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This is the place for all of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes, including classics like perfectly roasted turkey and stuffing, plus brand-new recipes for jiggly cranberry jelly, chile-glazed Brussels sprouts, garlic mashed potatoes, a chocolate-pecan galette, and so much more.

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When it comes to Thanksgiving, we should really consider going turkey-free. Why would I want to eat a dried-out, chewy bird when I can let the juices flow freely out of a striking centerpiece like prime rib or leg of lamb?