Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

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  An Intimate Thanksgiving

  If you're having only a couple of people over, a stuffed boneless turkey breast feels special and keeps with the turkey tradition. The stuffing makes a harmonious combo with the turkey, while a few strips of bacon add some fat and flavor to the lean meat.

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  The Make-Ahead

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  The Make-Ahead

  This menu features the classics, prepared simply: juicy Dry-Brined Turkey, Apple & Bacon Stuffing, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, and more. Spread out the work over a week or more, and you'll be cool and collected on Thanksgiving day.

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  The Lighter Thanksgiving

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  The Lighter Thanksgiving

  This Thanksgiving menu for six is bursting with delicious fall flavors, but in portions that won't leave you feeling like a stuffed turkey. The centerpiece is an impressive rolled roast turkey breast with a spiral of stuffing and a cider gravy. Finish the meal with a decadent Pumpkin Pie Flan.

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  The Crowd-Pleaser

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  The Crowd-Pleaser

  Here’s the perfect holiday meal to please everyone: it’s make-ahead for the host, mostly meatless for vegetarians (though there is still a turkey), and incredibly delicious.

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  The Potluck

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  The Potluck

  Seven top chefs put their delicious spins on a traditional holiday menu. The result? Your best feast ever, complete with killer sides like Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots, Cauliflower with Brown Butter, Pears & Hazelnuts, and Maple-Tangerine Cranberry Sauce.

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  The Fast & Easy

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  The Fast & Easy

  Whether it's your first Thanksgiving dinner or you're just pressed for time, this is the menu to choose when you want to keep things simple and delicious. The turkey is brushed with butter and roasted unstuffed, without any multi-day brining processes.

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  The Vegetarian-Friendly Thanksgiving

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  The Vegetarian-Friendly Thanksgiving

  In this menu, the meat-free centerpiece, a beautiful roasted pumpkin stuffed with bread, cheese, and cream, is also a tasty side for the carnivores. A roasted turkey breast topped with chunks of crisp pancetta gives everyone else their meat fix without the need to roast an entire bird.

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  The Southern Belle

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  The Southern Belle

  Cornbread stuffing, collard greens, pecans, sweet potatoes and grits add a touch of Southern flair to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

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  The Italian-American

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  The Italian-American

  Give thanks with this Italian-inspired feast, enlivened with Parmigiano, pine nuts, and plenty of olive oil.

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  The DIY Menu

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  The DIY Menu

  Use our interactive Menu Maker to design your own personalized Thanksgiving dinner menu: choose your turkey, side dishes, starters, and desserts (including this make-ahead Pumpkin Layer Cake), and you'll get your own customized shopping list and timeline.

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