Turkey is fine, but let’s be honest: Appetizers are way more fun to make and to eat (and eat, and eat). Take your dinner to the next level with these irresistible crowd-pleasers.
The Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes in the Universe
We’ve got all the recipes you’ll need to make this the best Thanksgiving yet, from the turkey to the pumpkin pie. Cacio e pepe cauliflower? We’ve got that too.
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Italian Pinwheels
Store-bought puff-pastry dough is your secret weapon. But fair warning: These savory bites won’t last long. Get the recipe
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Cheesy Polenta Bites with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta
Polenta piled high with all of our favorite savory adds-ons. Get the recipe
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Cranberry-Brie Puff-Pastry Pops
These are the most grown-up (and delicious) lollipops ever. Get the recipe
Roasted Cauliflower Dip
The new party-friendly recipe you need in your life.
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Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprout Bites
In our humble opinion, crispy Brussels sprouts should be a food group. Get the recipe
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Mozzarella Bites
A bite-size twist on mozzarella sticks. (Warning: Once you pop, you can’t stop.) Get the recipe
With one of these delicious recipes at the center of your Thanksgiving feast, you’re practically guaranteed a table of happy diners. We’ve covered all the bases with traditional, nontraditional, vegetarian and meat options. And a few for the kids too (hello, pasta).
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Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast with Orange and Herbs
Because nobody likes dry turkey. Get the recipe
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Pomegranate-Sumac Chicken with Roasted Carrots
We’re swooning over this dish from chef Jake Cohen. Get the recipe
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Grilled Flank Steak with Lemon-Herb Sauce
For big, bold flavor, marinate the steak, then serve it with a fresh herb sauce for an extra boost. Get the recipe
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Stuffed Eggplant
Vegetarians, rejoice (and meat eaters will love it too). Get the recipe
How To Carve A Turkey
This year we’re not worrying about making a big show of it. Instead, we’re resolved to just do it right. Watch our video to learn the proper way to carve a bird. Minimal mess. Zero wasted meat.
The unequivocal hero of the Thanksgiving table. These recipes are so good, they just might steal your dinner show.
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Hasselback Butternut Squash
Forget potatoes—butternut squash is about to become your new favorite side dish. Get the recipe.
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Green Bean Casserole Galette
A tasty new take on a Thanksgiving classic. Get the recipe
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Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts
We’re giving the cheesy-peppery treatment to one of our favorite veggies. Get the recipe
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Stuffing Muffins
Serve portions that are just the right size. Get the recipe
The Secret Ingredient To Make Potatoes Extra Crispy
Transform boring, mushy potatoes into a crispy, flavorful side dish with this totally unexpected secret ingredient. (Tip: Try them with extra ketchup. They’re life-changing.)
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Hasselback Potatoes
You can fill those crevices with exponentially more toppings (hello, cheddar cheese and bacon) than your average spud. Get the recipe
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Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Ranch
Healthy? Check. Irresistible? Check. Get the recipe
We’ve got something for everyone: pie lovers, chocoholics, waist watchers, double dippers. Good luck choosing just one of these beauties.
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Mini Mason Jar Apple Pies
The easiest upgrade for apple pie ever? Mini mason jar apple pies. The individual portions are just the right amount, and the whole mason jar thing is way more impressive than a boring pie dish. Get the recipe
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Chocolate Glazed Espresso Cheesecake
Everyone needs a little pick-me-up. Sometimes it’s a latte. Sometimes it’s chocolate. Our espresso cheesecake is a little bit of both. It’s New York-style—extra tall and rich—and coated in a chocolate glaze. Get the recipe
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Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon-Roll Crust
That’s right. This pumpkin pie has a crust made of cinnamon rolls. You, too, can achieve rock-star status this holiday—or any day—with this easy-to-assemble treat. Get the recipe
Slow-cooker Hot Chocolate
Move over, Swiss Miss. Slow-cooker hot chocolate is what holiday dreams are made of.
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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
The best part: You just have to assemble it. No mixing or measuring or baking. How simple is that? Get the recipe
The Genius And Mess-free Way To Ice A Cake
Presenting the easiest (and most Insta-worthy) way to ice a cake. We’ll give you one hint: No utensils necessary.
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Pumpkin Spice Icebox Cake
News flash: There are ways to get your pumpkin fix other than pie. Take this impressive-looking pumpkin spice icebox cake. You get all the autumnal goodness you crave (layers of it, actually) and you don’t even need to turn on the oven. Get the recipe
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Dairy-Free Cheesecake
It’s rich and virtuous, without using cream cheese, butter or even flour. Get the recipe