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This is the ultimate turkey lover’s turkey—no bells and whistles, just a succulent bird with crispy skin and plenty of delicious gravy.

Photograph by Roland Bello

Whip up the classic side dish while adding creaminess to buttery Yukon Golds with just olive oil and potato water.

You can’t go wrong with a traditional bread stuffing, especially when it’s enlivened with fresh sage and celery leaves.

Photograph by Romulo Yanes

We’ve added Mediterranean touches—sweet dates and tangy balsamic vinegar—to the traditional orange-cranberry combination.

Photograph by Jonny Valiant

Sweet potatoes, are naturally sweet enough when caramelized in the oven, so we eschewed brown sugar and savorized them instead with garlic oil.

Photograph by John Kernick

Liberate your green beans from casserole purgatory with a lively mix of butter, ginger, and lemon zest.

Photograph by Roland Bello

We've saved you the trouble of making two of the holiday's classic sweets by rolling them into one delicious dessert.

Photograph by Kyle Ericksen

These handheld, crescent-shaped, fruit-filled pastries, oozing with spiced stewed dried apples, are the ultimate individual desserts.

Photograph by Romulo Yanes

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