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Home Holidays & Events

Thanksgiving

I once asked my brother Nathan what are the Thanksgiving recipes that have to be on his holiday table. Here’s his answer, verbatim:

“Turkey. Gravy. Mashed potatoes. Cranberry sauce FROM A CAN, any other sauce must only be in addition to this. Stuffing. Sweet potatoes. 8 pies. Those are all the requisites. Everything else is an extra perk.”

That pretty much sums it up, right?? Follow those links to get my favorite of each of those categories. Enjoy looking through this list of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes!

Sage Butter Roasted Turkey from The Food Charlatan
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Pasta

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Sage Butter Roasted Turkey from The Food Charlatan

Recipe Collections

20 Recipes for a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

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Cheesecake

63 Oreo Cheesecake Recipe

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Kitchen Basics

How to Make Whipped Cream

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Dessert

My Favorite Lemon Bars are Ridiculously Tart

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Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Dump Cake with Cake Mix

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Soup Recipes

Turkey Bone Broth (or Turkey Stock)

Cross cut of prime rib roasted in the oven with garlic and butter drizzled over.

Beef Recipes

Prime Rib Recipe To Impress Your Guests

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Candy & Fudge Recipes

Soft Homemade Caramel Candy

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Recipes for Dinner

Roast Leg of Lamb with Blackened Honey Dijon Crust

Paul's Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cake & Cupcakes

Paul’s Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cheesecake Pecan Pie (Make Ahead!) from The Food Charlatan

Pies, Pastries & Tarts

Cheesecake Pecan Pie

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Holidays & Events

Best Thanksgiving Stuffing

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Breads, Muffins & Rolls

Sweet and Moist Cornbread Recipe

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Christmas Recipes

Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon

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Brownies & Bars

Pumpkin Bars with Chocolate Chips

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Dessert

Brown Butter Pecan Pie with Streusel

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Cake & Cupcakes

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

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Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potato Casserole)

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Drinks

My Favorite Wassail

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Dessert

The Salted Caramel Sauce of my Dreams

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Cake & Cupcakes

Layered Cornbread Cake with Whipped Honey Butter Frosting

Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork sliced on a cutting board.

Recipes for Dinner

Cuban Roasted Mojo Pork

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Cheesecake

Classic Cheesecake

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