Thanksgiving

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3-Hour Thanksgiving
PWWB Sidesgiving is Here!!!
How to Spatchcock a Turkey: Step-by-Step Guide to an EASY Thanksgiving Turkey!
Easy Turkey Gravy: Making Homemade Gravy from Turkey Drippings
Best-Ever Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Thanksgiving Turkey 101

Kiss bland & boring turkey goodbye for good! Learn how to make the absolutely BEST juicy, flavorful Thanksgiving turkey – in 2 hours or less!

How to Spatchcock a Turkey, step 4 continued: A whole turkey rests with the turkey breast side facing upwards a top two sheets of brown crumpled parchment paper that sit atop a white cutting board. A lemon, a whole garlic bulb, two sticks of butter, a white ramekin filled with kosher salt, a pair of kitchen shears, and fresh herbs surround the raw whole turkey.
How to Spatchcock a Turkey: Step-by-Step Guide to an EASY Thanksgiving Turkey!
An overhead shot of a roasted spatchcocked turkey seasoned with lemon herb butter arranged on a white serving platter. The platter has been garnished with various fresh herbs and lemon slices. A light gray linen napkin is tucked underneath the platter and the platter sits atop ​a lightly colored textured surface.
Easy Herb Butter Roast Spatchcock Turkey
An overhead shot of a Maple Glazed roasted spatchcocked turkey that has been carved and arranged on a white serving platter. The platter has been garnished with various fresh herbs and cranberries. A silver carving fork with a wooden handle rests on the side of the platter and a small white ramekin filled with fresh whole cranberries sits alongside the platter. A cream colored linen napkin is tucked underneath the platter. All items sit atop a creamy white textured surface area.
Maple Glazed Spatchcock Turkey

Thanksgiving Turkey 101

Kiss bland & boring turkey goodbye for good! Learn how to make the absolutely BEST juicy, flavorful Thanksgiving turkey – in 2 hours or less!

How to Spatchcock a Turkey, step 4 continued: A whole turkey rests with the turkey breast side facing upwards a top two sheets of brown crumpled parchment paper that sit atop a white cutting board. A lemon, a whole garlic bulb, two sticks of butter, a white ramekin filled with kosher salt, a pair of kitchen shears, and fresh herbs surround the raw whole turkey.
How to Spatchcock a Turkey: Step-by-Step Guide to an EASY Thanksgiving Turkey!
An overhead shot of a roasted spatchcocked turkey seasoned with lemon herb butter arranged on a white serving platter. The platter has been garnished with various fresh herbs and lemon slices. A light gray linen napkin is tucked underneath the platter and the platter sits atop ​a lightly colored textured surface.
Easy Herb Butter Roast Spatchcock Turkey
An overhead shot of a Maple Glazed roasted spatchcocked turkey that has been carved and arranged on a white serving platter. The platter has been garnished with various fresh herbs and cranberries. A silver carving fork with a wooden handle rests on the side of the platter and a small white ramekin filled with fresh whole cranberries sits alongside the platter. A cream colored linen napkin is tucked underneath the platter. All items sit atop a creamy white textured surface area.
Maple Glazed Spatchcock Turkey

Not a Fan of Turkey?

Ditch tradition this year – go ahead & try one of these festive main dishes instead!

A whole Thanksgiving chicken and potatoes are served atop of a large white platter that sits atop a muted red table cloth. A carving fork & knife rest atop the platter and the platter is surrounded by purple florals, a purple linen napkin, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a white gravy boat filled with chicken gravy.
Thanksgiving Chicken & Gravy
Grilled apple cider chicken on a large serving platter with grilled delicata squash & fresh herbs. The platter sits atop a white surface. Next to the platter is a glass of apple cider (garnished with thinly sliced apple, whole cloves & a cinnamon stick) as well as a red & white striped linen napkin.
Grilled Apple Cider Chicken with Grilled Spiced Delicata & Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic Herb Brown Butter sauce fills a gray ceramic bowl. The gnocchi is garnished with fresh sage leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese. The bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin tucked alongside & a parmesan rind & loose fresh herbs surrounding the bowl.
Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic Herb Brown Butter

Not a Fan of Turkey?

Ditch tradition this year – go ahead & try one of these festive main dishes instead!

A whole Thanksgiving chicken and potatoes are served atop of a large white platter that sits atop a muted red table cloth. A carving fork & knife rest atop the platter and the platter is surrounded by purple florals, a purple linen napkin, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a white gravy boat filled with chicken gravy.
Thanksgiving Chicken & Gravy
Grilled apple cider chicken on a large serving platter with grilled delicata squash & fresh herbs. The platter sits atop a white surface. Next to the platter is a glass of apple cider (garnished with thinly sliced apple, whole cloves & a cinnamon stick) as well as a red & white striped linen napkin.
Grilled Apple Cider Chicken with Grilled Spiced Delicata & Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic Herb Brown Butter sauce fills a gray ceramic bowl. The gnocchi is garnished with fresh sage leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese. The bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin tucked alongside & a parmesan rind & loose fresh herbs surrounding the bowl.
Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic Herb Brown Butter

Best-Ever Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Let’s be honest: When it comes to Thanksgiving, the sides kinda steal the show, right?!

This year, plan your Thanksgiving menu around some of our Best-Ever Thanksgiving Side Dishes. Made & loved by thousands, these easy, classic recipes will earn a spot on your Thanksgiving dinner table year after year!

An overhead shot of a roasted spatchcocked turkey seasoned with lemon herb butter that has been carved and arranged on a white serving platter. The platter has been garnished with various fresh herbs and lemon slices. A silver carving fork with a wooden handle rests on the side of the platter. A white gravy boat filled with easy turkey gravy and a glass of white wine sit alongside the platter. A light blue linen napkin lined with white pom fringe is tucked underneath the platter and all items sits atop ​a lightly colored textured surface.
Easy Turkey Gravy: Making Homemade Gravy from Turkey Drippings
Side angle of sourdough sausage stuffing in baking dish with spoonful taken out, showing the creamy center.
Crispy-Topped Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage & Mushrooms
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole in a white serving dish sprinkled with fresh herbs and candied nuts with a silver spoon nestled into the dish. The baking dish rests on a flat marbled gray surface next to a gray and white stripe linen napkin, a plate of sweet potato casserole dished up and candied nuts and herbs spread around.
(Cheater!) Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecan Topping
An overhead shot of a white serving bowl filled with Roasted Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes. The bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface. A gold serving spoon rests inside the mashed potatoes and three pads of sliced butter sit atop the potatoes in a pool of melted butter. The potatoes are garnished with black pepper and snipped chives. A light gray linen napkin, a white ramekin filled with snipped chives, and a pile of chive scapes and loose snipped chives also rest on the surface & surround the serving bowl.
Chris’ Kinda-Famous Roasted Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Maple roasted brussels sprouts with pancetta & pine nuts arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The brussels sprouts are beautifully golden brown, having been roasted.
Maple Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Pine Nuts & Parmesan
A side angle shot of Thanksgiving salad tossed inside of a large gray ceramic bowl with cider cinnamon vinaigrette. A woman's hands hold a large spoon and a fork to toss the salad together. The bowl sits atop a light cream colored textured surface surrounded by a small white bowl filled with maple spiced nuts, another small bowl filled with goat cheese, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a natural woven placemat.
Thanksgiving Salad with Cinnamon Cider Vinaigrette

Sidesgiving – A Celebration of Thanksgiving Side Dishes!

A 2nd annual recipe series dedicated to reimagining tradition with creative Thanksgiving side dishes that are such crowdpleasers, they’ll be instant classics! New recipes drop Monday, November 8th!

Prosciutto-wrapped green bean bundles arranged on a white serving platter and topped with creamy mushroom sauce and french fried onions. The serving platter sits atop a creamy white plaster surface and light gray linen napkin is tucked underneath the platter.
Prosciutto Wrapped Green Bean Casserole Bundles with Crispy Onions
An overhead shot of a baking dish filled with assembled and baked Savory Sweet Potato Casserole topped with bacon breadcrumb topping. The baking dish sits atop a creamy white textured surface. A gray and white striped linen napkin is tucked underneath the baking dish. A few loose fresh herbs and a parmesan rind surround the baking dish.
Savory Sweet Potato Casserole with Roasted Garlic & Crispy Herbed Bacon-Panko Topping
Baked wild mushroom stuffing fills a Grenadine colored Staub Cast Iron Skillet that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. A light gray linen napkin, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a small ceramic bowl filled with gravy sits alongside the skillet.
Side Dishes  //
The ULTIMATE Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe: Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Wild Mushroom Stuffing
Creamy pumpkin mac & cheese shown on a white ceramic plate, topped with brown butter breadcrumbs & crispy sage leaves.
Pasta  //
Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter Sage Breadcrumbs
Baked butternut squash au gratin in a round baking dish. A spoonful of gratin has been taken out of the baking dish. The baking dish sits atop a light blue surface, next to a checkered linen napkin, fresh herbs & whole nutmeg.
Side Dishes  //
Cheesy Butternut Squash Gratin
Side angle of a row of pumpkin biscuits. The biscuits have a pecan & fresh herbs inserted in their tops, making the biscuits look like little pumpkins.
Breads & Cakes  //
Extra Flaky Pumpkin Biscuits with Garlic Herb Butter

All Friendsgiving & Thanksgiving Recipes

An overhead shot of a serving of kale and brussels sprouts salad topped with parmesan and black pepper on a scalloped brown and white plate atop a white surface. A striped cloth sits alongside the plate. 20-Minute Hearty Kale Brussels Sprout Salad
An overhead shot of a serving of butternut squash orzo topped with grated parmesan in a dark green shallow bowl atop an off-white surface. One-Pot Creamy Butternut Squash Orzo with Kale
Finished roasted mushrooms are piled atop a black plate that sits atop a black textured surface. The mushrooms have been finished with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese cheese and fresh herbs. A gold spoon rests atop the plate and the pate is surrounded by a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan cheese with a small wooden spoon resting inside and a light gray linen napkin. Crispy Roasted Mushrooms
An overhead shot of three thanksgiving meatballs served atop mashed potatoes with gravy on a speckled ceramic plate that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. One of the turkey meatballs have been cut in half to reveal an inside core of stovetop stuffing inside. The meatballs have been drizzled with gravy and garnished with fresh chopped herbs. Thanksgiving Meatballs (Turkey Stuffing Meatballs & Gravy)
A side angle shot of Thanksgiving salad tossed inside of a large gray ceramic bowl with cider cinnamon vinaigrette. A woman's hands hold a large spoon and a fork to toss the salad together. The bowl sits atop a light cream colored textured surface surrounded by a small white bowl filled with maple spiced nuts, another small bowl filled with goat cheese, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a natural woven placemat. Thanksgiving Salad with Cinnamon Cider Vinaigrette
A whole Thanksgiving chicken and potatoes are served atop of a large white platter that sits atop a muted red table cloth. A carving fork & knife rest atop the platter and the platter is surrounded by purple florals, a purple linen napkin, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a white gravy boat filled with chicken gravy. Thanksgiving Chicken & Gravy
White ceramic plates with servings of apple pie bars and ice cream are arranged atop a creamy white textured surrounded by a tan colored linen napkin, loose pieces of walnut crumble, & a half of a Granny smith apple. Silver forks rest atop the plates. Mom’s Apple Pie Bars with Walnut Crumble
Various sizes of pumpkin-shaped cheese balls are arranged atop a wood serving platter surrounded by stacks of crackers and pita chips. The platter sits atop a gray textured surface with a metal cheese knife resting alongside the platter. Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cheese Ball
An overhead shot of fall caesar salad inside of a cream colored ceramic bowl that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a burnt orange colored linen napkin, a small ceramic bowl filled with shaved parmesan, and a few loose sprigs of fresh thyme. Two gold spoons rest inside of the bowl for serving. Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons
A close up shot of five twice baked sweet potatoes with streusel topping are arranged atop a white oval serving platter. The platter sits atop a white and gray marble surface surrounded a small white scalloped pinch bowl filled with chopped pecans and walnuts, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a light cream colored linen napkin. Streuseled Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
A stack of four glass casserole dishes with gray lids are filled with and labeled as make ahead mashed potatoes, make ahead sweet potato casserole, make ahead green casserole, and make ahead stuffing. A mason jar filled with and labeled as make ahead gravy rests atop the casserole storage dishes. The dishes sit atop a light peach textured surface with a peach background. A red muted linen napkin and Fall colored florals rest in the background. Make Ahead Thanksgiving Guide (Complete with Easy Recipes & Prep Timeline!)
Make ahead turkey gravy inside of a white ceramic gravy boat is poured out overtop of a plate filled with Thanksgiving dinner plate. The plate sits atop a light peach colored textured surface with a red muted linen napkin and a small clear glass vases filled with Fall florals rest in the background. Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (With or Without Drippings)
Finished make ahead stuffing fills a large white ceramic baking dish. The thanksgiving stuffing is garnished with fresh herbs and kosher salt. A wooden serving spoon rests across the top of the baking dish and the baking dish is surrounded by two amber colored drinking glasses, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, Fall florals, a red muted linen napkin, and two white plates with a gold fork resting on top. Classic Make Ahead Stuffing with Fresh Herbs (3 Days Ahead)
Finished make ahead green bean casserole made from scratch fills a large white ceramic baking dish that sits atop a light peach colored textured surface. A large wooden serving spoon rests atop the baking dish. A muted red linen napkin, red and orange Fall florals, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a stack of two white plates with two gold forks resting on top surround the baking dish at center. Fresh & Crispy Make Ahead Green Bean Casserole (From Scratch!)
Make ahead mashed potato is served in a large white scalloped serving bowl atop a light peach colored textured surface. The mashed potatoes have been garnished with pats of butter that have begun to melt and freshly snipped chives. A wooden serving spoons rests across the top of the bowl. The serving bowl is surrounded by two amber colored drinking glasses, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, a muted red linen napkin, red and orange Fall florals, and a stack of two white plates with two gold forks resting on top. The Fluffiest Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (4 Ingredients)
A final make ahead sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving sits atop a light peach colored textured surface with streusel and maple pecan topping. A muted red linen napkin, two amber colored drinking glasses, red florals, two white plates with a gold fork resting atop surround the baking dish at center. Creamy Make Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping
Creamy pumpkin mac & cheese shown on a white ceramic plate, topped with brown butter breadcrumbs & crispy sage leaves. Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter Sage Breadcrumbs
A large white bowl filled with autumn grain bowl ingredients: shredded kale, wild rice, quinoa, apple, roasted sweet potato, diced red onion, shredded cheese, chopped walnuts & shredded chicken. A fork is placed in the grain bowl, nestled to the left side under the wild rice & quinoa. The bowl sits atop a light blue surface, surrounded by sprigs of fresh thyme & a striped linen napkin. Next to the bowl are some whole walnuts & a jar of maple balsamic dressing. Cozy Autumn Grain Bowls with Maple Cinnamon Vinaigrette
A finished puff pastry breakfast pizza is served atop a piece of parchment paper and rests atop a peach colored textured surface. The pizza has been garnished with arugula lightly dressed in olive oil, lemon zest, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Quartered and halved pieces of lemon along with loose arugula leaves surround the pizza along with a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, a clear glass bowl filled with arugula, and a gold serving utensil. A slice of pizza has been cut for serving and is slightly separated from the rest of the breakfast pizza. Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza with Everything Bagel Crust
How to Spatchcock a Chicken, step 4: Finish preparing the butterfly chicken. A whole spatchcocked chicken rests with the breast side facing upwards a top a brown piece of parchment paper that sits atop a blue gray textured surface. Lemons, fresh herbs, two pinch bowls filled with kosher salt and ground black pepper, and a bottle of olive oil surround the raw whole chicken. How to Spatchcock a Chicken (Step-by-Step Guide to Butterflied Whole Chicken)