Your Thanksgiving Menu Made Easy

By Anisa Arsenault

Whether you’re in charge of hosting duties or just preparing the pecan pie, consider using this weekend as a Turkey Day dry run. Can you prepare for family drama? Nope. But can you make sure that your stuffing is the big hit of the night? Absolutely.

A Classic Roast Turkey

A no-fail turkey recipe you can actually pull off — you know, without setting off the smoke alarms. Plus, if you’re stumped on how to carve that bird correctly, you can follow our step-by-step guide here.

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The Easiest Prime Rib Recipe, Ever

With only five ingredients and two simple steps, you’ll have a delish prime rib ready to feed eight (and your sanity will be saved…you’re welcome.)

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Mouthwatering Mashed Potatoes

When it comes to comfort food, nothing says indulgent like a huge bowl of homemade mashed potatoes. Plus, this no-fail fall favorite is so good, your dinner guests will definitely be going back for seconds.

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Quick and Healthy Green Beans

Balance things out with this good-for-you green beans side dish — it’s healthy, crazy-quick and comes together in just under 30 minutes.

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Super-Simple Homemade Stuffing

Because, after all — what’s Thanksgiving without this carb-filled classic?

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In-a-Snap Sweet Potato Casserole

Serve this easy, homemade casserole for a side dish even your in-laws will admit to loving.

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Perfect Pecan Pie

Show off those baking skills with this traditional Thanksgiving classic.

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All-American Apple Pie

Put those fresh fall apples to good use with this sweet, crowd-pleasing dessert.

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Semi-Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Now that you’ve mastered the apple pie, it only makes sense to move on to pumpkin, no?

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