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    Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving can be a stressful time of year, but don't worry! Whether you're looking for your new favorite Thanksgiving appetizers, festive Thanksgiving side dishes, delicious Thanksgiving desserts, or holiday beverage recommendations, Big Flavors has got you covered.

    There are resources for all parts of your turkey prep like how to spatchcock a turkey, our favorite dry brine for poultry, and a guide for how to make homemade gravy.

    You'll also find a rundown of tips for Thanksgiving prep as well as ideas for using leftovers.

    • Pumpkin pie with a slice on a plate and a bite taken out of it.
      Thanksgiving: Perfect Pumpkin Pie
    • Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque with Sweet Sage Yogurt
      Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque with Sweet Sage Yogurt
    • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
      Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • Scooping up a helping of homemade cereal snack mix.
      Canasta Mix (Homemade Cereal Mix)
    • Collage of Thanksgiving recipe images with text that reads, "Thanksgiving Central: Recipes, tips, + more for your holiday table".
      Thanksgiving Central: Recipes, tips, + more for your holiday table
    • Sliced roast turkey on a platter surrounded by Thanksgiving side dishes.
      Spatchcocked Roasted Turkey with Homemade Dry Brine
    • Chocolate Cream Pie with Orange Zested Whipped Cream
      Chocolate Cream Pie with Orange Zested Whipped Cream
    • Roasted Honeynut Squash with Burrata, Pomegranate + Pepitas in a baking dish
      Roasted Honeynut Squash with Burrata, Pomegranate + Pepitas
    • Two glasses of mulled wine surrounded by spices and orange slices.
      Spiced Mulled Wine
    • Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
      Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
    • Puff pastry helps you make the most of your holiday leftovers with these easy bite-sized turkey pot pies. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter!
      Mini Turkey Pot Pies with Puff Pastry
    • This Bourbon-Orange Cranberry Sauce is a boozy side dish that can be prepared several days in advance and is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday meal! It's always on my Thanksgiving menu!
      Bourbon-Orange Cranberry Sauce
    • Triple-Chocolate Pumpkin Pie - Graham cracker crust is slathered with a layer of bittersweet chocolate that's hidden beneath a pumpkin & semi-sweet chocolate filling. Sure to be your new Thanksgiving holiday favorite!
      Triple-Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
    • Overhead view of a bowl of Instant Pot Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon with whole spices.
      Instant Pot Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon
    • Overhead shot of an oval casserole dish full of creamy mashed potatoes sprinkled with chopped parsley.
      Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Plates with slices of Dutch apple pie topped with ice cream
      Classic Dutch Apple Pie
    • Bowl of dry brine seasoning mix with a spoon lifting some out.
      Dry Brine Seasoning Blend for Turkey and Chicken
    • Pouring gravy over turkey on a Thanksgiving plate.
      Our Favorite Turkey Gravy
    • Casserole dish full of green bean casserole for Thanksgiving
      Thanksgiving Classic Green Bean Casserole

    Hi, I'm Ashley and I’ve been writing about food & recipes here at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen since 2006. I want to help you (yes, you!) gain confidence in the kitchen so you are excited to cook at home for yourself and your loved ones.

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