A gravy recipe for nearly any diet.

This colorful, crunchy salad makes a nice post-holiday meal — and all you have to do is boil water for instant rice.

Even if you've never cooked for the holiday, you'll find this menu of recipes doable — with something for everyone.

Recipes for the whole bird, breast and legs.

In case you're expanding beyond the can.

Throw in fresh fruit, herbs and spices to give seasonal cocktail parties a boost.

Patience, diplomacy and compromise will go a long way.

Everyone's meal is exactly the way they want it.