Thanksgiving! Recipes, Ideas, and Decor To Make You Look Like You Know What You’re Doing
You know you've graduated from the kids table when you either decide or are coerced into preparing something edible for Thanksgiving. Whether you're contributing a dish to a potluck affair or attempting the whole feast yourself, we're here to help you pull it off.
We asked our favorite food bloggers for the best Thanksgiving recipes they know — for turkey, gravy, and mouthwatering sides, plus gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes that will appeal to everyone at the table. And of course desserts. Soooo many desserts.
Here are all of the Thanksgiving ideas, how-tos, faqs, and inspiration you need to get the job done.
First, set the scene:
10 Ways to Decorate for Thanksgiving Like You're Martha's Young, Hot Niece
Now for the bird (and trimmings):
How Long DO You Cook a Turkey? And Other Burning Questions
The 11 Best Turkey Recipes We've Seen
9 Thanksgiving Recipes Involving Bacon
Next, let's talk sides:
10 Sides That Will Convince Your Mother You Can Cook
11 Decadent Thanksgiving Potato Recipes
This May Be the Best Thanksgiving Side of All Time
9 Sweet Potato Recipes That Will Easily Overshadow the Turkey
No Time to Cook Sides? Here Are 10 You Can Order
13 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides Even Your Dad Will Eat
20 Vegan Sides We Want to Eat Now
A Thanksgiving Side Dish that Will Steal the Spotlight: Swiss Chard Gratin
Last Minute Thanksgiving Sides: Baked Pumpkin with Chopped Walnuts
Last Minute Thanksgiving Sides: Caramelized Baby Carrots with Vermouth
Last Minute Thanksgiving Sides: Beets with Arugula, Spicy Hazelnuts and Smoked Ricotta
Gluten, vegetarian, vegan? Don't worry, it's going to be delicious:
18 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes That Prove Turkey Isn't All That
20 Vegan Sides We Want to Eat Now
19 Actually Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes (Pie Included!)
13 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides Even Your Dad Will Eat
Don't forget dessert:
9 Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas (That Will Look Excellent On Instagram)
11 Pies That Will Blow Your Mind
10 Yum-tastic Thanksgiving Breads and Muffins
This Cranberry Bread Pudding Will Bring Them to Their Knees
10 Apple Desserts That Put Pumpkin in Its Place
A Thanksgiving Dessert that Will Bring Them to Their Knees: Cranberry Bread Pudding
And for the morning after:
18 Delicious Things to Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers
But wait, there's more:
8 Jews We Love This Thanksgivukkah
5 Thanksgiving Movies to Watch Instead of Free Bird
What Thanksgiving Will Look Like in 2063
9 Kinds of Outfits to Wear to Thanksgiving
How to Friends -ify Your Thanksgiving
10 Comfy Things to Wear on Turkey Day
What You Don't Know About Tryptophan, and 4 Other Thanksgiving Facts