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Looking for some last-minute Thanksgiving inspo? We compiled our favorite recipes that our editors will be making for this year’s big feast. From classics like green beans and cranberry sauce to seasonal side salads and individual sweet potato casseroles, these dishes are guaranteed to be crowd pleasers. Recipes like our Spatchcock Turkey with Sage & Thyme and Roasted Honeynut Squash are delicious additions to your holiday menu.
01of 13Spatchcock Turkey with Sage & ThymeView RecipeWhen it comes to cooking a whole turkey quickly and evenly, spatchcocking–removing the entire backbone from the bird and splaying it open–is a great technique. This skin on this spatchcocked turkey gets crispy and browned because nearly all of the skin is exposed. This recipe uses a simple blend of oil, fresh herbs and spices for classic roasted turkey flavor. Look for a small turkey, about 12 pounds, as it fits better in most roasting pans.
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Spatchcock Turkey with Sage & Thyme
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When it comes to cooking a whole turkey quickly and evenly, spatchcocking–removing the entire backbone from the bird and splaying it open–is a great technique. This skin on this spatchcocked turkey gets crispy and browned because nearly all of the skin is exposed. This recipe uses a simple blend of oil, fresh herbs and spices for classic roasted turkey flavor. Look for a small turkey, about 12 pounds, as it fits better in most roasting pans.
02of 13The Best Homemade Cranberry SauceView RecipeThis is our go-to recipe for homemade cranberry sauce. It’s simple (just five ingredients!), is lightly sweet without being too sugary and has just the right amount of zesty flavor from orange peel. Plus, it’s so easy–it goes from stove to table in just 20 minutes!
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The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce
This is our go-to recipe for homemade cranberry sauce. It’s simple (just five ingredients!), is lightly sweet without being too sugary and has just the right amount of zesty flavor from orange peel. Plus, it’s so easy–it goes from stove to table in just 20 minutes!
03of 13Roasted Honeynut SquashView RecipeHoneynut squash looks just like mini butternut squash, but on the inside you’ll find an even sweeter, deeper orange flesh. This winter squash has only been available at farmers' markets and in select grocery stores for a few years. If you see it, grab a few to try! This simple roasting method enhances the natural flavor of the squash with butter and spices.
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Roasted Honeynut Squash
Honeynut squash looks just like mini butternut squash, but on the inside you’ll find an even sweeter, deeper orange flesh. This winter squash has only been available at farmers' markets and in select grocery stores for a few years. If you see it, grab a few to try! This simple roasting method enhances the natural flavor of the squash with butter and spices.
04of 13Spinach Salad with Warm Maple DressingView RecipePure maple syrup adds body and rich flavor to the dressing, providing a perfect counterpoint to the smoked cheese.
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Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing
Pure maple syrup adds body and rich flavor to the dressing, providing a perfect counterpoint to the smoked cheese.
05of 13Garlicky Green BeansView RecipeWe cook then cool the beans in advance so they can be heated up and seasoned moments before the meal. If you don’t like tarragon, substitute dill or leave it out completely.
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Garlicky Green Beans
We cook then cool the beans in advance so they can be heated up and seasoned moments before the meal. If you don’t like tarragon, substitute dill or leave it out completely.
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Kale Salad with Cranberries
07of 13Pear Custard PieView RecipeA velvety, light custard surrounds ripe pears in this healthy pear pie recipe. Serve with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream.
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Pear Custard Pie
A velvety, light custard surrounds ripe pears in this healthy pear pie recipe. Serve with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream.
08of 13Stuffed Sweet Potato Casserole for TwoView RecipeIf you love sweet potato casserole, but don’t have a crowd to enjoy it with, try this stuffed sweet potato “casserole” for two. One sweet potato yields the perfect amount for two people while keeping true to the classic flavors you’d expect for Thanksgiving and other holidays.
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Stuffed Sweet Potato Casserole for Two
If you love sweet potato casserole, but don’t have a crowd to enjoy it with, try this stuffed sweet potato “casserole” for two. One sweet potato yields the perfect amount for two people while keeping true to the classic flavors you’d expect for Thanksgiving and other holidays.
09of 13Herb-Roasted TurkeyView RecipeThis easy method produces all the good looks and moist flavor you dream of in an oven-roasted turkey. Make sure you show this beauty off at the table before you carve it. Garnish your serving platter with fresh herb sprigs and citrus wedges for a show-stopping Thanksgiving turkey.
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Herb-Roasted Turkey
This easy method produces all the good looks and moist flavor you dream of in an oven-roasted turkey. Make sure you show this beauty off at the table before you carve it. Garnish your serving platter with fresh herb sprigs and citrus wedges for a show-stopping Thanksgiving turkey.
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Fall Chopped Salad with Spinach, Butternut Squash, Apples & Cheddar
11of 13Simple Herb StuffingView RecipeThis easy Thanksgiving favorite comes together in a snap. Poultry seasoning, which includes sage and other classic holiday herbs, adds plenty of flavor to this stuffing but if you’d like even more herb flavor you can add 1 teaspoon of dried sage and 1 teaspoon of minced fresh rosemary.
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Simple Herb Stuffing
This easy Thanksgiving favorite comes together in a snap. Poultry seasoning, which includes sage and other classic holiday herbs, adds plenty of flavor to this stuffing but if you’d like even more herb flavor you can add 1 teaspoon of dried sage and 1 teaspoon of minced fresh rosemary.
12of 13Maple-Roasted Sweet PotatoesView RecipeIn this healthy side dish recipe, sweet potatoes are tossed with maple syrup, butter and lemon juice and roasted until tender and golden brown. The delicious glaze that forms on these maple-roasted sweet potatoes transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.
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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
In this healthy side dish recipe, sweet potatoes are tossed with maple syrup, butter and lemon juice and roasted until tender and golden brown. The delicious glaze that forms on these maple-roasted sweet potatoes transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.
13of 13Roasted Pears with Brie & PistachiosView RecipeRoasted pears with Brie and pistachios is delicious as a first course or a side with roast pork or lamb. Leave the stems on for the prettiest presentation.
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Roasted Pears with Brie & Pistachios
Roasted pears with Brie and pistachios is delicious as a first course or a side with roast pork or lamb. Leave the stems on for the prettiest presentation.
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