash of smoked paprika -- over a mix of lettuce and pear tomatoes and discover why it's been a favorite for 50 years.

Even a rich dish such as potato gratin can be lightened by using nonfat milk and goat cheese; we've kept it robust with caramelized leeks and garlic.

We've added a refreshing kick of mint and ginger to an arugula salad and topped it with chopped fresh cranberries.

A sticky-sweet butterscotch glaze, cranberries, and orange slices top this dense chocolate cake.

This nutmeg-spiced, stove-top stuffing recipe features brown rice and lots of vegetables.

This classic bread stuffing recipe can be customized to your guests' tastes. Mix in chestnuts, mushrooms, or wild rice for additional texture and flavor.

A buttery mixture of apples and sugar is sandwiched between two scrumptious layers of cinnamon-spiced cake.

If you're planning to tote the turkey this year, try this crusted turkey breast recipe that's fancy enough for the holiday, but travels well.

Cream and green vegetables are a delicious pair -- think creamed spinach. Brussels sprouts take equally well to the treatment, especially with bacon and cracked black pepper.

If you've never cooked kale before, roasting it is an easy way to ensure it cooks evenly and becomes tender. The balsamic-glazed onions go in just before serving.

Slices of Brie cheese-topped toast and creamy cranberry dressing give bold flavor to a spinach salad.

These tender shortbread cookie sandwiches feature a creamy vanilla filling and rich hot fudge topping.

Here's a great idea for holiday potlucks. Marinate and tote cut-up vegetables separately in resealable plastic bags, then arrange them in rows on a platter just before serving.

For a no-fail holiday dessert, try this dazzling chocolate-pecan pie. Bonus: It tastes as delicious the next day as it does right out of the oven.

Perfect for a crowd, this yummy mix of cranberries, Asian pears, and peach preserves makes 16 side dish servings.

Topped with a delicious brown sugar-pecan mixture, this casserole bakes until it's hot and bubbly. Tote the dish in an insulated carrier so it stays warm.

A lattice-top crust gives this easy-to-make tart a fancy pastry shop-look. Serve it with a scoop of cinnamon or vanilla ice cream.

We've added a refreshing kick of mint and ginger to an arugula salad and topped it with chopped fresh cranberries.

Scott Peacock's gelatin mold salad is vibrantly fresh and crunchy good -- a celebration of all things deliciously sweet and sour.

For a fresh and flavorful holiday salad, toss persimmons, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, olive oil, and cilantro in lime juice.

A luscious cream cheese frosting tops these cinnamon-spiced cupcakes. Shredded orange peel makes a gorgeous garnish.

Dried currants, slivered almonds, and ground cinnamon add a unique twist to this traditional Thanksgiving favorite.