- Cranberry Sauce - Once you learn how easy it is to make cranberry sauce, you'll definitely want to shelf the jellied can variation and reach for the real thing.
- Pecan Pie- If you purchase a premade pie crust, this classic pecan pie comes together in minutes. No electrical equipment necessary!
- Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Hash - Think outside the box. Instead of serving traditional mashed potatoes, offer your family this Brussels sprout, bacon, and potato hash.
- Pumpkin Cake - Need a dessert that will impress? Make this three layer pumpkin cake. The cake is layered with pecan brittle and whipped cream cheese frosting.
- Wild Rice and Goat Cheese Stuffing - Chorizo, wild rice, and goat cheese aren't your average stuffing ingredients, yet Bobby Flay uses them to make one insanely scrumptious stuffing.
- Turkey Shepard's Pie - Knowing what to do with the leftovers is just as important as planning the real dinner. The next day serve up this turkey shepherd's pie.
- Pumpkin Soup - Pureed pumpkin soup with a fried sage leaf garnish is an elegant starter than can be made several days in advance.
- Pumpkin Meringue Pie - Everyone expects classic pumpkin pie, but this recipe for pumpkin meringue pie with creamed cheese pastry will blow guests away.
- Drop Biscuit - Take some help from Cook's Illustrated and make their tried and trusted best drop biscuits. The simple recipe comes together in thirty minutes.
- Mushroom Crostata - Don't overlook the appetizers. Guests will need something to tide them over until the bird is done. Slices of mushroom crostata pair perfectly with a glass of sparkling wine.
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