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It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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The Best Gravy Boats for Your Thanksgiving Table

At Thanksgiving, gravy is just as important as the turkey. We found the very best gravy boats to make dinner beautiful, scrumptious and spill-free.

How to Make Cranberry Relish

This zesty, easy-to-make cranberry relish recipe belongs on your Thanksgiving table.


Easy Pickled Apples

These easy pickled apples are perfect alongside a pork entree or salad, or with a charcuterie cheese board. —Rashanda Cobbins,...


Chicken Gravy

This is a quick and easy chicken gravy for roasted chicken or baked chicken of any kind. It also goes...


How to Make Gravy from Scratch—Perfect for Thanksgiving Dinner

Our Test Kitchen shows you how to make gravy from scratch for your tastiest dinner yet.

Vegan Gravy

1 review

This vegan gravy is really easy to make. I like to serve it over poutine, but it's perfect with mashed...


Our Favorite Holiday Spices from The Spice House

We talked to the experts at The Spice House about which holiday spices and herbs are best to use this...

Gluten-Free Gravy

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I love this gluten-free gravy–it's so versatile! It can be used with an everyday meal or aside a holiday feast....


15 of Our Best Thanksgiving Gravy Recipes

Forget store-bought! You can make flavorful gravy from scratch in 20 minutes. Here are Thanksgiving gravy recipes to keep handy...


Cranberry Pumpkin Chutney

It's a waste to throw out carved jack-o'-lanterns after Halloween, so I decided to make a pumpkin chutney with them....


Homemade Turkey Seasoning

Use this simple rub over your turkey to create the delicious flavors your family craves during the holidays. While the...

Pressure-Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce

1 review

Homemade applesauce is a breeze in an electric pressure cooker. A few minutes of prep and a short cook time...


Tomato Apple Chutney

1 review

During the fall and winter, I love to make different kinds of chutney to give as hostess gifts. Cook this...


Homemade Pear Honey

2 reviews

Pear honey is an old recipe that's been passed down through families. We especially like it with hot biscuits and...


Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter

5 reviews

We often think of sweet potatoes in a supporting role as a side dish, mashed, baked whole, cubed and roasted....


Quick Bearnaise Sauce

1 review

Bearnaise sauce is similar to Hollandaise but features wine and tarragon. This speedy recipe is delicious served over cooked vegetables...

Herbed Turkey Gravy

4 reviews

This traditional gravy recipe works for any roasted meat or poultry. You’ll get eight ¼-cup servings in 2 cups of...


Plum Conserve

1 review

My mouthwatering conserve is a versatile gift. It makes a lovely garnish for rolls during holiday feasts, is delicious paired...


Homemade Cranberry Relish

The baked cranberry compote couldn't be easier to prepare and tastes terrific on top of slice Thanksgiving turkey. The recipe...


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Mrs. Ina’s Corn Relish

Mrs. Ina was an older lady who came to our church for many years. She made an amazing corn relish....


Bill’s Apple Butter

4 reviews

Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...


Orange Tarragon Gravy

1 review

Tarragon adds terrific flavor to this gravy, while orange juice adds a bit of sweetness. —Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California


Giblet Turkey Gravy

2 reviews

Gravy enhanced with giblets is traditional in our house. Try this hearty gravy with sage and a dash of wine;...


Creamy Turkey Gravy

10 reviews

With my easy recipe, even someone who has never made homemade gravy before can be assured of success. —Phyllis Schmalz,...


Fresh Herb Butter

I love impressing dinner guests with flavored butter. I mix up a big batch and freeze it. Then when company...

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Ready Gravy Mix

9 reviews

This dry gravy mix keeps up to six months, so any time you yearn for chicken or beef gravy, you...


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Cranberry & Port Wine Chutney

Sweet-tart cranberry chutney complements roasted chicken, pork and duck. I also spread it on cold sandwiches showcasing leftover holiday turkey.—Kristen...


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Family-Favorite Cran-Apple Relish

I made this relish for first time 53 years ago when I was 14. My mother wasn't able to prepare...


Orange and Cranberry Relish

1 review

I always include this delicious cranberry-orange relish as part of our special Christmas Eve dinner.


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Orange Cranberry Relish

Fresh rosemary add an unique, but special flavor twist to homemade cranberry relish. It would be great along side most...


Grandma’s Cranberry Stuff

17 reviews

What could taste better than turkey and cranberry on Thanksgiving Day? My grandmother's classic recipe makes the best cranberry stuff...