Bake the Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner

By By the editors of MidwestLiving.com
These 11 Thanksgiving recipes hew to tradition, but a handful of small changes—orange zest in the biscuits, cider in the gravy—transform familiar dishes. Try our recipes for Thanksgiving turkey, side dishes, soup, casseroles, and dessert.
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Cider-Brined Turkey with Roasted Apples

Even better than the pretty glazed fruit and crazy-juicy bird? The appley gravy made from the drippings.Cider-Brined Turkey with Roasted Apples

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Lemony Green Beans

Garlic, shallots and lemon brighten crisp-tender beans. Save time by parboiling the green beans a day early.Lemony Green Beans

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Calico Corn Bread Dressing

Homey corn bread meets woodsy sage, thyme and shitake mushrooms. Carrots and apricots add color and sweetness.Calico Corn Bread Dressing

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Maple-Butternut Puree

Roasting brings out squash's natural sugars. Blending with maple syrup, butter and nutmeg makes it utterly addictive. Bonus: This dish reheats beautifully.Maple-Butternut Puree

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Cauliflower Gratin

Tossing cauliflower with bread crumbs, Dijon, cheddar, herbs and almonds makes this humble veg holiday-special.Cauliflower Gratin

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

Orange zest, nutmeg and smoked paprika add layers of flavor to these tender biscuits.Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Cranberry Chutney

Cranberries and apple simmer with red onion, ginger and mustard seeds for a spiced variation on traditional sauce. Try it on a sandwich with leftover turkey.Cranberry Chutney

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Pumpkin Parsnip Bisque with Hazelnut Toasts

Puree wintry vegetables like potato, leek and parsnip into a velvety soup. Don't skip the crisp, buttery dippers. They're delicious dunked in the soup.Pumpkin Parsnip Bisque with Hazelnut Toasts

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Chocolate Cream Pie

The filling of this chocolate-crust pie is luscious, but not too rich. (Think old-fashioned chocolate pudding.) A bit of sour cream in the whipped topping balances the chocolate perfectly.Chocolate Cream Pie

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Triple Pear Pie with Walnut Crust

You can't mistake the fruit in this cardamom-spiced beauty. Pear nectar and dried pears complement thick slices of fresh, juicy Bosc pears.Triple Pear Pie with Walnut Crust

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Cornmeal Pumpkin Cake with Dried Fruit Compote

Riesling-poached fruit and billowy whipped cream crown a dense spice cake inspired by ingredients from the first Thanksgiving.Cornmeal Pumpkin Cake with Dried Fruit Compote

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