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Thanksgiving Ideas and Tips
8 Creative Ways to Serve Your Thanksgiving Turkey
Change things up this year and try out some of these creative and tasty ways to prepare your main dish.
Have your Thanksgiving meal pass the toughest test, the kids table. Check out these kid-friendly meal ideas that will have these critics licking their fingers.
Traditional Thanksgiving Decor With a Twist
Discover our elegant, DIY Thanksgiving decoration tutorials and more.
Better than what
Mom Used to Make
No Thanksgiving meal is complete without dessert, and these dessert will have all pie lovers in awe. Try out one of these pie recipes and impress your guests with your awesome dessert skills.
Thanksgiving Vegetarian Style!
Have to prepare a vegetarian Thanksgiving meal? Don't stress, there are tons of tasty recipes out there that's sure to please everyone. Check out a few our favorites.
Hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner
Tip
What to Make with Thanksgiving Leftovers
Chances are you've got plenty of Thanksgiving leftovers to make use of post-feast. We've rounded up some delicious recipes to use up those veggies and turkey without feeling like you're eating Thanksgiving dinner all over again.
Tip
Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Tips & Recipes
Looking to go gluten-free for Thanksgiving this year? We've put together some helpful tips and collected some popular gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes to help you host a feast that's delicious and safe for all!
Story
Celebrating Thanksgiving with My Big Italian Family
Some Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with lots of turkey and pie. In Michele's Italian-American family, there's a bit more to it. Check out the feast only a big Italian family could mix up!
Inspiration
8 Most Creative Ways to Cook a Turkey
Try these creative ways to spice up your turkey this year from a yummy apple cider brine to a bacon covered turkey or try a spicy buffalo bird to really wow your guests!
Real Party
Thanksgiving Pie Exchange Party
Before the family comes over for the big Thanksgiving feast, get the girls together for a pie exchange party. We've got the easy tips and ideas to inspire just such a fall celebration without adding any more stress or work to your holiday to-do list.
Inspiration
Perfect Pies for Your Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving dessert wouldn't be complete without pie, right? While we're certainly serving this traditional dessert recipe at our feasts this year, we're getting creative with how we do it. Check out our gallery of perfect pies for Thanksgiving to find the recipe that's just right for your family feast!
Decoration
Traditional Thanksgiving Decorations with a Twist
This year we're revamping our Thanksgiving traditions with these natural decor ideas and Thanksgiving recipes. Inspired by the colors and design of our Pear Tree Greetings invitation, the look of our feast shouts fall harvest with a modern twist.
Recipe
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
While it may be all about the turkey at some tables, we bet everyone's holiday celebration will taste a whole lot more delicious with the addition of some of our favorite vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes. Click through to make sure you won't forget recipes like pumpkin risotto or wild mushroom stuffing at this year's Thanksgiving feast!
Activity
Make a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Family Dinner
If you spend Thanksgiving Day scrambling from one house to another with young kids in tow, chances are you'll have a tough time actually celebrating the holiday. Why not plan a kid-friendly Thanksgiving dinner at your own home in the days leading up to Turkey Day? We've got the tips to pull it off here.
Story
My Family's Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Traditions
While popular movies might paint Thanksgiving dinner as a picture perfect family feast, the reality for many American families' Thanksgiving traditions are much different. Read our Contributor Karen Perkins' nontraditional approach to celebrating the all-American holiday and why she wouldn't trade it for anything.
Round Up
Thanksgiving Cookies
Decorate your cookies with the colors and flavors of Thanksgiving! Bake some bite-sized turkeys or mix up some mini pilgrim hats and turn any ordinary sweet into a fun and festive treat.
Drink
Tasty & Toasty Thanksgiving Cocktails & Mocktails
Liquify the flavors of fall with these tasty Thanksgiving cocktails and mocktails! You can skip the hours of baking desserts by mixing up some sweet and festive cocktails. Bottoms up!
Dessert Recipes
Thanksgiving Desserts Recipes
Thanksgiving is your time to let warm, fall ingredients shine. These dessert recipes use favorites like pumpkin, brandy, and spices to bring a fall flair to your table.
Cupcakes
Thanksgiving Cupcakes
Cupcakes have taken the dessert world by storm over the past few years - tell the pie to move over this year and let them take over your Thanksgiving dessert spread. We have some fun and easy Thanksgiving cupcakes that even the kids can help make!
Inspiration
Toddler Thanksgiving Crafts
Teach your little aspiring artist about Thanksgiving with these easy and fun Thanksgiving toddler crafts. From a turkey hat to a DIY Thanksgiving dinner placement, they'll love celebrating Turkey Day with these ideas.
Recipes
No-Bake Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
What would Thanksgiving be without pie? Whether you're just not terribly comfortable in the kitchen baking or in a time crunch and need a homemade pie stat, we've got three easy no-bake pie recipes to impress.
Activity
Thanksgiving Table Game Idea
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends. At your Thanksgiving dinner, play a fun party game. This activity will get all your guests talking and everyone laughing. This game is a great icebreaker!
Tip
Ways to Make Sure Side Dishes Come Out On Time
Your Turkey is most likely the star of your Thanksgiving feast, but what about those side supporters? Make sure your potatoes, veggies and stuffing all come out on time with these easy tips.
Story
Handprint Turkey Thanksgiving Crafts
Hand print turkey Thanksgiving crafts are a classic kid project around the holiday. While they might make one every year, turkey handprints will never go out of style. Not only are they a fun and festive way to get the kids involved in the holiday, they're also a physical record of how the kiddies will grow over the years - a priceless treasure for any parent.
Decoration
Dried Wheat Grass Centerpiece for Fall
Dress your Thanksgiving dinner table with this beautiful wheat grass centerpieces. This decoration draws upon the beautiful, natural colors fall has to offer and makes your table instantly more sophisticated
Recipe
Simple Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe
If you're planning to stuff your family with a big Thanksgiving feast, consider serving them this simple pumpkin pie without the crust - it'll save on calories, but won't sacrifice flavor!
Recipe
Wild Mushroom Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
Whether you enjoy the actual stuffing cooked inside the turkey, or prefer a side cooked version is up to you, but homemade stuffing is always a must for the big Thanksgiving feast. This wild mushroom stuffing recipe adds an earthy, savory flavor to the meal and enhances the classic Thanksgiving side just a bit!
Recipe
Low-Cal Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a more popular Thanksgiving side dish at holiday feasts, but they're also usually filled with a whole lot of calories. We've whipped up a skinny mashed potato recipe that cuts the calorie count, but not the flavor - we bet no one will realize it's low-cal!
Craft
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Toddlers
Hosting the Thanksgiving feast is no easy feat, and if you're a busy mom trying to do just that, you've got an even bigger challenge. With excited kids in tow, you've got to cook and prep all while keeping them safe and entertained. We've got a fun and festive toddler Thanksgiving craft to help you on that front!
Recipe
Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers
This year, make sure the main meal is really the feast. Serve light appetizers that won't fill guests up too early, but will still satisfy.
Recipe
Pumpkin Risotto Recipe
Creamy risotto is an elegant side dish to serve at any holiday celebration. Add in a touch of pumpkin and a few other seasonal flavors and you've got yourself the perfect side to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey.
Recipe
Easy Blueberry Pie Recipe
Just because everyone else might be thinking pumpkin and apple for their Thanksgiving pies doesn't mean you have to! We've got a quick and simple semi-homemade blueberry pie recipe that's sure to impress and offer up sweeter bite to the Thanksgiving dessert spread.
Recipe
Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
Pumpkin might be the traditional Thanksgiving pie to serve at your feast's dessert, but apple is just as popular. This Dutch apple pie recipe is one of our very favorites thanks to it's crumble top.
Activity
Plan a Pie Exchange Holiday Party
Pie plays a major role at Thanksgiving celebrations, so why not host a mini party in the days leading up to the holiday that's all about this classic American dessert? Like a cookie swap, a pie exchange party is a fun pre-holiday soiree to enjoy with the ladies so you can de-stress, have fun and get holiday to-dos done! Check our tips out to host one of your own.
Expert Advice
Shawn Rabideau's Innovative and Inexpensive Thanksgiving Dinner
Many Americans are seeing a dent put into their plans with the current economic climate. Rather than looking at the situation with despair, take this time to enjoy the most important part of life - sharing whatever you can with loved ones in the best way possible. Expert Shawn Rabideau has the Thanksgiving plan on a budget.
Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipes
Celebrations.com Expert Shawn Rabideau stopped by TV Land's Best Night In to share some of his favorite Thanksgiving sides. Check out a clip of Shawn's appearance here along with all the tasty recipes he shared.
Activity
Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Games
While the adults cook away in the kitchen or kick back in the den to watch the game you'll want to have something fun planned for the kids. These games are good for them to enjoy on their own, but adults will have fun, too.
Tip
Ideas to Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Budget
With the tough economy looming as the unwelcome guest at many families Thanksgiving feast, there are a few ways to celebrate the holiday in a budget-friendly way.
Recipe
Hearty Vegetarian Barley Casserole
Hearty vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes make for a delicious addition to the holiday feast. This casserole side is chock full of seasonal vegetables as well as savory herbs and flavors. Whether eaten alongside the turkey or on its own, this dish is guaranteed to please!
Craft
Mason Jar Holiday Gifts
In addition to the fabulous meal you have just prepared, give your guests another thing to be thankful for. this fabulous favor is completely customizable for your party guests. Use these helpful tips on how decorate and fill your mason jars with some wonderful treats.
Traditions
Thanksgiving Traditions
If your only experience with Thanksgiving history is dressing up as a Pilgrim, it might be time to brush up on why we celebrate.
Recipe
Grand Marnier Roasted Turkey
Cooking the actual turkey is a big responsibility, but a marinade is key. This Grand Marnier glaze is an excellent choice for a moist, delicious bird.
Recipe
Caramel Apple Cake
For a dressy dessert that's also super easy to bake, try this yummy caramel apple cake. It's full of fall flavor and will please non-pie lovers, plus it makes for such a pretty display on your table!
Recipe
Apple Pear Cobbler
This fall inspired treat hits the spot for Thanksgiving. Pears and Apples combine with white wine into a classic flavor for this cobbler. So tasty, your guests will beg for the recipe, but we will leave decision to share it or not up to you.
Recipe
Roasted Turkey
There's no shame in having never roasted a turkey! There's a first time for everything, and if this is your first Thanksgiving at home, then it's definitely your chance to shine.
Tip
Turkey Tips
If you've never prepared a turkey before making your first attempt on Thanksgiving can be a daunting endeavor. Avoid a turkey disaster with these pro turkey tips.
Recipe
Pumpkin Parfaits
Pumpkin pie is a staple at Thanksgiving celebrations. However, if your are want to put a twist on your typical pumpkin pie or want to make a trendy version for your party, make these pumpkin parfaits!
Recipe
Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich
This hot turkey sandwich is an old one we've revamped. Give Andrea's tasty bite a try using your Thanksgiving leftovers. It's great for brunch!
Recipe
Turkey Enchiladas
Take your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers south of the border! Celebrations Expert has the perfect Turkey Enchiladas to try.
Craft
Pumpkin Pie Thanksgiving Cookies
Not a big pie lover? Well, until now you may have been out of luck when it came to the Thanksgiving dessert table. But this year you can eat some "pumpkin pie" in cookie form! These little treats are super super simple thanks to Meaghan Mountford's easy how-to.
Activity
5 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
Help your kids get excited for Thanksgiving by preparing some fun and festive Thanksgiving activities and crafts. Your little pilgrims will be excited for November every year!
Recipe
Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
We've found people typically love 'em or hate 'em, but we've yet to find someone who doesn't like our brussel sprouts. Dressed with pancetta it's a palate pleasing side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving.
Recipe
Cranberry Walnut Ball
Mix up a nutty cheese spread that your Thanksgiving guests will gobble up. Paired with some crackers, it's an easy, no-fail appetizer that they'll love for the flavor and you'll love because it's budget-friendly and simple.
Recipe
Cute Cornucopia Cookies for Thanksgiving
Ice cream cones filled with mini fruit and veggie inspired sugar cookies become adorably sweet Thanksgiving cornucopias that taste delicious and do double duty as a place setting for your guests.
Activity
Thanksgiving Traditions to Teach Children
Teach the kids about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in a fun way. Our ideas will have them engaging with, learning about and enjoying the holiday.
Recipe
Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies
We've all made the turkey cookies for Thanksgiving that have candy corn feathers, so why not switch things up this year and create some treats that look a bit more professional, but are really just as easy to make? Meaghan Mountford shows you how here!
Recipe
Cornbread Turkey Stuffing
Bring an international flair to your Thanksgiving celebration with this cornbread stuffing recipe that uses ground pork, tequila, plantains, and poblano chilies!
Recipe
Spiced Holiday Nuts
These spiced nuts make a fabulous appetizer for your Thanksgiving dinner or a great party favor for guests to take home. Making these flavorful nuts is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast!
Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast Filets with Gravy
A twist on Turkey that deserves to sit at the center of your table this Thanksgiving, our Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast Filets with Gravy are a decadent and savory treat. Juicy, delicious, and simple this entree is one everyone will want seconds of.
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