Unlike other suppers, Thanksgiving dinner is not a place where you’d want to take big risks. Rather, stick to tried-and-tested recipes that you’re confident will turn out stunningly. Want to plan on a foolproof dinner this year? Then follow this menu, which is made up of our long-standing favorites and top-rated dishes.
Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Prosciutto
This velvety soup offers just the right amount of fragrance, saltiness and savor, with a hint of sweetness thanks to butternut squash and caramelized pears.
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Endive Salad with Persimmon and Pomegranate
Make the second course something light, green and slightly bitter to whet the appetite. We think this endive salad with persimmon, pomegranate and a Champagne vinaigrette does the trick.
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Our test kitchen’s unconventional brining technique involves soaking the turkey in a saltwater and buttermilk brine for tender, juicy meat. |
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Madeira adds a subtle, complex sweetness to this turkey gravy.
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These days, the Thanksgiving table is littered with cranberry salsas, chutneys and relishes, but we love this traditional cranberry sauce, which is flavored with orange and a hint of clove.
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The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots
This green bean casserole will remind you of the classic version you grew up eating, only so much better, thanks to a made-from-scratch mushroom sauce and home-fried shallot rings.
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Green Bean Bundles with Bacon and Brown Sugar
These green bean bundles, wrapped elegantly with a strip of bacon, is our most popular recipe of all time.
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Our test kitchen’s contemporary take on the classic Parker House roll involves the addition of everything bagel topping. It’s a recipe that’s easy, quick and extremely gratifying. As an added bonus, these rolls will warm your entire house.
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In this savory dressing, cream biscuits stand in for the traditional bread, while crispy bacon adds delicious smoky flavor.
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| Classic Pumpkin Pie
Our classic pumpkin pie recipe has a deep fall flavor and a silky texture.
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Deep-Dish Apple Bourbon Streusel Pie
This generously-sized slab pie, filled with rich apple and crumbly streusel is guaranteed to be a major hit at dinner—plus, bourbon and vanilla add a scent that’ll fill your entire home with the smell of fall.
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2 comments
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A must read article!
Looks beautiful, and is probably relish, but not very traditional and most kids won’t eat it!