Pictures: Top Thanksgiving Foods
This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows a roasted Thanksgiving turkey in Concord, N.H. Regardless of how you cook the turkey, experts say to make sure you let it sit, undisturbed, on a cutting board or platter for at least 30 minutes before carving. This allows the bird to finish cooking more gently and reabsorb all of its juices, producing moist meat. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: OTK (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
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Most likely, you’ve been planning your Thanksgiving Day meal for a little while now. However, every year the issue surfaces of what to make and how much to serve, as the number of guests change, along with their eating habits. And do you want a fridge full of leftovers?
If you’re not sure which foods are must-haves, the highly criticized food critics at the Daily Press have compiled this list of Thanksgiving musts-haves.
This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows a roasted Thanksgiving turkey and gravy in Concord, N.H. Regardless of how you cook the turkey, experts say to make sure you let it sit, undisturbed, on a cutting board or platter for at least 30 minutes before carving. This allows the bird to finish cooking more gently and reabsorb all of its juices, producing moist meat. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM202 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows a roasted Thanksgiving turkey in Concord, N.H. Regardless of how you cook the turkey, experts say to make sure you let it sit, undisturbed, on a cutting board or platter for at least 30 minutes before carving. This allows the bird to finish cooking more gently and reabsorb all of its juices, producing moist meat. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: OTK (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows a roasted Thanksgiving turkey gravy in Concord, N.H. Regardless of how you cook the turkey, experts say to make sure you let it sit, undisturbed, on a cutting board or platter for at least 30 minutes before carving. This allows the bird to finish cooking more gently and reabsorb all of its juices, producing moist meat. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM203 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
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This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows a roasted Thanksgiving turkey and gravy in Concord, N.H. Regardless of how you cook the turkey, experts say to make sure you let it sit, undisturbed, on a cutting board or platter for at least 30 minutes before carving. This allows the bird to finish cooking more gently and reabsorb all of its juices, producing moist meat. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM204 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows a roasted Thanksgiving turkey in Concord, N.H. Regardless of how you cook the turkey, experts say to make sure you let it sit, undisturbed, on a cutting board or platter for at least 30 minutes before carving. This allows the bird to finish cooking more gently and reabsorb all of its juices, producing moist meat. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM201 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows brown butter rosemary mashed potatoes in Concord, NH. We started by creating a master recipe for basic, buttery-creamy mashed potatoes that are delicious just as they are. We also offer you six ways to jazz up our basic recipe. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows deviled mashed potatoes in Concord, NH. We started by creating a master recipe for basic, buttery-creamy mashed potatoes that are delicious just as they are. We also offer you six ways to jazz up our basic recipe. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM
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This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows blue walnut mashed potatoes in Concord, NH. We started by creating a master recipe for basic, buttery-creamy mashed potatoes that are delicious just as they are. We also offer you six ways to jazz up our basic recipe. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM306 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows deviled mashed potatoes in Concord, NH. We started by creating a master recipe for basic, buttery-creamy mashed potatoes that are delicious just as they are. We also offer you six ways to jazz up our basic recipe. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM309 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows deviled mashed potatoes in Concord, NH. We started by creating a master recipe for basic, buttery-creamy mashed potatoes that are delicious just as they are. We also offer you six ways to jazz up our basic recipe. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM305 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows brown butter rosemary mashed potatoes in Concord, NH. We started by creating a master recipe for basic, buttery-creamy mashed potatoes that are delicious just as they are. We also offer you six ways to jazz up our basic recipe. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM308 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
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This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows brown butter rosemary mashed potatoes in Concord, NH. We started by creating a master recipe for basic, buttery-creamy mashed potatoes that are delicious just as they are. We also offer you six ways to jazz up our basic recipe. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM307 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Sept. 28, 2015, photo shows vegetarian harvest roast in Concord, N.H. This harvest roast is bold and substantial, just the vegetarian anchor you need to go alongside the mashed potatoes, stuffing and Brussels sprouts. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM210 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015 photo, shows green beans with toasted crumbs in Concord, N.H. This recipe will help liven up green beans for the holidays. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM131 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Sept. 28, 2015, photo shows vegetarian harvest roast in Concord, N.H. This harvest roast is bold and substantial, just the vegetarian anchor you need to go alongside the mashed potatoes, stuffing and Brussels sprouts. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM205 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
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This Sept. 28, 2015, photo shows vegetarian harvest roast in Concord, N.H. This harvest roast is bold and substantial, just the vegetarian anchor you need to go alongside the mashed potatoes, stuffing and Brussels sprouts. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM206 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Sept. 14, 2015 photo shows shortbread corn pudding in Concord, NH. A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving that combines two ingredients that will go great with a roasted chicken, turkey or ham. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM506 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Sept. 14, 2015 photo shows shortbread corn pudding in Concord, NH. Want a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, combine both spoonbread and corn pudding into one. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM501 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 12, 2015 photo shows citrus pumpkin meringue pie in Concord, NH. This Thanksgiving pie is deliciously deceptive, hidden under the meringue is a classic pumpkin pie spiked with just a hint of citrus. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM305 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
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This Oct. 12, 2015 photo shows citrus pumpkin meringue pie in Concord, NH. This Thanksgiving pie is deliciously deceptive, hidden under the meringue is a classic pumpkin pie spiked with just a hint of citrus. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM302 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 12, 2015, photo, shows sweet sesame dinner rolls in Concord, N.H. This recipe is a cross between an Italian scali bread, a light, tender bread crusted in sesame seeds, and a Portuguese sweet roll. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM352 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows seeded rye and apple Thanksgiving stuffing in Concord, N.H. Making one giant batch of stuffing allows for some of it to be used to stuff the turkey, while the rest can be put into a well-buttered baking dish. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM225 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows sausage and grape Thanksgiving stuffing in Concord, N.H. Making one giant batch of stuffing allows for some of it to be used to stuff the turkey, while the rest can be put into a well-buttered baking dish. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: OTK (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
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This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows sausage and grape Thanksgiving stuffing in Concord, N.H. Making one giant batch of stuffing allows for some of it to be used to stuff the turkey, while the rest can be put into a well-buttered baking dish. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM221 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows sausage and grape Thanksgiving stuffing in Concord, N.H. Making one giant batch of stuffing allows for some of it to be used to stuff the turkey, while the rest can be put into a well-buttered baking dish. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM222 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows cider-glazed sweet potatoes with fried sage, garlic and goat cheese in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM307 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows cider-glazed sweet potatoes with fried sage, garlic and goat cheese in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: OTKMM102 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
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This Oct. 12, 2015, photo shows cider-glazed sweet potatoes with fried sage, garlic and goat cheese in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: OTKMM103 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows roasted spiced pumpkin with pistachio chutney in Concord, NH. This side dish will fit in with the mosaic of other offerings at the Thanksgiving table. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM304 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015 photo shows roasted spiced pumpkin with pistachio chutney in Concord, NH. This side dish will fit in with the mosaic of other offerings at the Thanksgiving table. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM303 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows cranberry nut green beans in Concord, N.H. This recipe will help liven up green beans for the holidays. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM133 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)
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This Oct. 5, 2015, photo shows green beans with toasted crumbs in Concord, N.H. This recipe will help liven up green beans for the holidays. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) ORG XMIT: NHMM134 (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)