Thanksgiving Recipes

My husband and I are not big fans of traditional pumpkin pie, but my mother and others are, so we...

I came up with this savory version of the classic French dessert clafoutis and shared it for dinner with a...

I had apples and ricotta cheese to use up, so instead of making a pie I decided to do something...

Homemade applesauce is easy to make in a pressure cooker. With just a few minutes of prep, you can have...

You can make a tub of sweet and delicate crabmeat go even further with this recipe for stuffed...

My dad always told me that his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that hers was dense and rich...

This simple green bean dish gets a bit of a kick from jalapeno pepper. If you don't like things too...

I like to make my own savory cream sauce for the timeless green bean casserole. This time I added another...

Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...

I keep these little bursts of flavor in my freezer so they can be pulled out and popped into the...

My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful...

This scoopable side with its sweet, crunchy topping makes a delightful alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole. —Joan Hallford,...

I am so proud of this delicious creation—it's easy to make, but impressive enough to use for parties. —Cyndy Gerken,...

I only use this recipe on special occasions. It's an amazing variation on the pecan pie everyone knows—the filling is...

These cute stacks really stand out in a holiday appetizer buffet. Tasty, cool and crunchy, they come together in a...

I'd heard about using squash in dressing, so I combined four things I love into one dish: apples, butternut squash,...

I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my...

When forced to choose my favorite pie, I go with classic apple. I love the combination of a buttery crust,...

This recipe was inspired by traditional New England Indian pudding. My version is made in the slow cooker instead of...

—Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Executive Culinary Director

Dairy-Free Cream of Mushroom Soup is perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Pair it with crusty bread, fresh salads, or...

This gorgeous infused water would make a great addition to your holiday dinner table. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...

These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

You want your dessert to light up the table, but you also don't want to face an 18-step recipe that...

This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. After a few tweaks, the onions are better than ever...

I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is...

This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...

This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for...