Ready to get out the good china and celebrate Thanksgiving in style?

More in the mood for a low-key affair with optional turkey?

Would we be gathering in small groups?

Basque Style Pumpkin Cheesecake on a wooden board with linens, one slice removed

Karishma Pradhan

Karishma Pradhan

We wanted less stress and more joy, as our Simply Recipes tagline is always reminding us.

We wanted a Thanksgiving that was both simpleandfabulous.

Mix and match to your hearts content.

Smoked Thanksgiving turkey breast, one breast sliced, the other whole, on a platter with other Thanksgiving side dishes

Mike Lang

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

What are the dishes that always put in an appearance, no matter what?

These three food writers share their own stories.

Side view of a vegan acorn squash in a low bowl and additional squash set behind it.

Cambrea Bakes

None of these things needs to be true!

We stand by any of these four recipes.

Add any one (or all!)

Side view of spiced pear bourbon punch.

Lori Rice

of these colorful, decadent recipes to your holiday meal.

Also, here’s how to make the dreamiest mashed potatoes in no time at all.

Pile our plates high with roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole, and glazed carrots, kindly!

Thanksgiving Table Banner Image

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Cranberry Sauce and Gravy

Cranberry sauce and gravy are the mortar that holds Thanksgiving dinner together.

Desserts

There is literally no way to go wrong when it comes to the Thanksgiving dessert table.

Cocktails

Cheers to a fabulous Thanksgiving!

Cheers to the cook!

Cheers all around the table!

Try making a batch of thisPear-Ginger Shruband serve with sparkling water, or cozy up with someHot Mulled Cider.

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