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Foolproof Thanksgiving Recipes for Every Cook
Even with 25 years of Thanksgiving cooking experience behind us, we strive to get better at it so youâll get better at it, too.
Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd
Hosting a big crowd on Thanksgiving can be a perilous affair. The usual approachesâroasting two average-size birds or one enormous oneâare fraught with issues. Two turkeys require dual ovensâa nonstarter for most. And a single large bird hogs the oven, making it off-limits for other dishes. And no matter how many birds you roast, thereâs still the last-minute scramble to make gravy from pan drippings. Finally, you must compose yourself for tableside carving. This year, avoid all the stress by thinking like a chef. This genius recipe shows you how.
I plan in advance.
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Start early, finish strong.
Being able to make a large batch of mashed potatoes a day ahead of time (and then flawlessly reheat them) without sacrificing any flavor or texture makes Thanksgiving Day and any big holiday meal so much easier.
âI love, love, love this recipe. I've made it probably 15 times for dinners as small as four people and Thanksgiving for 25. Such a lifesaver!â
– Sarah K.
Iâm the best guest.
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake
All-time fan favorite!
For traditionalists who expect a pumpkin pie and cheesecake lovers who were dreading a pumpkin pie.
âI made this for an annual Thanksgiving pie contest last year and won! Everyone loved it.â
– Molly B.
I like tradition (with a twist).
Classic Green Bean Casserole
An upgrade wins the day.
The classic combo of green beans, condensed soup, and canned onions isn't bad, but we found that key tweaks transformed this Thanksgiving dish from âmust-haveâ on the table to âmust-eat.â
âThis is head and shoulders above anything produced by opening a can of soup and mixing with frozen green beans. You will not be disappointed here.â
– Michael C.
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Thanksgiving Guide and Members‑Only App
Our Thanksgiving Guide gathers the all-time best Thanksgiving recipes, ratings, buying guides, videos, tips, and techniques from across our sites for your convenience. Youâll find everything you need to create your most successful (and easiest to prepare) Thanksgiving ever.
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Unbiased Equipment Ratings and Taste Test Results
Our dedicated tastings and testings team works all year to find the products that offer home cooks the best quality and value, because what you cook withâequipment and ingredientsâis as important to successful and great-tasting results as our foolproof recipes.
Digital Thermometer
Eliminate guesstimating: Keep a digital thermometer on hand and youâll always know exactly whatâs going on inside your food as it cooks. We offer our favorite overall pick and a great inexpensive option.
Unsalted Butter
For everyday cooking and baking, which butter is best? We tested seven top-selling brands and came up with a winner that used to be available only on the West Coast but is now available nationally.
Storage Containers
Thanksgiving offers lots of opportunities to prep in advance and plenty of leftovers to enjoy. We tested 11 storage containers (both glass and plastic) and came away with clear winners in each category.
Tips, Techniques, and How-Tos for Smart Cooks
Accumulate a lifetimeâs worth of Thanksgiving cooking wisdom the easy way: directly from the test kitchen experts.
Everything you need to know to make the perfect turkey
Fresh isnât always best and bigger isnât always better.
How to fix seized chocolate
Our most-read tip. Donât melt chocolate without reading this.
How to equip your kitchen for Thanksgiving
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