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Thanksgiving

Plan the perfect Thanksgiving menu with our tried-and-true recipes, from the cranberry relish to the dressing to the pumpkin pie. Our smorgasbord of sides, desserts and best-ever turkey tips will make your Thanksgiving dinner a stellar success.

Ginger and Coconut Squash Tarts with a Pecan Oat Crust

These bites are a spicier version of the traditional pumpkin pie, and they have a crumbly crust full of seasonal flavors.

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Made with homemade buttercup squash puree and Irish moss, this delicate holiday pie will have you remembering the taste for years to come.

Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce

A creamy and sweet fall pie using dates for caramel sauce that will have your Thanksgiving guests fooled for the real thing.

Pecan Pie with Maple Coconut Cream

This protein-packed pie has double the nuts and absolutely no unhealthy ingredients like corn syrup, white flour or butter.

Sweet Potato Mash

A wholesome sweet potato casserole with a delectable creaminess.

Cranberry, Apple and Sausage Stuffing

Classic stuffing gets a healthy makeover thanks to lower-fat turkey sausage and plenty of veggies.

Cheesy Squash Casserole

This squash casserole—lower in fat than most Thanksgiving casseroles—gets a dose of decadence from cream cheese.

Next-day Turkey Sliders

Forget ho-hum turkey sandwiches: These turkey sliders are the perfect use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey scraps.

Citrus and Herb Stuffed Turkey Breast

This turkey breast, stuffed with flavorful herbs and spices, is a modern take on the classic Thanksgiving turkey roast.

Ricotta Cheesecake

A show-stopping pumpkin ricotta cheesecake that will be the perfect sweet ending to your Thanksgiving feast.

Spiced Cranberry Beet Compote

Classic cranberry sauce gets a flavor boost from beets, citrus and a hint of Indian spice.

Vegetarian Stuffing

The herbs and vegetables in this stuffing make it flavorful enough for you to forget that it wasn’t actually cooked in a turkey, making it perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Low Fat Pumpkin Pie

Don’t miss out on having pumpkin pie for dessert with this low-fat, heart healthy version. Beaten egg whites make this pie light and fluffy, while whole-wheat flour and ground nuts keep the crust healthier than traditional options.

Ginger Cranberry Sauce

Instead of serving highly processed cranberry sauce from a can, make a simple homemade version spiced up with fresh ginger.

Healthy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Mashed cauliflower is a healthy, non-starch, and low calorie alternative to mashed potatoes laden with butter and gravy. It’s quick to make, and picky eaters will barely be able to tell that they’re made from vegetables instead of potatoes.