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Our Top 50 Thanksgiving Recipes

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Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

Whether you’re planning a traditional Thanksgiving menu featuring classics like turkey, savory green bean casserole and homemade cranberry sauce or experimenting with new takes on your family traditions, you’re going to need a few ideas to get you started. Luckily, our 50 most-popular Thanksgiving recipes have you covered. This collection of feast-worthy eats includes soups and appetizers to start your meal, turkey and side dishes to round it out — and even desserts. You’ll truly find everything you need to host the perfect holiday meal.

There are lots of great options but this flavorful turkey is truly one of the best. A slather of mayonnaise on the bird pulls double duty by standing in as a flavor-packed rub as well as adding moisture and fat to often dry meat. And what’s particularly great is that it browns the skin beautifully without the constant basting that most birds need.

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17 Freezer-Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes You Can Make Right Now

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Stock Your Freezer Before Thanksgiving

Maybe you have that big work conference right before Thanksgiving, or a million homemade costumes to make for the school play. Whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish to pass, we’ve got you covered. These dishes can be made right now (from Thanksgiving sides to desserts) and go into your freezer for a later date. We’ll tell you how to get them ready when Turkey Day rolls around, so that homemade is within reach even if you’re short on time. No need to thank us on the national day of gratitude — the satisfaction that we’ll be helping you eat well is thanks enough.

We love this genius make-ahead. Though you could just assemble the casserole and bake day-of, you can also wrap that casserole, freeze it, and forget about it until an hour before go-time. Then, just unwrap and bake right from the freezer. A last-minute topping of fried onions will give it that essential little something extra.

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70 Easy Chicken Dinners You’ll Make on Repeat

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Our Best Chicken Dinner Ideas

You don’t need to be a pro in the kitchen to whip up these delicious chicken recipes. Even beginner cooks will find that these no-sweat recipes come together with ease.

Chicken is often a go-to protein, mostly because it’s easy to cook and is considered a lean protein. Though chicken has a reputation for being bland, that couldn’t be further from the proof. Whether you prefer juicy chicken thighs or tender chicken breasts, there are so many easy ways to dress the meat up and turn it into a winning meal. If you’re looking for flavorful chicken recipes, we recommend starting with this Tuscan Chicken Skillet. It’s full of bacon, cream and Parmesan—is your mouth watering yet? There’s no need to go out to dinner when you can make this restaurant-style creamy, cheesy chicken and fettuccine at home.

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93 One-Pot Meals You’ll Keep Coming Back To

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Our Favorite One-Pot Dinners

There’s no denying that the least exciting part of cooking is cleaning up the mess afterwards. Whether you tackle a good, old-fashioned Sunday supper or a simple weeknight meal, it feels like the dirty pots, pans and plates always pile up fast. That’s where these one-pan mealscome in. Grab your favorite casserole dish to make a dump dinner, break out the cast-iron skillet and whip up rustic chicken and dumplings or turn to your Instant Pot for shrimp scampi in just 20 minutes; whatever you decide, you’ll find that these one-pot dinners are wonderfully delicious — and make cleanup a breeze. Take this American version of goulash, for example. It features hearty pasta and plenty of aromatic spices (including paprika as a nod to the traditional Hungarian dish) for a comforting and complete meal that can be made entirely in your Dutch oven. What could be easier?

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29 Slow-Cooker Soups and Stews for Busy Nights

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If you’re anything like us then there are times when you don’t mind staying near the kitchen all day to simmer a batch of homemade soup on the stovetop—and there are other times when you really need from-scratch with less fuss. These are the recipes we reach for when we need a helping hand. By taking advantage of your slow cooker you can make everything from chicken soup to beef stew for hardly any effort at all.

One of our go-to recipes? This comforting classic. Slow-cook aromatic vegetables with chicken thighs to make a delicious broth. You can customize the soup by replacing noodles with your favorite cooked grains as well.

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25 Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipes That Will Become Your New Go-Tos

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Healthy Ideas for the Slow Cooker

There’s no denying that a good slow cooker is a must for every home cook. Paired with a few reliable recipes it can handle weeknight chicken dinners, batches of chili and everyone’s favorite sweets. It’s a great way to cook ribs, cobblers and potato salad during the summer (without heating up your entire kitchen!) and, believe it or not, you can even bake a loaf of homemade bread in one. So, it should come as no surprise that your trusty slow cooker is ideal for healthy meals too. One of our favorites? This wholesome vegetarian dinner that can be eaten the day you make it—or stowed in the freezer for busy weeknights. Quartering the cauliflower, rather than cutting it into florets, allows this meal to simmer all day without it becoming mush.

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100 Warming Soups and Stews You’ll Want to Cozy Up To

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Our Best Soup Recipes

Whether you’re a fan of comforting potato soup, creamy tomato soup, old-fashioned chicken noodle or something healthy and packed with vegetables, there’s truly no better way to warm up on a chilly day than with a bowl of homemade soup. Many can be made with very little fuss in your slow-cooker or Instant Pot—and stored in the freezer for whenever you need a quick and satisfying meal—making soup one of our go-to dishes year-round. Looking for a few recipes to get you started? We’ve got plenty right here (from bean soups to chowders), starting with an easy chicken soup that is filled with fresh homemade egg noodles. The key is to make a quick 5-ingredient pasta dough and then simply grate it directly into store-bought chicken broth using a box grater. Rounded out with some veg and shredded rotisserie chicken, it’s a perfect dinner.

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55 Back-to-School Recipe Ideas That Will Earn You an A+

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Our Best Recipes for Back to School

Whether it’s homework, science projects, sports practice or the band concert, there’s no shortage of things to do once the school year is in full swing—and the only way to keep up with them all is to make sure everyone in your family is full and fueled. For some of us that means making sure we’ve got a kid-friendly breakfast ready in the morning or filling our little ones’ lunchboxes with the perfect midday meal. For others, it’s all about getting dinner on the table at night. Luckily, you can find everything you need right here, starting with this irresistible, fall-off-the-bone chicken. A dry brine combined with low and slow roasting, produces some seriously succulent and juicy meat. A quick flash under the broiler at the end turns the skin crisp and golden. This dinner takes a bit of time and planning but is pretty hands-off, leaving you plenty of time to tackle some of the other tasks on your to-do list while dinner cooks.

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25 Foil Packet Recipes for Fuss-Free Cooking

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Our Best Ideas for Foil Packet Meals and Desserts

From hearty breakfasts to sizzling seafood dinners (and even gooey grilled desserts), these all-in-one meals deliver big flavor with minimal cleanup. Aluminum foil is the secret weapon to stress-free cooking: just wrap, seal and let the heat do its work. Whether you’re meal-prepping at home, feeding a crowd in the backyard or finishing up a day of camping, these recipes can help you get dinner ready — no skillet or sink required.

A flavorful combination of garlic, chipotle hot sauce, beer, butter, and fresh lime juice create a silky sauce that gently cooks shrimp in a foil pack. Pop it on the grill or over your campfire for just a few minutes to allow the sauce to steam. Finish it with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a hot scoop of steamed rice.

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