Thanksgiving Recipes

A traditional sweet potato bake like this one from our Test Kitchen never goes out of style. It's perfect when...

“My mother used to serve these savory herb potatoes when I was growing up, and she included the recipe in...

“This pie was my dad’s favorite and one my mom made frequently for Sunday dinner,” recalls Sandy Jenkins from Elkhorn,...

This amazing bourbon-spiked ham makes a wonderful main course for a holiday feast. And leftovers (if there are any) make...

Basic butter is fine for everyday dining. But when I want to serve guests something a little nicer, I reach...

I combined my favorite parts of a variety of salads to create this masterpiece. The warm baked cheese and crunchy...

The pumpkin seeds and homemade dressing make this salad so special—and healthy, too. Add leftover turkey and you’ve got a...

I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...

I created this recipe after a trip to an orchard with my family. This moist cake is full of hearty...

When you need coleslaw quickly, here's a fantastic choice. Hints of honey and citrus make it special. —Debbie Cassar, Rockford,...

This cookie's always been a favorite with my kids, and a best-seller at bake sales. If you want to gild...

Even though these are whole wheat rolls they have a light texture and are soft and tender. This recipe reminds...

Cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella make this dish wonderfully cheesy. Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of...

Light, creamy and smooth, this traditional New York cheesecake will melt in your mouth. It is made with a shortbread...

Perk up any cookout with this fun broccoli slaw. This super easy salad is ready in minutes. —Allison Strain, Lancaster,...

It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make....

My family loves spicy foods. I created this recipe so we could even enjoy some spicy heat in a cookie....

Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple...

When it's apple-picking time, it's also time for all the delightful treats you can make with them, including applesauce. This...

This recipe gets compliments galore! I've given these fruit pies to new neighbors or anyone who needed a pick-me-up. They...

As a girl, I'd help my dad and grandpa gather hickory nuts for Grandma's classic cake. We could hardly wait...

When I bake cookies for the annual youth ski trip, I try at least one new recipe. When I received...

This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full...

I've fine-tuned this recipe over the years. Now it's the only dressing my family lets me make at Thanksgiving.

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

We captured the flavor and splendor of fall in this pretty lattice fruit pie. —James Schend, Dairy Freed

Creamy and crunchy, this delightful dish is loaded with popular salad ingredients such as green pepper, green onions, frozen peas...

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

I discovered this recipe in a four-generation family cookbook. I'm glad I gave it a try. It has become "the"...