Planning your Thanksgiving menu?

Youve come to the right place.

For many home cooks, Thanksgiving is the main event of the year.

a recipe photo of the Panko-Crusted Butternut Squash Fries with Creamy Feta Dipping Sauce

But have no fear, you could do this.

For instance, I know I can cut squash or shave Brussels sprouts the day before.

If Im serving a fruit or veggie platter, I can get some of that prep done as well.

a recipe photo of the Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Rolls

And I start designating serving dishes and utensils for each dish Im making.

The Main Event

For many Thanksgiving dinners, a golden, roasted turkey is the centerpiece.

Plus, there areways to keep it warmor rewarm it when youre ready to serve it.

Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam

But I know turkey is not for everyone.

(My mother-in-law always made a turkeyanda brisket.)

Some fresh rolls are another must (thoughIna Garten disagrees with meon that point).

herb-roasted turkey on a platter

Andmost people thinkits not really Thanksgiving without the stuffing.

Plus, we talked to several chefs and found outwhich potatoes you should buy to make the best mash.

End with Something Sweet

Thanksgiving dessert spreads usually include some kind ofpie.

French Onion Galette sliced for serving

Apple, pumpkin, chocolate pecan … all are welcome.

With these recipes and tips, your Thanksgiving is sure to go off without a hitch.

an image of the Chicken and Green Bean Casserole

José Andrés Brined Roast Turkey & Gravy

a recipe photo of a Carrot Casserole

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Easy Corn Pudding

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Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole

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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Parmesan-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Caramelized Onion & Apple Stuffing

Herbed Turkey Gravy

Parker House Rolls

stirring cranberry sauce

Custard Pecan Pie

an image of the Pumpkin Trifle in a glass serving dish

mug brownies with spoon and cocoa