Thanksgiving

You don’t need a pumpkin pie on the table. What you do need is an apple galette

It’s the ingredients you choose (Chorizo? Sure! Rye bread? Why not?) that will make your stuffing stand out.

The turkey’s resting, which means one thing: It’s gravy time

Every taste of these smooth and buttery spuds aims straight for the brain’s pleasure center.

Mess with the mashed potatoes and your family might revolt. But Thanksgiving vegetable sides are fair game for surprising—and seriously good—preparations.

Your mother's cranberry sauce is not the answer. These are

Salad is a crisp, vibrant, and welcome antidote to all that Thanksgiving heaviness

“Everything I love about the canned kind—and nothing I don’t!” –Claire Saffitz, associate food editor

“A tart twist on the crisp, comfort-food classic.” —Dawn Perry, senior food editor

This makes you feel like you’re on vacation no matter where you are.

“Good for dessert but even better for breakfast.” –Brad Leone, test kitchen manager

Drying the cooked potatoes in the pan means that they'll absorb that much more flavor from your herb-infused dairy. Don't skip this step!

You can also bake this candy bar of a tart in an 8x8" pan, but whatever you do, toast those nuts.

Could you make Thanksgiving gravy with store-bought broth? Sure. Would it taste as good as one made with homemade stock? Not a chance.

Here's The Foodist Andrew Knowlton's Thanksgiving rules, from football-watching etiquette to the perfect dessert

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Gingersnaps add an unexpected zing and are a great foil to the richness of this chocolatey pie. Sub in gluten-free graham crackers if you prefer.

A low-fuss soup like this spicy, hearty number is great for a crowd.

Crowned with a fried egg and drizzled with maple syrup, stuffing hash belongs in the brunch canon.

Silky, with a texture somewhere between pudding and panna cotta—and no water bath required.

Choose a country-style sourdough, preferably not too tangy, and if you prefer hot Italian links, go for it. Learn how to make this stuffing in this video.

This laid-back apple galette got a standing ovation during tastings, thanks to its crisp crust and the ideal sweet-salty balance.

Swap in veggie stock and make all your vegetarian relations happy.

Prettiest when not piled too high; divide the salad over two platters and put one at each end of the table.