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We don’t want to serve stuffing any other way again!

Each year, De Laurentiis likes to put a new Italian-inspired spin on the classic holiday.

a photo of Giada De Laurentiis

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Calabrian Fig Jam Crostini

Cheese on bread is good.

But cheese on bread plus a jazzed-up jam is even better.

The combination of toppings offers “the perfect combination of savory and sweet,” De Laurentiis says.

Porchetta-Style Stuffed Turkey Breast

Remix your turkey routineand save so much time.

Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta

“World’s best stuffing recipe!

Seriously, my family looks forward to it every year,” raves Giadzy fan Shawna.

So what makes this so much better than the boxed stuffing mix?

The stuffing is a mix of spinach, pancetta, ricotta and Asiago.

Mashed Potatoes

“Thanksgiving needs potatoes,” De Laurentiis says, and we wholeheartedly agree.

“Mascarpone gives an incredibly rich, decadent texture, and chicken broth adds great flavor.

They ask for zero oven real estate; De Laurentiis recommends cooking them on the stovetop while theturkey rests.

(ICYMI, here are our top 10 sandwiches that showcase Thanksgiving leftovers.)

The bottom layer of apples caramelize beautifully as the Greek yogurt-infused almond cake bakes.