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It doesn't get more Thanksgiving than this cranberry relish recipe, which has a refreshing twist thanks to grapefruit.

This quick tartar sauce is made with mayonnaise and pickle juice. It's brightened by a hit of lemon juice.

This recipe—like a lot of Mexican-inspired cooking—allows you to invest as much time and energy as you are willing to devote, or you can skip over whole sections with shortcuts (buy prepared green salsa, used canned chile strips, grab a rotisserie chicken).