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Thanksgiving Headquarters

November 2, 2009 | (21 comments) | Post a Comment

Our Thanksgiving Headquarters, the center of our turkey day operations, has everything you need to make your meal a delicious success. We've combed through and organized all our Thanksgiving recipes, menus, tips and resources so you don't have to. From every way to cook the bird to great table-setting ideas to our Thanksgiving Community Forum for any last-minute questions, we've got you covered all in one spot.

Recipezaar's 2009 Thanksgiving Menu
This year, we've compiled some of our members' top-rated Turkey Day dishes to bring you quintessential Thanksgiving menu, from cocktails and apps right through to your last bite of pie.

See the menu >>

Thanksgiving Appetizers

Amaretto Apricots
With Walnuts Teriyaki
Photo by lazyme

The appetizers you serve to get your party started need to be simple, quick but still special. With more than 450 easy Thanksgiving appetizers, it will only look like you slaved for hours.

Easy Dips
Cheese Balls
Finger Foods

See more Thanksgiving Appetizers >>

Dishing Up Great Sides

Thanksgiving Mashed
Potatoes - Loaded!
Photo by Stardustannie

From traditional takes on all your favorites to new and inspired twists, we're dishing on all the sides to complement your turkey.

Thanksgiving Potatoes
Sweet Potato Dishes
Great Green Beans
Gravy and Cranberry Sauces

See more Thanksgiving Side Dishes >>

Stuffing & Dressings

Betty Crocker's Classic
Bread Turkey Stuffing
Photo by - Carla -

Such a star at your holiday table, we felt this beloved side dish deserved its own billing. Make your side the talk of the table.

Favorite Bread Stuffing Recipes
Rice Dressing Dishes
Cornbread Stuffing Recipes

See more Thanksgiving Stuffing and Dressings >>

Let's Talk Turkey

Thanksgiving Roast Turkey
W/Herb Butter and Caram...
Photo by lazyme

We're trading top-rated recipes and tips to ensure the star of the show is the best your family has ever tasted. Gobble gobble!

Classic Roast Turkeys
Great Turkey Brine Recipes
Barbecued & Smoked Turkeys

See more Thanksgiving Turkeys >>

Serious Pies

$25 Pumpkin Pie
Photo by Sharlene~W

Make a sweet final statement with any of our stellar pies. So good, the encore to your Thanksgiving meal just might become the star of the show.

Great Pumpkin Pies
Rich Pecan Pies
Rustic Apple Pies
Sweet Cream Pies

See more Thanksgiving Pies and Desserts >>

Turkey Day, Take Two

Leftover Turkey or
Chicken Enchiladas
Photo by Andi of Long...

Like many of us, you probably cooked enough for an army, and are now faced with a fridge full of leftovers. Try any of our reinvented turkey recipes and no yam or green bean will be left behind.

Leftover Turkey Sandwiches
Leftover Casseroles

See more Day-After Favorites >>

More Thanksgiving Resources

Dried Cranberry
Chutney Appetizers
Photo by French Tart

5,000-Plus Thanksgiving Recipes
Members' Thanksgiving Menus
Thanksgiving Cookbooks
From Our Archives: Set a Stunning Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving Community Forum
Wine Suggestions for Thanksgiving
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Discussion & Ideas
Dress Up Your Table: Kiwidutch's 75 Napkin Folds

FoodNetwork.com's Thanksgiving Highlights

Learn how to brine a perfect turkey with Alton Brown's popular video

Celebrate Turkey Day, Barefoot Contessa-style, with her Thanksgiving Classics Video Series

Watch the pros solve some of the biggest Thanksgiving blunders in the Dear Food Network Holiday Edition

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October 30, 2009 9:45am

Linda's Busy Kitchen

RecipeZaar Groupie

My favorite stuffing: Shirley's Sausage Stuffing

October 30, 2009 9:49am

Linda's Busy Kitchen

RecipeZaar Groupie

Here's my favorite menu for Thanksgiving! Menu # 10668

October 30, 2009 9:50am

Linda's Busy Kitchen

RecipeZaar Groupie

Here's the link.... http://www.recipezaar.com/menu/view.php?menuid=10668

October 30, 2009 11:23am

Kat's Mom

RecipeZaar Groupie

Our family favorite is Opal's Pumpkin Pie - yummy!

October 30, 2009 1:31pm

Nancy's Pantry

RecipeZaar Groupie

I have posted a "yellow squash casserole" recipe under my account, (Nancy's Pantry) that can be substituted for sweet potato casserole or it can be served in addition to it. It was taken from a Bed & Breakfast cookbook and it is wonderful. The topping of the cracker crumbs and the pecans with melted butter smells great and tastes even better. Enjoy!

November 2, 2009 12:13am

Luvin' Texas

RecipeZaar Groupie

Everyone thinks their mother makes the best turkey and dressing, yes in the South we call it dressing, not stuffing. This is my moms and it is the best. Moi's Turkey and Dressing

November 2, 2009 12:47pm

Claudia Dawn

RecipeZaar Groupie

My favorite stuffing is Hawaiian Bread-Oyster-Mushroom Stuffing. I love the sweetness that the Kings Hawaiian bread gives it.

November 3, 2009 9:37am

Cooks4_6

RecipeZaar Groupie

I started making this turkey recipe about 6 years ago, and everyone tells me it makes an outstanding turkey...and gravy...so much so, they are disappointed when we travel at Thanksgiving and I do not cook for them! Thanksgiving Roast Turkey W/Herb Butter and Caramelized Onion-Ba #195837

November 4, 2009 7:07pm

peachcobbler

RecipeZaar Groupie

November 4, 2009 7:15pm

peachcobbler

RecipeZaar Groupie

Love this time of year! The smell of fall leaves and hot cocoa or tea on a cool morning. Turkey baking and stuffing smelling up the whole house. Giving Thanks to our Great Creator makes it all come together with family and friends around a well set table. Check out my new recipe for desert or snack. It is the simplest of Fudge to make.....Fudge, Instant Secret....will go with the after dinner coffee nicely.

November 4, 2009 7:21pm

peachcobbler

RecipeZaar Groupie

November 4, 2009 7:25pm

peachcobbler

RecipeZaar Groupie

About (Shirley's Sausage Stuffing) did you mean ribs or stalks for the celery? Ribs are just one piece of the stalk , but a stalk is the whole thing. Lots of people get this mixed up. Please let me know what it is because the recipe sounds yummy and i do love stuffing, yummmmm!

November 5, 2009 3:54pm

Chef #1437623

RecipeZaar Groupie

very,very good recipe

November 7, 2009 1:01pm

the80srule

RecipeZaar Groupie

Vegetarians and vegans don't have to be left in the cold in this foodie holiday! Check out my tips for cooking Tofurkeys in the Vegetarian forum-- it's so fun and simple, with loads of tasty possibilities. Check out my Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu as well to get some ideas for what to make and serve.

November 9, 2009 1:41pm

Chef #1441424

RecipeZaar Groupie

cute recipe

November 9, 2009 1:55pm

Chef #598850

RecipeZaar Groupie

November 12, 2009 8:20pm

lazyme

RecipeZaar Groupie

For the appetizer Amaretto Apricots With Walnuts Teriyaki #197580 - it has a beautiful photo that I would love to claim as mine. However I think that cookiedog deserves the credit for that one! Wink

November 15, 2009 1:50pm

Linda's Busy Kitchen

RecipeZaar Groupie

PEACH COBBLER:::: Found this definition for you What is a stalk of celery? A stalk (or some people call it a rib) is one of the long pieces that are attached at the bottom of the head of celery.

November 25, 2009 12:36pm

Chef #1452049

RecipeZaar Groupie

Hi Everyone! I'm desperate!! I just found out they've discontinued Mrs. Pauls Candied Sweet Potatoes!! Does anyone have something similar. They have to be gooey and sweet. I just can't seem to get the right blend. They're either too runny or they don't taste so good. Any suggestions? Thanks! Stef at work #1452049

January 14, 2010 12:24am

Chef #1518738

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