Food

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

September 6, 2009

A holiday menu showcasing all the classic from sweet potato casserole to pumpkin pie.

Pear, Shallot, and Delicata Squash Soup — Pear and autumn squash take on savory depth in this elegant soup, brightened by a splash of vinegar and a drizzle of maple syrup.Helen Rosner

Creamed Roasted Onions — The smoky flavor of this side dish from Oaxaca-based cook Susana Trilling comes from charring the onions before adding them to a spice-infused cream sauce.Landon Nordeman

Brussels Sprouts Gratin — This recipe blends roasted brussels sprouts with a silky mornay sauce. A panko topping with lemon zest adds crunch and zing.Todd Coleman

Green Bean Casserole — This recipe is an adaptation of the one developed in the 1950s by the Campbell's Soup Company.Laura Sant

Libby's Pumpkin Pie — Adapted from the "Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie" recipe printed on the back of Libby's cans of pure pumpkin purée, this recipe is a testament to the enduring power of classic desserts.Christopher Hirsheimer

Herbed Crème Fraîche Dip — Herbes de Provence, the quintessential Provençal seasoning combo of thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and oregano, enhances this lemony crème fraîche dip. Serve it with crudités as part of a picnic spread.Matt Taylor-Gross

Spiced Pecans — Bite-size and buttery, cumin and cayenne-spiced pecans glazed in dark brown sugar are the perfect smoky, spicy-sweet snack.Penny De Los Santos

Whole Cranberry Sauce — Fresh orange and grapefruit juice add zest to this seasonal staple.Vanessa Rees

Sweet Potato Casserole Pecan Crumble — This sweet potato casserole is an especially festive, over-the-top take on the Thanksgiving classic, topped with a crisp pecan crumble and dotted with marshmallows. Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble »Todd Coleman

Classic Apple Pie — Simple and delicious, this recipe brings out the sweet flavor of the apples.James Oseland

Brined and Roasted Turkey — Brining turkeys has become de rigueur in many American households—this recipe shows you how it's done.Vanessa Rees

Parker House Rolls — The secret to Tom Colicchio's classic dinner rolls is a bit of barley malt syrup in the dough. See the recipe for Parker House Rolls »Todd Coleman

Sage Mashed Potatoes — This fragrant recipes involves a few ingenious methods for infusing the herb's brisk flavor into the mash.Todd Coleman

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