Get ready for Thanksgiving with a bevy of menu and recipe ideas early enough to plan the perfect meal. Everything from the main course to sides to desserts and ideas on how to streamline it all are here to help you prepare.
Enjoy a gorgeous winter salad featuring pan-crisped turkey or chicken and so many bright and beautiful fruits and vegetables. Getting your daily nutrition is easy when something this tasty and beautiful is on your dinner plate.
If you think a curry isn't a good way to celebrate Thanksgiving, you haven't looked at what's in it. Packed with tender chicken (or even turkey) and a veritable cornucopia of seasonal vegetables, it's a perfect way to give thanks for a good harvest.
The key to a perfect Thanksgiving (or any other time of the year -- turkey is delicious and should be enjoyed regularly) turkey is salt and heat. Most people have the roasting part of that down more or less, but did you know that pre-salting (or dry-brining) is the best way to give a nod to the salting part?
The next time you make turkey or chicken, chop those leftovers and get ready for a quick Thai soup that's packed with noodles, coconut milk, and as much spice as your heart desires. It's also designed to have dinner ready in about a half hour!
The day after Thanksgiving calls for simple food that's quick to make. Oh, and it should be able to feed your crew and be made ahead and work well with leftovers and be comforting. Heh. No pressure … wish granted!
Whether you are looking for help with the turkey or some inspiration about what to serve alongside it, we're digging into the Seasoned Cooking archives to guide you through the biggest cooking holiday of the year!
Whether you're eating in the backyard or taking your picnic on the go, turkey salad sandwiches are a great way to eat outside. This is especially true when your filling is homemade with tender turkey, tangy grapes, crisp onions, and crunchy almonds.
If you think turkey is only a Thanksgiving thing, you really ought to explore it as a summer option, particularly if you have an Instant Pot. Get all the steps you'll need to have tender, delicious turkey in less than an hour!
Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving involves soup and it can be very simple if you plan ahead and prep some of it in advance and rely on leftovers for the rest! Enjoy the simpler things and take the day off.
