27 make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes
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3 Ways to Upgrade Breadsticks
Here's to never eating basic breadsticks again.
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PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Crock-Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
Take a break and let your Crock-Pot do some work this Thanksgiving.
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PHOTO: Jon Boulton
Slow-Cooker Crab Dip
Crab dip is always a classy choice for an appetizer spread.
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PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving-Inspired Chocolate Bark
Make this treat to take part in The Peanuts gang's Turkey Day celebration.
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PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Slow-Cooker Loaded Potatoes
The best thing about comfort food is to not actually have to cook it.
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PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread
Pumpkin bread goes the savory route in this recipe.
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PHOTO: Judy Kim
Vegetable Gravy
No turkey required!
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PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Because the struggle of making actual pie is all too real.
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PHOTO: John Komar
Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
Here's one less thing you have to actually cook on Thanksgiving Day.
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PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Pumpkin Dream Bars
It's the creamy, dreamy dessert you'll fall in love with.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
A light appetizer that won't kill your appetite for dinner.
Get the recipe from .
Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
The Thanksgiving dessert of your dreams has arrived.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Salt 'n Pepper Sweet Potato Fries
Not that we'd turn down dipping sauces, but these fries are pretty amazing all on their own.
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PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie
This XL-sized pie lets you serve your whole crew — no matter how many uninvited guests show up at Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Garlicky Dipping Oil
Oil and vinegar is basic. Try this upgrade with a kick, instead.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pumpkin Cream Pie
Try this light-as-air cream filling for a fun twist on classic pumpkin pie.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
The Ultimate Baked Breadsticks Platter
If plain, buttered breadsticks are a little too humdrum for your tastes, try these.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Apple Pie Cheesecake
The crumble topping is the clincher on this dreamy dessert hybrid.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Pretzel Rolls
Don't just make any roll this holiday — impress with pretzeled rolls.
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PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
The unstoppable pairing makes for one delicious pie.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Sweet Potato Chips
Slice the sweet potatoes as thinly as possible to maximize the crispiness potential!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pumpkin Butter
Because apple butter is so last year.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Caprese Tomatoes
Class up tomato-and-mozz salad with this hasselback technique.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Bacon-Sweet Potato Soup
Take a break from mashing and turn sweet potatoes into this silky soup.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Frog-Eyed Salad
Want to chic up this classic dessert salad? Serve it in mini trifle dishes with flaked coconut sprinkled on top.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Brussels Sprout Chips
These are so much better than kale chips.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Slow-Cooker Boursin Spinach-Artichoke Dip
The best way to make spinach-artichoke dip taste even better? Adding Boursin cheese for a supremely creamy texture.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
3 Ways to Upgrade Breadsticks
Here's to never eating basic breadsticks again.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Crock-Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
Take a break and let your Crock-Pot do some work this Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jon Boulton
Slow-Cooker Crab Dip
Crab dip is always a classy choice for an appetizer spread.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving-Inspired Chocolate Bark
Make this treat to take part in The Peanuts gang's Turkey Day celebration.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Slow-Cooker Loaded Potatoes
The best thing about comfort food is to not actually have to cook it.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread
Pumpkin bread goes the savory route in this recipe.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Judy Kim
Vegetable Gravy
No turkey required!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Because the struggle of making actual pie is all too real.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: John Komar
Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
Here's one less thing you have to actually cook on Thanksgiving Day.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Pumpkin Dream Bars
It's the creamy, dreamy dessert you'll fall in love with.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
A light appetizer that won't kill your appetite for dinner.
Get the recipe from .
Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
The Thanksgiving dessert of your dreams has arrived.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Salt 'n Pepper Sweet Potato Fries
Not that we'd turn down dipping sauces, but these fries are pretty amazing all on their own.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie
This XL-sized pie lets you serve your whole crew — no matter how many uninvited guests show up at Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Garlicky Dipping Oil
Oil and vinegar is basic. Try this upgrade with a kick, instead.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pumpkin Cream Pie
Try this light-as-air cream filling for a fun twist on classic pumpkin pie.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
The Ultimate Baked Breadsticks Platter
If plain, buttered breadsticks are a little too humdrum for your tastes, try these.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Apple Pie Cheesecake
The crumble topping is the clincher on this dreamy dessert hybrid.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Pretzel Rolls
Don't just make any roll this holiday — impress with pretzeled rolls.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
The unstoppable pairing makes for one delicious pie.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Sweet Potato Chips
Slice the sweet potatoes as thinly as possible to maximize the crispiness potential!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pumpkin Butter
Because apple butter is so last year.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Caprese Tomatoes
Class up tomato-and-mozz salad with this hasselback technique.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Bacon-Sweet Potato Soup
Take a break from mashing and turn sweet potatoes into this silky soup.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Frog-Eyed Salad
Want to chic up this classic dessert salad? Serve it in mini trifle dishes with flaked coconut sprinkled on top.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Brussels Sprout Chips
These are so much better than kale chips.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Slow-Cooker Boursin Spinach-Artichoke Dip
The best way to make spinach-artichoke dip taste even better? Adding Boursin cheese for a supremely creamy texture.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
3 Ways to Upgrade Breadsticks
Here's to never eating basic breadsticks again.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Crock-Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
Take a break and let your Crock-Pot do some work this Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jon Boulton
Slow-Cooker Crab Dip
Crab dip is always a classy choice for an appetizer spread.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving-Inspired Chocolate Bark
Make this treat to take part in The Peanuts gang's Turkey Day celebration.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Slow-Cooker Loaded Potatoes
The best thing about comfort food is to not actually have to cook it.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Skillet Pumpkin Cornbread
Pumpkin bread goes the savory route in this recipe.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Judy Kim
Vegetable Gravy
No turkey required!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Because the struggle of making actual pie is all too real.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: John Komar
Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
Here's one less thing you have to actually cook on Thanksgiving Day.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Pumpkin Dream Bars
It's the creamy, dreamy dessert you'll fall in love with.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
A light appetizer that won't kill your appetite for dinner.
Get the recipe from .
Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
The Thanksgiving dessert of your dreams has arrived.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Salt 'n Pepper Sweet Potato Fries
Not that we'd turn down dipping sauces, but these fries are pretty amazing all on their own.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie
This XL-sized pie lets you serve your whole crew — no matter how many uninvited guests show up at Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Garlicky Dipping Oil
Oil and vinegar is basic. Try this upgrade with a kick, instead.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pumpkin Cream Pie
Try this light-as-air cream filling for a fun twist on classic pumpkin pie.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
The Ultimate Baked Breadsticks Platter
If plain, buttered breadsticks are a little too humdrum for your tastes, try these.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Apple Pie Cheesecake
The crumble topping is the clincher on this dreamy dessert hybrid.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Pretzel Rolls
Don't just make any roll this holiday — impress with pretzeled rolls.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
The unstoppable pairing makes for one delicious pie.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Sweet Potato Chips
Slice the sweet potatoes as thinly as possible to maximize the crispiness potential!
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Pumpkin Butter
Because apple butter is so last year.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Jonathan Boulton
Caprese Tomatoes
Class up tomato-and-mozz salad with this hasselback technique.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Bacon-Sweet Potato Soup
Take a break from mashing and turn sweet potatoes into this silky soup.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Frog-Eyed Salad
Want to chic up this classic dessert salad? Serve it in mini trifle dishes with flaked coconut sprinkled on top.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
Brussels Sprout Chips
These are so much better than kale chips.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Chelsea Lupkin
Slow-Cooker Boursin Spinach-Artichoke Dip
The best way to make spinach-artichoke dip taste even better? Adding Boursin cheese for a supremely creamy texture.
Get the recipe from .
PHOTO: Ethan Calabrese
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Ease the stress on by making some of the food ahead of time. These recipes can either be completely or partially made in the days leading up to your big event!