Beguiling as a French fry, but with so much more charisma.
The problem with pumpkin pie is pumpkin. Most pumpkins teeter toward tasteless. Instead, roast butternut squash and you get lush sweetness and kicks of caramel.
Before serving decorate with whipped cream and sprinkle with pecans.
While the turkey roasts, it releases tons of concentrated flavor into the pan -- this is where the gravy takes on another dimension.
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!
A Spanish twist on brussels and bacon done in the style of a stir-fry.
Most butchers will remove the backbone for you.
This is the fresh relief every Thanksgiving menu needs. Greens, both tart and mild, with a few craisins and the simplest and most classic of dressings — solely good tasting oil and vinegar with some salt and pepper. Let all the other dishes on the table cry "Taste all my flavors!" This salad stands serene and elegant in its simplicity.
A lush, yet light dessert that's much better if made a day ahead.
The tart looks homey, but it's oddly sophisticated in its own way and not-so-oddly very satisfying, particularly after a hearty meal.