Thanksgiving
How Big Should My Bird Be?
And by "right size" we mean a bird big enough to yield leftovers.
By Alex Van Buren
How to Pull off the 2015 Epi Thanksgiving Menu Without a Hitch
Your ultimate Thanksgiving menu gameplan is here.
By Anna Stockwell
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How Do I Carve the Turkey Without Mangling It?
You've gathered the guests, conquered the cocktails, wrangled the side dishes, and roasted one heck of a turkey. Now it's game time. Here's how to carve your bird. With ease.
By Mindy Fox
Is This the Most Epic Thanksgiving Menu of All Time?
This year we're going elegant but easy, with recipes that shake—but don't break—the traditional Thanksgiving mold. (Looking at you, mayo-roasted turkey!)
By Anna Stockwell
How Can I Prevent a Lumpy Gravy?
Ladies and gentlemen, our national, lumpy nightmare is over.
By Tommy Werner
What's the Difference Between Fresh and Frozen Turkeys?
Don't panic. Our turkey guide is here to help.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
Chocolate, Pecan, and Pumpkin Seed Pie With Gingersnap Crust
Earthy and sweet with molasses, rich with cream, and bittersweet with dark chocolate, this sophisticated pie is a breeze to make.
By Anna Stockwell
What Can I Prep for Thanksgiving Waaaay in Advance?
Time to become a Turkey Day Prepper.
By Tommy Werner
Upgrade Your Hot Apple Cider
A few twists make this signature fall drink even more inviting.
By Sheela Prakash
How Can I Snag One of Those Fancy Turkeys?
Now's the time to pre-order your bird from some of the best purveyors in the country.
By Sheela Prakash
Kale Salad With Butternut Squash, Pomegranate, and Pumpkin Seeds
By Susan Spungen
Butternut Squash Vegducken
This stunner of an entrée is an entirely meatless take on turducken, with butternut squash, eggplant, and zucchini filling in for the usual suspects.
By Katherine Sacks
Butter-Roasted Turkey Breasts
Bone-in turkey breasts are easy to find, and as impressive as a whole bird when you roast them in butter and herbs.
By Alison Roman
Double Ginger Sticky Toffee Pudding
The gooey toffee sauce is both absorbed by the cake and served on the side. For a glossy, polished presentation, brush the still-warm cake with a clean pastry brush after it comes out of the pan, which will remove some of the excess syrup.
By Claire Saffitz