Thanksgiving Cooking How-Tos
Hosting Thansgiving dinner for the first time or looking to mix things up? Dot your i's and cross your t's with our Thanksgiving Cooking How-Tos! Find tips on how to best prep and carve a turkey, how to plan a menu, tablesetting and seating ideas, Thanksgiving crafts, and more.
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A Thanksgiving Feast to Remember
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Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
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8 Ways to Cook a Turkey, From the Traditional Roast to a Modern Roulade
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Perfect Roast Turkey: Cheesecloth Method
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How to Brine a Turkey the Right Way
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How to Carve a Turkey Like a Professional
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How to Store Thanksgiving Leftovers to Keep Them Fresh
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How to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey, According to a Food Safety Expert
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Why You Should Cook Your Thanksgiving Turkey Upside Down—and How to Do It
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Use Our Thanksgiving Shopping List to Get Ready for the Big Feast
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3 Tips for Making Your Best-Ever Thanksgiving Gravy
Everything You Need to Know About Using a Turkey Brine Bag
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Apple-Butternut Squash Soup
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How Long to Cook Every Size Turkey—Whether Roasting, Smoking, or Deep Frying
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4 Common Thanksgiving Turkey Mistakes Home Cooks Make—Plus, How to Avoid Them
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Are You Smoking a Turkey This Thanksgiving? Try Martha's Foolproof Method for Perfect Results Year After Year
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Turkey Brine
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Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Carrot Puree
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How to Make Perfect Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
Roast Spatchcocked Turkey
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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
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Two Foolproof Methods for Reheating Gravy Perfectly Every Time
Classic Brined and Roasted Turkey
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Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie
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Easy Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
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This Chestnut Stuffing Will Be the Hit of Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Classic Cornbread
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Sweet Potato Casserole
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Make Your Best Apple Pie Ever with Our Food Editor's Intel
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Roasted Citrus Is the Instant Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Dinner Needs
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream-Cheese Filling
Upside-Down Turkey
Apple Pie
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15 Answers to Your Most Common Thanksgiving Dinner Conundrums
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Pumpkin Pie
Spiced Nuts
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