You know you've graduated from the kids table when you either decide or are coerced into preparing something edible for Thanksgiving. Whether you're contributing a dish to a potluck affair or attempting the whole feast yourself, we're here to help you pull it off.
We asked our favorite food bloggers for the best Thanksgiving recipes they know — for turkey, gravy, and mouthwatering sides, plus gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes that will appeal to everyone at the table. And of course desserts. Soooo many desserts.
Here are all of the Thanksgiving ideas, how-tos, faqs, and inspiration you need to get the job done.
First, set the scene:
10 Ways to Decorate for Thanksgiving Like You're Martha's Young, Hot Niece
Now for the bird (and trimmings):
How Long DO You Cook a Turkey? And Other Burning Questions
The 11 Best Turkey Recipes We've Seen
9 Thanksgiving Recipes Involving Bacon
Next, let's talk sides:
10 Sides That Will Convince Your Mother You Can Cook
11 Decadent Thanksgiving Potato Recipes
This May Be the Best Thanksgiving Side of All Time
9 Sweet Potato Recipes That Will Easily Overshadow the Turkey
No Time to Cook Sides? Here Are 10 You Can Order
13 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides Even Your Dad Will Eat
20 Vegan Sides We Want to Eat Now
A Thanksgiving Side Dish that Will Steal the Spotlight: Swiss Chard Gratin
Last Minute Thanksgiving Sides: Baked Pumpkin with Chopped Walnuts
Last Minute Thanksgiving Sides: Caramelized Baby Carrots with Vermouth
Last Minute Thanksgiving Sides: Beets with Arugula, Spicy Hazelnuts and Smoked Ricotta
Gluten, vegetarian, vegan? Don't worry, it's going to be delicious:
18 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes That Prove Turkey Isn't All That
20 Vegan Sides We Want to Eat Now
19 Actually Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes (Pie Included!)
13 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides Even Your Dad Will Eat
Don't forget dessert:
9 Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas (That Will Look Excellent On Instagram)
11 Pies That Will Blow Your Mind
10 Yum-tastic Thanksgiving Breads and Muffins
This Cranberry Bread Pudding Will Bring Them to Their Knees
10 Apple Desserts That Put Pumpkin in Its Place
A Thanksgiving Dessert that Will Bring Them to Their Knees: Cranberry Bread Pudding
And for the morning after:
18 Delicious Things to Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers
But wait, there's more:
8 Jews We Love This Thanksgivukkah
5 Thanksgiving Movies to Watch Instead of Free Bird
What Thanksgiving Will Look Like in 2063
9 Kinds of Outfits to Wear to Thanksgiving
How to Friends -ify Your Thanksgiving
10 Comfy Things to Wear on Turkey Day
What You Don't Know About Tryptophan, and 4 Other Thanksgiving Facts
