Elevate Your Holiday Feast with These Heartwarming Thanksgiving Recipes

For many of us, the holidays are all about spending time with friends and family, making new memories, and savoring delicious food! Simplify your holiday cooking with one, or all, of our favorite classic holiday recipes!

Juicy Mayo Roasted Turkey:

While it may sound unconventional, mayonnaise adds moisture and flavor in this roasted turkey recipe. Click here to see the recipe.

Classic Cranberry Sauce:

Making your own cranberry sauce is simple and delicious. It can be made ahead of time and, if there’s any left over, it can be used in many different ways: add it to your turkey sandwich, on top of your pancakes, or even pair it with cheese and crackers. Click here to see the recipe.

Green Bean Casserole:
For an easy side dish, try this green bean casserole with bacon, peppers, garlic, and onion, plus a little kick of cayenne pepper. Click here to see the recipe.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
Mashed potatoes are another classic and, in this recipe, cream cheese helps make them extra creamy and delicious. Click here to see the recipe.

Pecan Pie: 

Don't forget dessert! Try this gooey, crunchy pecan pie for the perfect end to your feast. Click here to see the recipe.

Thanksgiving Preparation Tips

• Don’t wait until the last minute: Make a list of the recipes you plan to cook, along with the ingredients you will need, a week or two in advance
  • If possible, make some of the dishes ahead of time to reduce stress the day of (cranberry sauce, for example, is even better after it sits in the fridge for a day or two)
  • It can be helpful to plan a cooking schedule as well, since many dishes have different times and oven temperatures; you’ll want to try to make sure everything is ready at the same time
• Coordinate with your guests: During your planning, talk to your guests to find out if they are bringing something in order to avoid having duplicate dishes
• Don’t be afraid to take a shortcut: A store-bought pie crust instead of homemade or pre-cut veggies can make meal prep significantly easier
• Thaw the turkey: A common mistake is forgetting to thaw a frozen turkey ahead of time; make sure to thaw your turkey in the refrigerator, about a day for every four pounds

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