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5 of Our Favorite Thanksgiving Desserts

Still looking for something sweet to serve for Thanksgiving dessert? Try one of these—5 of our favorite recipes, any one the perfect end to an extraordinary meal. Maple Pumpkin Pie We think every Thanksgiving table should have a pumpkin pie, and we love this maple version with whipped cream topping. […]

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A Special Recipe for Your New Year Celebration

You may already have a New Year food tradition: black-eyed peas? Noodles? Lentils? But because this year is less than typical, you may be in the mood to try something new. If, like most of us, you have no special plans for the day, you might be looking for a […]

Side Dishes

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.

Desserts

Apple Strudel

Makes 6 servings Strudels are known for their paper-thin, flaky crust, which takes some patience, but is worth the effort. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be strudel-ing all of your favorite fillings. You can even use this dough with savory fillings, like seared mushrooms and goat cheese.

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Be This Year’s Best Guest with These Recipes

One of the biggest challenges for dinner guests on Thanksgiving is choosing a dish to bring along that won’t take up precious oven space for reheating. It’s too risky! That’s why we always choose something that can be served cold, or better yet, at room temperature. Here are some of […]

Cookies, Desserts

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Makes about 24 cookies We love these cookies for any day of the week, but they are extra special for Easter and other celebrations. Make these cookies a day or two before you plan to serve them. The cookies and icing will meld, and the icing itself will firm up […]

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Carving a Holiday Ham

Ham is an American holiday staple, and whether you buy it raw, cured, or spiral-sliced, you are in for a delicious treat. On the larger size of most roasts, a whole ham can be hard to handle! In these two galleries, we’ll walk you through carving a holiday ham, either […]