For one, it is a no-cook recipe. Instead the orange and cranberry just go into a food processor and get pulsed until they form a roughly chopped mixture. It can be done in 15 minutes. And second, it can be prepared ahead of time. In fact, Bourdain preferred it that way, saying it only got better the longer it sat in the fridge. It's the kind of prep-and-forget-it holiday side dish recipe that a cook trying to optimize their time will really appreciate.
There's a chew to it, a hallmark flavor and texture to it, and you pull them and there's a little bit of resistance. So it took a while until I was able to happen upon something that worked. She found that potato flakes from instant mashed potato boxes could re-create the classic, chewy texture. After sharing her recipe on her website, she found that other gluten-free eaters were similarly impressed with the power of the potato flake.
In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until it's smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine the smoothed cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and cream cheese. Mix until it's well-combined, then set it aside. In a food processor, pulse the cranberries, jalapenos, red onion and cilantro until it's all finely chopped. If you want a chunky dip, leave them roughly chopped. To the yogurt mixture, add the honey, lime zest and lime juice, and mix to combine.
A truly great Thanksgiving pie is sometimes best left to the professionals. At the very least, it's one less thing to worry about, and bringing a showstopping dessert is a surefire way to become the most popular person at dinner.
Finding a shortcut to put a good Thanksgiving meal on the table is always welcome, and starting this month Subway is offering a quick-and-easy sandwich variation on one of the most complicated holiday centerpieces: the Turducken. Normally made by stuffing a chicken inside a duck that is then stuffed inside a turkey, the Turducken has become a quirky holiday tradition for many over the past few decades. While the Turducken's origins are a bit of a mystery, it has always seemed like more of a novelty than a great way to cook a dinner, but there is no denying its meaty appeal.
I may have roasted my first turkey this year, but I will always think fondly of my turkey-free Thanksgivings past (and future, I reckon). Every time I hear the collective tizzy about "how to roast the best turkey" I think, "Just roast a chicken instead!" Or a nice leg of lamb, or even two whole sides of fish. All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn't really much care for anyway (what? it's true!).
This recipe comes with its own list of not-to-miss tips to ensure the creamiest mashed potatoes ever to hit your table. Make sure you know where you've stashed the ricer (or food mill). My colleague Chris Morocco probably didn't expect his recipe to reach the gold standard for green beans. Yet they've enjoyed the title year in and year out. No cream of mushroom soup here, but there will be French's Crispy Fried Onions.
Pumpkin is associated with everything in autumn, from the décor to the food. However, it is rare if pumpkin makes an appearance on the Thanksgiving table in any other form besides pumpkin pie. Mix up your thanksgiving dinner by putting pumpkin somewhere you wouldn't normally find it. Pumpkin soup might be something your guests would ever expect. Have some fun in how you server Pumpkin Soup You can serve the soup in bowls like normal people...or get have some fun and serve it in hollowed-out pumpkins of whatever size you'd like. Teeny tiny ones would be darling. But teeny tiny ones aren't big enough for a decent serving size. This will be a dinner option your guests will not forget!
Aldi said they have offered the lowest per-person price on a Thanksgiving meal for years compared to other nationwide grocery chains, and this year they're going even lower than in 2024. This is not a meal kit available at stores - instead, the grocer curated a shopping list for customers that covers everything they need to make a 14-pound turkey, rolls, cranberry sauce, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie for 10.
"What are you doing for Thanksgiving?" I have been asking myself this question since late summer as I sort through my work calendar, restaurant openings, and vacation schedules. My family asks too, and my friends remind me of their standing invites. I'm still not quite sure as I write this letter. I have been traveling the last few Thanksgivings-usually for work-and have had to send kind wishes through group chats and swoon over turkey and dressing and dishes of macaroni and cheese on FaceTime.
Popeyes offers two options for getting your frozen Thanksgiving turkey, with the bird available to be shipped nationwide and picked up in stores. The shipping options will probably be the most convenient for most people, but there is one catch. This year, the turkey is priced starting at $54.99 for pickup, which is more expensive but not too bad compared to a normal Butterball-style frozen turkey from the supermarket. However, shipping that big bird costs a pretty penny, and it will up the price of your Thanksgiving dinner to $99.
Pear and blue cheese are a classic combo that has been around for a long time. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to serve everything pear as these late fall and early winter months are when pears are in season. Their delicious sweetness matches perfectly with the crunch of the nuts and the savory flavor of the blue cheese to make a salad everyone will rave about this holiday season.
What's better than the familiar sight of a warm, homemade pumpkin pie as the Thanksgiving season rolls around? A bunch of adorable, bite-sized pumpkin pies, that's what. While a big slice of pie is both comforting and eye-catching, a miniature pie encapsulates all of the elements in a much more manageable portion. These tiny pumpkin pie bites are not only much cuter than their larger counterparts, but they're also easier to serve, and they're perfect for gifting or bringing to parties.
