The Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide

Menu Planners

• A Thanksgiving to Remember • Hearty Thanksgiving Menu • Paula Deen's Thanksgiving • A Thanksgiving for Vegetarians • The Perfect Thanksgiving Menu Planner • A Healthier Thanksgiving Holiday

Turkey Tips

• Turkey Basics: Buying, Thawing, Roasting, and More • 6 Top Turkey Day Tips • Safe Cooking Techniques • The Best Way to Stuff a Turkey • The Best Way to Carve a Turkey • Top 10 Turkey Traumas to Avoid

Meal Starters

• Simple Snacks and Appetizers • Top 10 Hot Appetizers • Top 10 Vegetable Appetizers • Top 10 Cheese Appetizers • Easy Make-Ahead Appetizers • Our Favorite Starters

Satisfying Sides

• 5 New Sides to Try • 13 Crowd-Pleasing Side Dishes • Heart-Healthy Side Dish Options • Classic Green Bean Casserole • Squash Recipes • Flavored Mashed Potato Recipes

Tabletop Decor

• Elegant Table Setting How-To • Turkey Day Centerpieces • Thanksgiving Tabletop Templates • Personalized Place Settings • Thanksgiving Place Cards • Easy Thanksgiving Tabletop Crafts

Pies and Desserts

• 4 Heavenly Pie Recipes for Thanksgiving • Favorite Pies for Turkey Day • Classic Pumpkin Pie • Perfect Pie Crust Recipe • Top 10 Pie and Tart Recipes • More Desserts

Thanksgiving with a Twist

• A Vegetarian Thanksgiving • Healthy Options for the Holidays • A French Thanksgiving • A Potluck Thanksgiving Party • Deep-Fried Turkey: Paula Deen's Thanksgiving Recipes • What to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers

Originally published on LHJ.com, November 2009.