Including all the classic dishes!

Thanksgivingis the greatest eating day of the year, hands down.

Here’s what to cook if you’re looking to serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with a modern twist.

overhead view of mashed potatoes and gravy

Victor Protasio

This ooey-gooey combo of brie, apples, and bourbonwith a crunch of pistachiosmakes a perfect nosh pre-feast.

Use mugs, shot glasses, or soup bowls to serve this course.

Curried Cauliflower Soup

Add a little spice to your first course with this crowd-pleasing soup.

baked brie

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Garnish with fresh herbs for a pop of color.

Smoky Maple Turkey

Add a bit of smokiness and sweetness to your traditionalThanksgiving turkey.

This simple recipe for roast turkey will give you a delicious, moist, and flavorful bird.

Turkey-Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Caitlin Bensel

Re-warming them with warmhalf-and-halfgets the creaminess perfect and makes Thanksgiving Day a bit easier.

Creamed Spinach Casserole

Christopher Testani

The secret to this easy spinach casserole?

Using Boursin (AKA herbed soft cheese) makes it a quick-to-assemble side dish for Thanksgiving.

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Heami Lee

A house that smells like Thanksgiving plus bacon is a very nice place to be.

Bourbon Cranberry Compote

Elevate classiccanned cranberry saucewith this easy-to-make cranberry compote that feels very sophisticated.

It’s great cold or at room temperature, and is also delicious on its own.

Butternut Squash Soup With Sage and Parmesan Croutons

Jim Franco

Cranberry Ricotta Cake

Go for a creamier, tarter dessert that will round out an excellent meal.

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Is it really Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie?

We don’t think so.

Curried Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Jennifer Causey

This tasty variation features another fall-favorite flavormaple syrupfor a fresh twist on the classic.

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

If pumpkin isn’t your vibe, swap in another classicall American apple pie.

Smoky Maple Turkey

Victor Protasio

Basic Roast Turkey

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Stuffing, sweet potatoes and smoked turkey on wooden table

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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Victor Protasio

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Greg Dupree

Sausage Sage Stuffing

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Sweet Potato Casserole

creamed spinach casserole

Christopher Testani

Swiss Chard Mac and Cheese

Caitlin Bensel

Green Beans With Bacon Vinaigrette

Toss the green beans with a warm dressing of softened shallots, cider vinegar, and crisp bacon.Get the recipe.Gentl & Hyers

Bourbon-Cranberry Compote

Gentl & Hyers

Cranberry Ricotta Cake

Greg DuPree

Sweet Potato Pie

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Maple Pumpkin Pie

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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie