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Get Ready for Thanksgiving with This Timeline

The key to a smooth, low-stress Thanksgiving isn’t superhuman multitasking—it’s timing. A realistic, chef-tested prep timeline spreads the work over several days so your oven isn’t overwhelmed and you’re not cooking in a panic. Here’s a breakdown that makes sense in a real home kitchen and gives you space to enjoy the holiday instead of simply surviving it.

Maple Pecan Pie

This maple-sweetened pie is classic enough for the holiday table and delicious enough to earn you a repeat invitation. Don't forget the whipped cream!

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Video: Herbed Drop Biscuits

These tender, fluffy biscuits are packed with the flavor of fresh herbs, and they just happen to be vegan! Perfect for the holidays or any quick weeknight dinner, you’ll make these over and over again.

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Apple Sage Dressing

Use this recipe as a stuffing for your turkey or a dressing you can bake separately. Additions like browned sausage, smoked ham, or pecans are natural variations for a hearty option.

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How to Carve Your Thanksgiving Turkey

To make the most of large roasted foods, such as turkey, they must be carved into portions correctly. This guide will help you get the job done, even with an audience!

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Panna Cotta Pie

When it is too hot to turn on the oven, this cool and creamy vanilla cream pie is perfect. For just a bit of kick, pair it with fresh strawberries or raspberries seasoned with a splash of aged balsamic vinegar.

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Green Shakshuka with Green Chiles

If your garden is bursting with fragrant herbs and any variety of green chile, this recipe is for you. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, a crusty loaf of bread or soft flatbread makes this a flavor-packed meal for any day of the week.

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How to Prepare Laminated Doughs

Laminated dough is dough with layers of butter folded in before using. It is what makes flaky layers in puff pastry and pastries like croissants. It takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy to prepare and fun to use!

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4 Easy Changes for Your Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

There is no universally perfect chocolate chip cookie, but we all know what cookie is perfect for us. And whether you like it chewy, crispy, cakey, or maybe a little salty, finding the right mix can take a lot of trial and error.

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Blended Veggie and Turkey Meatloaf

This may have more steps than your typical meatloaf, but it's worth it! Plus, you can cook the entire vegetable portion of this recipe a few days ahead of time (or weeks--freeze it!). We tried baking the meatloaf in a traditional loaf pan, but we got a quicker cooking time and better texture in the square baking dish (more surface area means quicker evaporation of moisture from those extra veggies).

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Building a Cheese Plate

Building a great cheese plate requires a basic familiarity with the profiles of the cheeses offered and their capacity to be other food and drink. If you're just getting started, this guide will come in handy.

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A CIA Thanksgiving Guide

Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday—a celebration of gratitude, family, and, of course, food. As we all look forward to gathering for the holidays, you can make this Thanksgiving one to remember—with tips, tricks, and recipes from the CIA.

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