80 Best Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas to Complete Your Holiday Feast

Make a salad that doesn't seem like an afterthought this year. Crunchy quinoa and bright, pickled cranberries give this crunchfest the perfect blend of fall flavors.

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Fresh cranberries, a smart blend of thyme, vanilla, and orange, and a mini bundt pan, and you've got a far superior cranberry sauce to the canned version.

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You don't need much to make a turkey taste amazing: just plenty of butter a few fistfuls of fresh herbs.

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Give your Thanksgiving a taste of the Chesapeake Bay with this simple heirloom recipe.

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Y'all, let's not disappoint Nana this year by forgetting to make her incredibly tasty corn pudding.

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Crab cakes aren't just for fancy brunches or Easter. In some parts of the South, they're an absolute Thanksgiving tradition.

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Whipped sweet potatoes are pretty amazing with just a little butter. But a few glugs of good bourbon and they become something altogether more delicious.

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Cousins Travis and Ryan Croxton of the Rappahannock Oyster Co. make this easy Southern side dish a regular part of their Thanksgiving feast.

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Whether you're team stuffing or team dressing, we think you'll appreciate the sauce that gets drizzled on this extra tasty side.

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Cranberries deserve a spot in more than just the dressing. Add this to your dessert table.

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Pumpkin is far from the only squash that can be made into a tasty pie.

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Take Texas's favorite pie to the next level, brownie-style.

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This flavorful pie is a ginger-lover's dream. With candied, ground, and fresh gingers, as well as a gingersnap cookie crust.

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This year give your turkey a burst of smoky flavor—and give your oven a break. Warm up the grill instead, and rejoice in a turkey so flavorful, you'll never oven-roast again.

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Crisping the sprouts in a skillet adds an irresistible flavor to this otherwise crunchy salad.

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These perfectly spiced, heavily buttered, evenly cut potatoes are elegant, delicious, and easy to make. What more could you want?

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No good Southern Thanksgiving is complete without a slice of good country cornbread.

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Give this year's spuds an extra creamy kick with a touch of horseradish.

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Believe it or not, you can satisfy picky eaters in a healthy way—even on Thanksgiving! This Waldorf salad splits each ingredient into sections so guests can pick and choose what they like.

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This mix of earthy mushrooms and bitter radicchio is tamed with a bright vinaigrette. It'll go well with the mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey!

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It may be hard to believe, but this dish comes together in under an hour. And as if it couldn't get any better, it also uses flavorful ingredients like fresh thyme and flat-leaf parsley.

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If you've had the creamy, herby Boursin cheese on crackers you know just how much flavor it can add to mashed potatoes. If you haven't, you're in for a treat.

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With homemade marshmallow and whipped sweet potatoes, everything about this casserole is decadent. Just watch how fast it gets eaten!

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Every parent knows there's one surefire way to get kids to eat their vegetables: Just smother everything in cheese. We're pretty sure every guest (even the little ones) will love this side dish.

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For the same amount of work as a traditional pie, you can feed a whole crowd. And the salted caramel is not to be missed.

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You won't have to worry about running out of this popular dessert. Thanks to it being made on a cookie sheet, there will be plenty of it to go around!

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When it comes to Thanksgiving desserts, apple pie is a no-brainer. However, we think you should put a new spin on the classic confection with this recipe that uses cheddar cheese.

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Nut lovers take notice: This rich honey-and-cream filled tart will more than satisfy.

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Of course, it all starts with the perfect turkey—and you've definitely found it here. Garnished with clementines and rosemary, this crispy bird is practically an edible table centerpiece.

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Yes, you read that right, wine lovers. You can top your turkey with this unexpected take on the classic gravy recipe.

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