The Atlantic Thanksgiving Menu
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With so much food during the meal itself, no need to start off with heavy hors d'oeuvres. Serve these roast chestnuts as the guests arrive for a tasty--but not too filling--accompaniment for cocktails. View recipe here .
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
This hearty, flavorful soup is an ideal way to start the Thanksgiving meal--and it's vegetarian, so even your guests that eschew meat will enjoy it. View recipe here .
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
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This simple simple salad is another ideal starter, as it's light, flavorful, and leaves plenty of room for turkey and sides. View recipe here .
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
 Photo by Regina Charboneau | Thanksgiving's signature dish is juicy and moist thanks to a secret ingredient: anchovies. Your guests will never guess what is making the bird so flavorful. View recipe here . And for tips on how to select a good turkey, click here for a complete guide. |
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
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Turkey isn't the only meat that belongs on the Thanksgiving table, however. For a change of pace, serve this brisket as well. View recipe here .
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
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This colorful side combines two Thanksgiving classics: yams and cranberries. View recipe here .
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
 Photo by Ellen Silverman | Beyond mashed potatoes: Vegetable purees highlight the season's produce and offer fresh dishes for the traditional table. Learn more here . |
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
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This dish offers another way to enjoy vegetables on Thanksgiving, but beware--it's so rich it's only legal to eat it twice a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas. View recipe here .
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
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No Thanksgiving meal is complete without stuffing. View recipe here .
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
For dessert, nothing beats a dish made with seasonal fruit. Apples are a classic ingredient in Thanksgiving desserts, so you can select from a tarte tatin , an apple crumble , or a classic apple pie . And if you need help deciding which type of apple to use, click here for a guide to the full range of variations.
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.
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Pears are another fall fruit that makes an ideal end to a holiday meal. Sally Schneider offers nine ways to enjoy the fruit, while Zeke Emanuel gives recommendations for which varieties to try.
From starters to dessert, everything you need for an unforgettable holiday meal.