1Turkuterie
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONEveryone loves a good cheese board to get the party started, and this just might be the cutest way to serve one up. All you need are your favorite meats, cheeses, crackers, and fruit (don't forget the pear), to create this adorable holiday board.
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2Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWSThis cranberry-topped whipped feta dip is here to save your holiday appetizer planning. Fresh feta cheese is combined with herbs, garlic, and cream cheese, whipped until super-smooth, then topped with tart homemade cranberry sauce, toasted pistachios, and honey. The result is a salty, creamy, sweet, tart, and absolutely irresistible dip that you can make ahead, then store in the fridge until you're ready to serve!
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3Sweet Potato Crescent Bites
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER 4Turkey Tenderloin
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5Funeral Potatoes
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERThese potatoes are my preferred potato side every year at Thanksgiving—it's just a perk they are so easy to make. If you'd like to make this casserole ahead of time, assemble up until the Cornflake topping, then cover and refrigerate. When ready to bake, top with the buttery Cornflakes and bake (keep in mind that it might take up to 20 minutes longer to bake—keep an eye on it).
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6Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONTossed in a honey and vinegar dressing and roasted until glazed and crisp, these sweet and tangy sprouts will steal the (side) show wherever they go. Roasting at high heat on a bare metal sheet pan is key to getting gorgeously browned, crackling-crisp sprouts.
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7Crockpot Stuffing
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 8Cranberry-Apple Sangria
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONSangria is a perfect cocktail for the holidays because it’s made all in one big pitcher and can be done ahead. Plus, your guests can help themselves to a festive cocktail while you finish up cooking. This recipe is fairly traditional but with a holiday twist, featuring flavors like tart cranberries and warm cinnamon.
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9Cranberry Bacon Green Beans
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 10Pecan Pie
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORENothing screams Thanksgiving more than a classic pecan pie. The craggy, crunchy top gives way to that delicious, rich interior FULL to the brim of nuts. You can also make it ahead of time, so it's a perfect way to satisfy your family members without stressing on the big day.
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11Kabocha Squash
Sure people love apples, pumpkin and butternut squash, but kabocha has a more complex flavor than its gourd cousins. This makes it a perfect match for the caramelized umami-sweet flavor of this maple-soy brown butter. And, despite how fancy it sounds, it's also incredibly easy to make, perfect for Thanksgiving.
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12Cranberry Sauce
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis sweet-tart sauce is almost as easy as opening up the canned stuff, and you know your Thanksgiving spread deserves better. This is one of the Thanksgiving dishes you can make up to a week in advance. (Bonus: The flavors will meld and deepen while it hangs out in the fridge.)
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13Pumpkin Spice Gooey Bars
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORESince I'm hosting, I get to pick the dessert, and I'm choosing these make-ahead, decadent bars over pumpkin pie. This cake is meant to be fall-apart gooey, and the moisture in the pumpkin makes this version perfect.
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