Fresh Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

Whether inside the turkey or out, stuffing is a Thanksgiving staple. This recipe -- one of our new favorites -- is inspired by Italian flavors with porcini mushrooms, Genoa salami, and fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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Give your Thanksgiving turkey a burst of flavor by injecting it with seasoned liquid -- we put a mixture of honey, sage, garlic, and olive oil directly into the meat before roasting it.

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This cheesy potato bake also has a touch of something sweet -- Granny Smith apples -- and makes for a comforting side dish on your Thanksgiving table.

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This fruity and exotic salad will give your holiday table a pop of color; to save time you can prepare the Pine Nut-Persimmon Vinaigrette a few days beforehand.

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In just 15 minutes, make this warm-you-up fall soup with six ingredients as a simple and scrumptious starter.

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Learn how to cook dry beans (they have better flavor and texture than canned beans) for soup with these secrets to success from our Test Kitchen.

We love these pull-apart buttery dinner rolls from Scott Peacock -- they're a must-have at every Thanksgiving dinner.

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It's just not Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes, and this recipe is one of our favorites -- you need only potatoes, butter, buttermilk, sea salt, and freshly ground pepper to make this instant holiday classic.

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Herbed focaccia adds to the flavor of this savory bread pudding, perfect for a holiday brunch or as a Thanksgiving side dish. To save prep time, make the dish and chill for up to 24 hours before baking and serving.

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This zesty green bean side dish will quickly become a Thanksgiving favorite -- parsley, rosemary, lime juice, and a splash of olive oil add flavor; chopped hazelnuts add crunch.

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This comforting fall casserole serves a dozen guests -- check out more of our crowd-pleasing holiday casseroles below when choosing recipes for your Thanksgiving dinner.

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Make your sweet potato side even sweeter with a glaze made from orange juice concentrate, brown sugar, sage, and thyme. Crumbled bacon on top of the dish keeps it savory.

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Spice up your cranberry sauce with ingredients such as persimmon and rosemary -- this easy-to-make Thanksgiving relish takes only a half an hour to prepare.

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Don't overlook festive holiday drinks; this apple cider punch can be on your Thanksgiving table in five minutes.

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Nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger add classic spice to this luxurious pumpkin pie recipe, sure to be an immediate Thanksgiving favorite.

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The salted caramel sauce drizzled on top of this apple pie is what makes it a cut above the rest -- it has quickly become one of our favorite Thanksgiving fruit pie recipes.

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This sweet potato pie is a great alternative (or addition) to the apple and pumpkin pies on your Thanksgiving table.

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