Perfect Turkey Gravy
Create a basic turkey gravy with three ingredients and some spices. It's perfect for topping juicy turkey or creamy mashed potatoes.
Makes: 8 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Green Bean Salad
Cook this perennial Thankgiving favorite in the microwave. Squeeze fresh lime juice before serving for a light, refreshing tang.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Skillet Scalloped Corn
Don't dirty more dishes than necessary on Thanksgiving. This sensational side dish only takes one pan. We love the addition of the crunchy, toasted cracker topping.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Hearts of Romaine with Creamy Feta Dressing
An easy salad for a crowd, first slice hearts of romaine lengthwise. Drizzle a basic herbed vinaigrette and top with feta for a gorgeous and hearty salad.
Makes: 12 servings
Yield: about 3/4 cup dressing
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Make Your Own Salad Dressing
Watch how easy it is to make salad dressing at home!
Really Red Coleslaw
Brighten up your Thanksgiving table with this vibrant coleslaw. Rasberry preserves sweeten the tart cherries and tangy raspberry vinaigrette in the slaw.
Makes: 8 servings
Start to Finish: 10 mins
Fennel & Orange Salad
Whisk together orange juice, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to create the delightful citrus vinaigrette that dresses a simple salad of fennel, blood oranges, crisp lettuce, and snipped chives.
Yield: 4 side-dish servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Pumpkin-Bean Soup
Warm up guests with a fall soup sweetened with pumpkin and cocount. Combine only six ingredients for a simple (and scrumptious) starter.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
How to Cook Beans for Soup
Watch how to cook budget-friendly dried beans to add to soups.
Fruit & Nut Chocolate Sticks
A bite-size sweet makes the perfect after-dinner snack. Just roll dark chocolate cookie sticks in creamy peanut butter, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts.
Makes: 9 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Walnuts
Fresh greens, crunchy walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and tangy beets make up a festive holiday salad that's hard to resist.
Makes: 16 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Sparkling Cranberry Rose
Combine sparkling rose wine and cranberry juice for a pretty pink cocktail that's as tasty as it is festive.
Makes: 8 servings
Start to Finish: 10 mins
Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes
Cream cheese gives boxed mashed potatoes a rich and creamy texture that's just like homemade. Fresh parsley adds delicious flavor fast.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 10 mins
Fresh Cranberry Relish
Dried currants, slivered almonds, and ground cinnamon add a unique twist to this traditional Thanksgiving favorite.
Makes: 32 servings
Yield: 4 cups
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Single-Crust Pie Pastry
This never-fail recipe ensures you can have flaky, homemade pie crust in just minutes.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cranberry Apple Crush
This warm punch features delicious fall flavors such as ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and honey.
Makes: 8 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Orange-Glazed Baby Carrots
Side dishes don't come any simpler than this. Just melt together butter and orange marmalade, then toss with tender, steamed carrots.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
White Beans & Spinach Ragout
For a wholesome side dish, toss tomatoes, cannellini beans, and spinach with balsamic vinaigrette.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 4 side-dish servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Sauteed Spinach with Bacon & Mustard
This classic salad is drizzled with a mouthwatering dressing of Dijon mustard, melted butter, and crushed red pepper.
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
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