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Thanksgiving 2009

Guess who's coming...

This year, we turned to classic Thanksgiving recipes and updated them in ways that save time and improve flavor.

 
Real Entertaining

Retro nibbles, with upgrades

Columnist David Hagedorn devises a menu of light bites to keep guests sated before the feast begins.

 
Recipes

Plan your menu

We combed the archives for dozens of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Explore our top picks for turkey, cranberries, pie and more.


This Weeks Recipes

Selections from this week's Food section and bonus recipes.

» More Thanksgiving Recipes

Features

Bring on the butter

The process of making perfect mashed potatoes has its demands. The Gastronomer offers three maxims to keep in mind.

Lighten and brighten with a salad

Seasonal salads are the antidote to beige Thanksgiving spreads.

The potluck feast with an underground approach

Here's the secret to a moist, tender turkey: A shovel. Oh, and a fire -- and a hole in the ground.

Features

Rations for the irrational

Ezra Klein considers the behavioral economics of overeating.

Drinks

White or red for Thanksgiving? Both.

Wine columnist Dave McIntyre pairs some of our best holiday recipes with great wines.


Front Burner

Dinner in 25 Minutes: Indian Spiced Scrambled Eggs

Chances are you haven't had eggs quite like this. The dish makes a satisfying meatless main. It comes together so easily that you'll have time to make a tangy-sweet cilantro-jalapeño sauce as well.

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Restaurants

Tastes from Tunisia

Chedlia Dridi has potential hit on her hands with Chez Manelle, an Arlington eatery with a satisfying and gently priced menu.

» Restaurant reviews in Going Out Guide

Postcard From Tom

Tom Sietsema solves the Palm Springs mystery: Where's the good grub?


Special Reports

Fresh and local

Find a farmers market

Use our map to find a market in your area or browse by day of the week.

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