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Complete Thanksgiving Menu Planner

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Planning Thanksgiving dinner for the first time or in a time crunch can prove a daunting task. The key to a successful holiday feast however, lies in simplicity.

Rather than trying new recipes for the first time, stick to basics. For one thing, it's what people actually want to eat, what they look forward to enjoying in the days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. For another, it keeps your job as host a bit easier. Classic recipes will less likely contain long ingredient lists, complicated directions or odd ingredients you have to scower the grocery store to find.

Below, we've rounded up our favorite Thanksgiving recipes to bring you a complete meal planner for your holiday feast. Print them out, head to the grocery store and get cooking! You're guaranteed to impress dinner guests with a delicicious and traditional Thanksgiving meal without causing yourself too much stress.

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Simple Roast Turkey

Recently the big trend has been to deep fry turkeys on Thanksgiving, but to keep it simple, stick to the original roasted bird. This recipe keeps it basic, but flavorful. Read More

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Basic Bread Stuffing

Stuff your bird with this classic stuffing recipe or cook it separately and serve alongside it. Either way, a heavy drizzle of gravy will make this Thanksgiving side dish a perfect pairing for your traditional turkey. Read More

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Classy Green Bean Casserole

Crunchy green beans require very little help to make them delicious. Though yams are sometimes preferred at Thanksgiving, this basic veggie dish will cut time and costs at this year's feast. Read More

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Easy Potatoes and Onions

Instead of spending the extra time and cooking process on a mashed potato side dish for everyone, pop a pan of potato wedges in the oven while the turkey cooks. This recipe is heartier and full of fresh herbs, which give it a delicious fall flavor. Read More

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Cranberry Sauce

OK, you could pop a can of cranberry sauce open and slide the wedge with it's can impression right onto a plate. It's no doubt tasty and easy, but we recommend taking the extra time to make your own for this special meal. Our recipe is a simple one requiring just three ingredients, so you have no excuses not to! Read More

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Easy Apple Cake

For dessert you can have your pies - order them in advance and pick them up at the local bakery if you do. But make sure you have a homemade dessert on hand as well. This easy apple cake is super simple and so delicious. Read More

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