Thanksgiving
Make Thanksgiving your best turkey day yet with our guides to Thanksgiving table décor, Friendsgiving celebrations, Thanksgiving Day menu ideas, and other tips for a great feast day. We'll even teach you how to master Thanksgiving cooking essentials, like how to cook a turkey or what to do with Thanksgiving Day leftovers.
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These Are the Most Popular Thanksgiving Pies in Each State, According to Google Trends
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Should You Wash Your Turkey Before Cooking?
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These Are The Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes in 2023, According to Google Trends
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13 Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Products Worth Your Money
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Walmart Rolls Back Prices on Thanksgiving Essentials to Offset the Cost of Inflation
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What Wine Should We Drink With Thanksgiving Dinner?
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How to Cook the Best Thanksgiving Turkey, According to Professional Chefs
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23 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Ideas for a Delicious Holiday Meal
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How Many Turkeys Are Eaten on Thanksgiving, and How Much Does One Cost?
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Costco Is Selling a $200 Thanksgiving Meal Kit for 8, and They’ll Deliver It to Your Door
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Thanksgiving Wine Pairings To Enhance Your Holiday Dinner, According to the Pros
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The Best Shows and Movies to Stream to Help You Appreciate Your Family This Thanksgiving
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Aldi Cuts Prices on Thanksgiving Essentials Up to 50%, So You Can Invite More People to the Table
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6 Chores You Can Outsource During The Holidays to Make Your Life a Little Easier
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Hosting Thanksgiving? These 5 Tips Will Help You Do it For Under $200
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Roasted Carrot Salad Will Be the Unexpected Star This Thanksgiving
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14 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas If You Don’t Want Meat on Turkey Day
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Easy, Make-Ahead Shallot Gravy
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21 Thanksgiving Cocktails to Drink With Your Holiday Feast
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This Homemade Cranberry Sauce Puts Canned Cranberry Sauce to Shame
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Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving? The Answer May Surprise You
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47 Easy Thanksgiving Sides You Can Make in Less Than an Hour
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11 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes For a Meat-Free Meal
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When to Buy a Turkey for Thanksgiving—and How to Store It
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How Long to Cook a Turkey, in One Easy Chart
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The Easiest, Fastest Way to Microwave a Sweet Potato
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The Best Way to Boil Sweet Potatoes
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8 High-Tryptophan Foods Besides Turkey (Plus, Do They Really Make You Tired?)
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How to Reheat Thanksgiving Turkey Without Ruining It
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Here's What Temperature to Cook a Turkey So It Stays Moist
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23 Delicious Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes
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How Long Does Cranberry Sauce Last?
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How to Take a Turkey's Temperature
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How to Tell if Your Pumpkin Pie Is Done Without Cutting It
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Where and How Long Can You Store Your Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie?
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How Long Sweet Potatoes Last, Plus Storage Tips
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How to Tell if a Turkey Is Done Without a Thermometer
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Reheat Your Holiday Stuffing Without Drying It Out
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How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey 5 Different Ways—Including Roasted, Deep-Fried, and More
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How to Store Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey So It Stays Delicious
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What to Do If Your Thanksgiving Turkey Is Still Frozen
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Try Our Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe for an Effortless Holiday
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Pumpkin Bread Trifle With Pepita Streusel
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Bourbon-Campari Punch
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Ginger Apple Tarte Tatin
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Everything Dinner Rolls
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Citrus Spice Cranberry Sauce
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Creamed Spinach Casserole
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Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
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How Much Turkey Per Person Is Enough? A Guide for Serving Turkey
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Thanksgiving Organization Ideas That’ll Make Your Holiday Prep Even Easier
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48 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers to Impress Your Guests
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How to Set a Table: Basic, Casual, and Formal Table Settings
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Where to Buy Fresh, Frozen, and Cooked Thanksgiving Turkeys
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Trader Joe's Will Sell 3 Different Types of Thanksgiving Turkeys Starting November 10—but You Need to Act Quickly
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6 Genius Ways to Thicken Gravy Using Items From Your Pantry
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62 Fun Conversation Starter Questions for Your Thanksgiving Table
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How to Tell if a Pecan Pie Is Done—Plus How to Bake It Like a Pro
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Dry Brine vs. Wet Brine: Which Option Is Best for a Turkey?
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3 Easy-to-Make Cranberry Drinks To Enjoy With Thanksgiving Dinner
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6 Tips for Decorating for the Holidays Before Thanksgiving
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Essential Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips So No One Gets Sick
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