CHOW's Thanksgiving Recipes
Side Dishes
Fennel and Walnut Cranberry Sauce
Adding anise-flavored fennel to cranberry sauce brings a new dimension to the classic.
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Parmigiano-Reggiano
Switch up pasta with squash for this veggie-based dish.
Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing
Delicious as a main or a side, this vegetarian dish is packed with hearty, healthy goodies.
Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
With warm sherry vinaigrette, spinach, pumpkin seeds, shallots, and ricotta salata.
Herbed Peas and Carrots
This classic side dish is so easy, there's no reason not to make it yourself. And done right, it's got loads more flavor than the prepackaged version from the store.
Cranberry "Spread"
Maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and candied orange zest make this holiday classic fun.
Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Nothing more than potato, butter, and broth, these mashers are an exercise in restraint.
Soups
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Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque
Earthy rutabagas puréed into a silky vegetarian bisque and spiked with smoky paprika.
Winter Greens Soup with Garbanzo Beans and Farro
Hearty yet healthy, this soup showcases the best of winter's produce.
Pasta e Fagioli
Warming tomato, bean, and pasta soup that can be prepared simply or spiced up with pancetta and dried red peppers.
Sweet Potato–Star Anise Soup with Gingered Cream
Warming sweet potato laced with ginger and star anise.
Turkeys
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Herb-Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast
Slathered with herbs and spice, this turkey breast has a flavor akin to sausage.
Turkey Two Ways (Roasted Breast and Legs Confit)
A gourmet's alternative to a plain old roasted bird.
Desserts
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Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel
A classic pairing of a buttery, crunchy oat topping and tender apples.
Brown Butterscotch Pie
The butter and sugar cook a bit longer than normal to make a toasted and sweet butterscotch.
Caramel Ice Cream
Vanilla bean and caramel come together for a rich, slightly salted caramel ice cream.
