Thanksgiving: Recipes, Traditions and More
If you enjoy celebrating the fourth Thursday in November, give thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale: In 1863, she wrote to President Lincoln advocating the declaration of Thanksgiving as a national holiday. Today, the Internet offers a cornucopia of information. Use our Thanksgiving Web Guide to find Thanksgiving traditions recipes and other Thanksgiving resources. You'll also find links to the menu from the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving, learn ways to keep your guests entertained while you're doing the dishes, uncover the mystery of turkey brining and much more.
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Just because the Pilgrims didn't really eat sweet potatoes at the first Thanksgiving doesn't mean you should suffer without them. In fact, the side dishes and desserts are as crucial to the Thanksgiving meal as the turkey. Whether you'd like a fresh recipe for a traditional garnish or are looking to incorporate a new side or dessert, you'll find bright ideas for your Not-Just-Turkey Day at the sites we've collected here.
- If you're experimenting with new dishes, consider trying them out privately first before you debut them for a big Thanksgiving crowd.
- Don't discount recipes on the backs of boxes and labels of cans. After all, if the pumpkin puree company isn't an expert on turning its product into pie, who is?
- Vegetarians abstaining from turkey can eat most of the vegetable-based dishes suggested in this section, but we've also included a site specifically for vegetarian dishes.
For articles and suggestions ...
The New York Times'
article "Fixings to Make Any Turkey Fly" reveals the gourmet food products that will push your side dishes into the limelight. Take food writer Florence Fabricant's advice about farm-fresh brussels sprouts or winter squash, and you'll "glorify the bird, and make the meal worth eating."
CBS News
shares recipes presented on The Early Show by cookbook author and teacher Tori Ritchie. She offers "fun spins" on typical Thanksgiving sides.
To browse through recipes ...
Epicurious
aggregates recipes from top food magazines and cookbooks, including Gourmet and Bon Appetit. If you find the 458 recipes for Thanksgiving side dishes overwhelming, narrow your search by entering specific terms into the search bar. And be sure not to neglect your 257 options for
Thanksgiving desserts. For a really authentic Thanksgiving, peek at
descriptions and recipes circa 1621.
Food & Wine
displays a slideshow of 58 Thanksgiving dishes. You'll find pictures and recipes, but there's only one way to browse: you've got to go through the whole thing in order. Depending on how much time, patience, and enthusiasm you have, this can be thrilling or frustrating.
In a Vegetarian Kitchen
provides several recipes to create a colorful, tasty, and meatless vegetarian Thanksgiving (all recipes are vegan or have vegan versions). It features seasonal vegetable dishes and even includes vegan desserts.
In a Vegetarian Kitchen
provides several recipes to create a colorful, tasty, and meatless vegetarian Thanksgiving (all recipes are vegan or have vegan versions). It features seasonal vegetable dishes and even includes vegan desserts.
For wine ...
FoodNetwork.com
explains the best wines to serve with your Thanksgiving meal. As the holiday repast reflects a variety of flavors and textures, each traditional Thanksgiving dish is paired with a recommended wine.
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