Our Staffers' Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

"I love a good pumpkin remix recipe, and this is perfect for busy family kitchens that require multiple people using the oven. 😊  It’s no-bake and you should make it the evening ahead. The best part is that the leftovers just get better, if you have any."—Erin Keeffer, Senior Graphic Designer

"This is a crazy simple and really delicious side dish that you can make ahead and reheat. I usually skip the pumpkin seeds if I’m honest though." — Hannah Agran, Executive Editor 

"We made this when it was first published in November/December 2018 and it was an instant hit! It’s a main dish for the vegetarians in the family (with vegetable broth subbed for the chicken broth) and a side dish for the rest." — Ginger Crichton, Senior Editor

"For my Thanksgiving recipe, it is hands-down the Pecan’t Pie!" — Diane Penningroth, Copy Editor 

"These are a delicious holiday party app. They never last long." — Hannah Agran, Executive Editor 

"Our family holiday dessert pick is always an apple pie (or two), and we especially love the Crumb-Topped Apple Pie Trio! Jonathan, Braeburn and Granny Smith make up our perfect combo,  but really you can’t go wrong." — Kylee Krizmanic, editor in chief

"I love all the sides. I’ve been looking forward to trying this Common Cornbread Dressing ever since seeing it in our November/December 2020 issue." — Madelaine Jerousek-Smith, Copy Editor 

"Since it’s a year people might not be making a whole turkey, I’ll also cast a vote for a really great roast chicken that’s perfect for if there’s only a couple people around your table!" — Hannah Agran, Executive Editor 

"I’m thinking leftover pie crust scraps + turkey (instead of chicken) would be amazing in this soup." — Allison Zelle, Associate Art Director

"I’m excited to try the J Cole Cauliflower Mash featured in the November/December 2020 issue. I live right down the street from Soul Bowl and can’t wait to give this already-favorite dish a shot at home!" — Jess Hoffert. Projects Editor 

"This is really phenomenally good. It just tastes old-fashioned and homemade and it always gets oohs and ahh. Even though I can’t make chocolate curls like our food stylists to save my life!" — Hannah Agran, Executive Editor 

"I like to make these melt-in-your mouth pumpkin cookies—they’re pillow-soft, and the recipe is enough to feed a crowd. Even if folks aren’t getting together IRL this year, you can package several platefuls to gift!" — Allison Vancura, Content Editor 

"These pears may not be such an obvious crowd-pleaser, but they are fun and special." — Hannah Agran, Executive Editor 

"Here’s my very favorite recipe for Chex mix which I make every year.  There are lots of variations to this recipe, but I still prefer the traditional one like I grew up with. I do like to use extra mixed nuts and always use real butter." — Brenda Kienast, Administrative Assistant