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title: “Thanksgiving Recipe Guide 2026”,
dek: “Here’s everything to actually cook for Thanksgiving, all in one place! As a cookbook author and host of this holiday for years, here are my favorite appetizers, Thanksgiving side dishes, salads, creative main dishes, desserts, and even signature drinks!”,
caption: “This year’s cover star”
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note: {
subtitle: “Cookbook author & host of a decade of Thanksgivings”,
heading: “Author’s Note”,
body: [
“Here’s what I’ve learned from almost a decade of hosting: the classic Thanksgiving table is a lot of beige-on-beige. But it can be one of the most colorful, fresh, delicious meals of the year!”,
“My Thanksgiving has never really been about the turkey but about everything around it: the apple salad recipe I make every year, my Brussels sprout casserole that tastes like mac and cheese, and the pumpkin tiramisu that doesn’t need the oven. These are actually the dishes that get the most love around the table!”,
“Here are my very favorite recipe ideas for Thanksgiving. Pick one or two to try, see my make-ahead ideas, and build a menu that’s yours. Happy Thanksgiving from my kitchen to yours! And please shoot me a note with any questions.”
],
signoff: “— Sonja”
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featured: {
title: “Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette”,
quote: “If I could eat one salad for the rest of time, this one is it.”,
quoteBy: “Sonja”,
why: [
“Crisp tart apple slices with bursts of pomegranate seeds, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy spiced pecans over fresh greens.”,
“A zingy maple vinaigrette dressing gives it a sweet tart punch.”,
“Make-ahead: make dressing up to a week early and pecans a few days in advance.”
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button: “Get the recipe”
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appetizers: {
title: “Appetizers”,
intro: “My favorite appetizers are ones you can prep and have ready once friends and family arrive. Most of these take 30 minutes or less, and many can be made the night before.”
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sides: {
title: “Side dishes”,
intro: “Instead of the classic beige-on-beige, these are the colorful, delicious Thanksgiving sides that make everyone ask for the recipe.”
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salads: {
title: “Salads”,
intro: “Instead of brown and mushy, a Thanksgiving salad can be one of the most delicious things on your plate.”
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mains: {
title: “Main Dishes”,
intro: “To me, Thanksgiving dinners can be more than just turkey. Serve one of these options alongside the bird or make it the centerpiece.”
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desserts: {
title: “Desserts”,
intro: “This holiday is a great time for going all-in on fall flavors. Pumpkin and apple feature often in my Thanksgiving desserts lineup!”
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drinks: {
title: “Thanksgiving Cocktails and Mocktails”,
intro: “At my house I love a good signature drink to set the tone, whether it’s with alcohol or 0 proof!”
}
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instantPot: {
title: “Instant Pot Thanksgiving Ideas”,
intro: “While your oven and stovetop are busy, the pressure cooker can be making a big batch of mashed potatoes. Or green bean casserole. Or dessert.”
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plan: {
title: “Sonja’s Make-Ahead Plan”,
intro: “Here’s how I spread the work over the week so that on Thanksgiving Day, it’s mostly reheating, tossing, and pouring. Tap a day to open it.”,
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when: “Week of”,
what: “Dressings, syrups, and the freezer”,
sub: “Up to 7 days ahead”,
items: [
“Make salad dressings: most vinaigrettes keep at least two weeks in a jar. Shake well before using.”,
“Spiced simple syrups for the sangria or apple cider syrup for the margaritas keep a few days in the fridge.”,
“Bake cookies early and freeze them in airtight containers for up to a month.”,
“Pick your menu and write the shopping list.”
]
},
{
when: “2 days”,
what: “Dips, nuts, and quick breads”,
sub: “Things that get better overnight”,
items: [
“Cranberry cream cheese dip, marinated olives, cheese balls, and spiced nuts can all be made up to two days ahead.”,
“Quick breads like sweet potato bread and cranberry orange bread: bake, wrap tightly, store at room temperature. Slice right before serving.”,
“Mashed potatoes and mashed squash can be made a day or two ahead and reheated on the stovetop with a splash of milk.”
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when: “1 day”,
what: “Assemble, set, and chill”,
sub: “The big prep night”,
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“Assemble casseroles (yes, the Brussels sprout casserole) and the lentil loaf; cover and refrigerate, bake the day of.”,
“Stuffed mushrooms: prep completely, cover, refrigerate overnight (or outside, if it’s cold enough!).”,
“The tiramisu and puddings need the time to set. Bake fruit pies today and pumpkin pies tonight or tomorrow morning.”,
“Wash and dry the salad greens, wrap in paper towels, refrigerate. Roast any vegetables for salads.”,
“Make soup if you’re serving a starter: it tastes better the next day.”
]
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{
when: “Day of”,
what: “Roast, toss, pour”,
sub: “Morning and afternoon”,
items: [
“Morning: juice the citrus, prep garnishes (apple slices in lemon water, pomegranate seeds in little containers), rim the glasses.”,
“Pre-batch stirred cocktails in a pitcher; they just need ice and a garnish at go time.”,
“Cut and season the roasting vegetables early, then roast right before serving.”,
“Pull refrigerated pies out about 30 minutes before dessert.”,
“Salad: Place toppings in the bowl, dressing on the side until the last possible moment to avoid a soggy salad”
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tips: {
title: “How To Put Together A Thanksgiving Menu”,
items: [
{
title: “Contrasts, not courses”,
body: “I try to have a mix of textures in my menu: something creamy like mashed potatoes, something crispy like roasted Brussels sprouts, something fresh like an apple salad.”
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{
title: “Planning for oven space”,
body: “I pick at least one or two sides to make ahead and serve at room temperature, like salads or a grain dish like farro with mushrooms, and let the Instant Pot do the potatoes.”
},
{
title: “Special diets”,
body: “It’s easy to make several dishes that happen to be vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free versus planning a separate menu for special diets. Most of the sides and salads here naturally fit these diets!”
}
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guides: {
title: “Thanksgiving Recipes, By Type”
},
author: {
title: “We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser”,
bio: “Cookbook authors, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. Since 2010 we’ve shared simple, seasonal recipes from our home kitchen, every one tested on our family and photographed by us.”
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