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Tom Sietsema's 10th Annual Dining Guide
The Post's food critic looks back at a decade in Washington dining and shares his 50 current favorites. More Reviews
 
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.

  • Coming this weekend: Thanksgiving salads, mashed potato recipes and all-day nibbles
 
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Recipes and tips to help
improve your holiday.
 
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Features

Plan your meal

In addition to our 2009 menu, we've also combed the archives for more of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes.

Features

The potluck feast with an underground approach

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

Postcard From Tom

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

Drinks

As American as the holiday

An iconic American Thanksgiving meal prepared by an iconic American chef (such as Mom, Dad or Grandma) calls for iconic American wines. Columnist Dave McIntyre offers a few selections.


Front Burner

Dinner in 30 Minutes: Man Crepes

Lucinda Scala Quinn's breakfast recipe can be easily adapted to accommodate Thanksgiving turkey leftovers.

Blog

Restaurants

It's British, with a sideline of Scotch

Gastropub Againn is doing brisk business with its $500 Scotch lockers. The grub could use some fine-tuning.

» Restaurant reviews in Going Out Guide


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