Your Thanksgiving survival guide
As you’ve doubtless noticed, it’s almost Thanksgiving — the one meal of the year that people invest with the most meaning, spend the most time worrying about, and thus freak out over the most. Calm down. We’re here to help.
We’re also here to remind you that it’ll all work out in the end, and so it’s important to take some time to have an actual holiday. Sit down, pour yourself a drink (tea works admirably, too), and put everything into perspective. Because this holiday is about giving thanks for friends and family and all the good things we have — and not about having a nervous breakdown over mashed potatoes.
Here’s some of our comprehensive coverage of this most food-related of holidays, a day when we should be grateful for having a table to set in the first place.
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The big day is almost here.
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The pairing possibilities for craft brews at your Thanksgiving feast are nearly limitless.
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Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, and it’s never too soon to start planning your menu.
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If you’re looking for a comforting dish to keep you warm on a chilly night, you can’t go wrong with a savory bread pudding or gratin.
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Whether you’re looking for possible candidates to round out your Thanksgiving or holiday spread, or simply searching for a comforting dish on a chilly night, you can’t go wrong with these ideas.
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Thanksgiving is simply not complete without pumpkin pie.
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For even the most reclusive, the holiday season can involve a fearsome round of dinner parties and festivities.
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Pumpkin shows up on the Thanksgiving table in so many guises.
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When you want to add a little extra depth to a recipe, consider toasting the nuts or spices before adding them to a dish.
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Really nothing more than a combination of egg whites and sugar whipped to frothy peaks, meringue is a simple but key player in a variety of baking and pastry recipes.
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Many people avoid using pearl and other small onions because of the daunting fact that the onions have to be peeled.
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No Thanksgiving meal is complete without the pie.
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As wonderful as they may be in a recipe, leeks can often be a real pain to clean.
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This recipe is a reminder that a well-made roll is something special.
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Homemade whipped cream. Try it just once and you’ll never look at the store brands again.
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When meats or vegetables are sautéed, seared or roasted, they leave behind browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
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If you’re planning a holiday family dinner, you’ll want to have a couple of cocktails ready.
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Every cook needs an accurate oven to get the job done right, especially when it comes to the holidays.
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Love Brussels sprouts?
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The basic recipe on the back of the cranberry bag is easy, but with just a little extra effort, you can create a really special sauce that exudes both tartness and sweetness.
