Smoked turkey is a delicious alternative to a traditional roasted turkey – and it frees up space in your oven! Consider smoking your turkey this year to add a whole new depth of flavor to your Thanksgiving dinner. Spatchcocking (or butterflying) will also cut the cooking time of your turkey down significantly, leaving you more time to enjoy the holiday!

Roasted Turkey is the cornerstone of any traditional holiday meal.

Turkey gravy is what unites your whole holiday meal – literally and figuratively.

Brining is a surprisingly simple way to add loads of flavor and moisture to poultry and pork. In the most basic sense, it’s the marinating of leaner meats to add moisture and tenderize them. But more specifically, the herbs, salts, and spices of the brine can transform a typically dry turkey into the most tender and juicy entrée you can imagine.

During the cooking process, meat can lose up to 30% of its water. Proper brining can cut that moisture loss in half. The brining solution actually works to gently break down the meat fibers, allowing more moisture and flavor to be infused.

The truth is until you’ve tried brining, you’ll never know how tender and juicy a turkey can be!

Looking for a vegetarian holiday show-stopper to satisfy your Thanksgiving cravings? Look no further than this decadent stuffed acorn squash! Made with all the Thanksgiving flavors you know and love, it’s the perfect meatless alternative to the classic holiday turkey, and with quinoa instead of traditional bread stuffing, it makes a great gluten-free side option as well.

Whether you prefer a classic green bean casserole or want a revamped take on this simple vegetable, let green beans take center stage this Thanksgiving. The turkey generally gets fussed over the most on Thanksgiving, but sometimes the sides are more memorable than the ‘ol bird. We know holidays can be stressful, so we’re sharing our easy recipe for everyone’s favorite holiday dish that only takes 30 minutes. From our recipe collection to yours.

Thanksgiving is definitely a day for forgetting the calorie counter and just indulging, but we like to think that a fresh salad will always be welcome addition to the holiday table. Bright citrus and tender beets come together for a flavorful salad that adds a pop of both bright color and bright flavor to any meal, cutting through the stodge like a hot knife through butter! Make it the fresh dish in your main holiday lineup, or enjoy it as a light appetizer that’s perfect for awakening the appetite.

We’ve ditched the canned soup in favor of fresh mushrooms and cream sauce in this updated version of the Thanksgiving classic. It’s a small thing to do, but we feel it makes all the difference in the world!