1Sausage Stuffing Bites With Cranberry Sauce
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 2Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREIf you're feeling the stress that comes with preparing for Thanksgiving, take some of the work off your plate by using the Crockpot to make this classic Thanksgiving side. This slow-cooker version is every bit as delicious as the one you make in the oven, with way less work required. Just throw it all together, let it sit, and like magic you'll have a sweet, melty casserole to complete your Thanksgiving spread—minimal work (and dishes!) required.
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3Loaded Green Bean Casserole
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWave goodbye to that can of cream of mushroom soup and meet your new favorite green bean casserole! It's got bacon, chives, and SO much cheese. If you've got vegetarian company, feel free to leave the bacon out—it's got plenty of cheese to make up for it. 😏
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4Roasted Turkey Legs
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONSlow-cooked turkey legs are this year’s ultimate Thanksgiving hack. No basting, no inevitable dry meat—no fuss at all. All you have to do is make an easy festive herb butter, wrap everything in foil, and let it roast unsupervised.
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5Krispie Turkey
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONForget the kitchen nightmares of overcooked turkeys and dry white meat. With a Rice Krispies turkey, your worries are over! It’s a work of art and a culinary delight rolled into one. Channel your inner Michelangelo as you sculpt the perfect gobbler, ensuring every curve and contour is a testament to your creative prowess. Nonstick cooking spray will be your best friend as you unlock your artistic genius, so don’t be afraid to use it liberally.
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6Loaded Mashed Potato Bake
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7Creamed Brussels Sprouts
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONWe'll take Brussels any which way, but we also love giving them the traditional Thanksgiving treatment—with plenty of butter, cream, and cheese. This method upgrades even the most humble vegetables while still allowing them to be the star of the show—even skeptics will be asking for seconds.
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8Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
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9Gnocchi Stuffing
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON 10Sweet Potato Fries
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMSweet potato fries can sometimes have a bad reputation—especially the oven-baked ones. It doesn’t have to be that way! There’s a way to get crisp and savory sweet potato fries fresh out of the oven, and we’ve got a few tips and tricks to get you there.
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11Thanksgiving Cauliflower
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON 12Cranberry Brie Biscuit Dip
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13Friendsgiving Nachos
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 14Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
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15Apple Cheddar Bundles
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONThink this sounds like a strange combo? You've gotta trust us on this one. If the aroma of toasted puff pastry, roasted apples, and nutty cheddar cheese doesn’t wake up your spirit… we're not sure what will.
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16Cheesy Kale Orzo With Herbed Bread Crumbs
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORETo make this side dish, we treat orzo like risotto, then top it with crunchy herbed breadcrumbs for added texture. The orzo soaks up the cheese sauce, and you get an incredible sauce to pasta ratio with multitudes of creaminess in every bite.
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17Stuffed Turkey Breast
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONA savory mushroom and bacon filling keeps this roasted turkey breast juicy while making it fancy and hearty enough to take the place of a whole bird on the holiday table. If you end up with leftover filling, you can even use it as a pre-dinner snack!
Get the Stuffed Turkey Breast recipe.
18Apple Pie Stuffed Cupcakes
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19Cornbread Stuffing
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 20Cranberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers
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