Thanksgiving Recipes

Whenever Maxine Smith of Owanka, South Dakota serves slices of this favorite treat, someone asks for her recipe. "It's a...

This side dish is great for entertaining, as you can prepare the topping ahead of time, and the couscous takes...

This recipe was inspired by a tiny Greek restaurant we used to go to during grad school. To make the...

This dessert is delicious, especially if you love cream cheese and pumpkin the way I do. —Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, Massachusetts

When I entered this bread for a Los Angeles County Fair contest...and I won third place! The braided, soft bread...

Swirls of pumpkin don't just turn this fall cheesecake into a showstopper—they also make it even more delicious! —Jami Geittmann,...

For a change of pace from pumpkin pie, I prepare this merry berry cobbler at Christmas. Our children, grandchildren and...

Instead of a turkey or a big roast, why not serve individual Cornish game hens for the holidays? They cook...

The flavors in this cake really make it stand out as a special-occasion dessert. With raisins, fresh sweet pear chunks,...

This is the only way my kids will eat Brussels sprouts! It’s actually ideal for me because this dish is...

Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite things—this jazzed-up version combines vanilla with rum to create a rich flavorful sauce...

The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a...

This recipe is a twist on baked Brie. My family always requests these during the holidays. They are delicious and...

As a busy health-care professional and mom, one of the most meaningful gifts I give to the people I love...

One of the first dishes my mom taught me is a tasty pairing of cauliflower, cheese and broccoli. It's absolutely...

Whenever I make these for breakfast, there's never anyone who sleeps in. —Patty Wynn, Pardeeville, Wisconsin

A rich, warm and cheesy recipe for classic stuffed mushrooms, this attractive appetizer is perfect for your next dinner party...

I adjusted a recipe for duck so I could use a chicken instead, and it’s been a favorite holiday entree...

What's better than lots of bacon and cheese in a mushroom cap? Yum! They'll be a hit with your guests,...

You'll be surprised that a skillet potato recipe this simple has so much flavor. I love how the whole garlic...

Simple rice pilaf is a lifesaver when you are hosting Thanksgiving. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and...

I grow lots of carrots and I’m always experimenting with ways to serve them. The first time I made this...

I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change...

It took me a while to figure out a way to convert one of my favorite ice cream flavors into...

Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet....

Who said bread pudding has to be for dessert? I love to serve this for brunch or dinner when I...

For those of us who are white rice lovers at heart, this recipe makes brown rice taste great! Everyone takes...

Talk about impressive! This side dish never fails to impress even the toughest of critics--my family. —Linda Evancoe-Coble, Leola, Pennsylvania

At a holiday dinner recently, I had the best Brussels sprouts ever! They were seasoned to perfection and lightly sweetened....