Thanksgiving Recipes

We’ve got everything you need to plan the ultimate Thanksgiving dinner: juicy turkey recipes, traditional side dishes (including stuffing) and easy holiday desserts. Get ready to gobble!

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    Pecan Pie Bars for a Crowd

    I love to cook large quantities and do most of the cooking for our church functions. People seem to enjoy...



    Chocolate-Caramel Topped Cheesecake

    We serve this dessert at our house on special occasions. The topping on the cheesecake tastes like turtle candy.


    Light ‘n’ Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    You'd never know that these mashed potatoes are on the lighter side. Garlic and chives season them nicely while sour...


    Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

    This light, refreshing dressing is yummy over spinach and other types of salad greens, notes Sue Dannahower of Fort Pierce,...


    Turkey Thyme Risotto

    This satisfying risotto is a wonderful way to reinvent leftover turkey. I use Romano cheese, garlic and plenty of fresh...


    Makeover Moist Carrot Cake

    One sweet bite of this heavenly carrot cake and you'll be on cloud nine. Not only is the cake moist...


    Best Carrot Cake

    After a bite of this, you'll be on cloud nine. I love to bake this moist carrot cake recipe for...

    Grandma’s Squash Pie

    Like my Grandma Bessie did, I grow my own squash, cook it, then freeze it in two-cup portions to use...


    Creamy Spinach Casserole

    My husband claims not to like spinach but can't stop eating it prepared this way! Serve it alongside ham and...


    Oyster Casserole

    Change up the usual special-occasion spread with a creamy oyster casserole that will delight your guests and elevate your meal.


    Zucchini Egg and Cheese Casserole

    Whether I'm preparing a sit-down dinner at home or attending a potluck buffet, family and friends have come to expect...


    Turkey Salad

    I serve this on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich or in a croissant for a special occasion.—Ruthe Holmberg,...


    Blueberry Buckle with Streussel Topping

    This recipe has been passed around among the women of my church for years. Everyone loves the abundance of blueberries...


    Sausage and Creamed Corn Casserole

    Now that I'm retired. I have more time for cooking delightful dishes like this country-style casserole. It always disappears whenever...


    Apple-Topped Ham Steak

    Sweet apples combine nicely with tangy mustard in this dish to create a luscious topping for skillet-fried ham steak. I...


    Dilled Corn and Peas

    Celebrate the harvest seasons with this striking combination of crisp colorful vegetables. Seasoned with dill, butter, salt and pepper, it's...

    Cheesy Italian Bread

    This crusty bread is as big a treat today as it was when Mom made it back when I was...


    Creamy Potato Sticks

    This homey potato side dish harks back to my ranch kitchen in Montana, where my husband and I raised four...


    Zucchini Walnut Cake

    Taste the sweet side of zucchini with this moist and fluffy cake, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting—a delightful...


    Broccoli Tomato Salad

    Garden-fresh tomatoes and broccoli brighten this summertime salad with distinctive flavor and eye-catching color. My homemade dressing mixes up in...


    Buttercup Squash Coffee Cake

    My father grows a large buttercup squash patch, so each fall, I get an ample amount of his harvest. I...


    Two-Season Squash Medley

    Both winter and summer squash star in this fun, colorful vegetable stir-fry. I've cooked in several restaurants and for many...

    Calico Squash Casserole

    I love to try out different recipes for the squash I grow in my garden. It's fun to bring this...


    Mother’s Applesauce Muffins

    "Kids of all ages love these moist old-fashioned muffins," assures field editor Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan.



    Sherbet Punch

    "Lime is my favorite flavor for Christmas, but I make this same recipe with raspberry sherbet, too," notes Jeanne Bunders...


    Baked Cranberry Relish

    "Orange marmalade and walnuts make this chilled cranberry sauce a delightful change from the ordinary," assures Anita Curtis of Camarillo,...


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    Creamy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

    Sour cream mashed potatoes enriched with cream, seasonings and butter are fluffy and tangy, promising a standout side dish when...