It’s nowhere close to being as well known as the Christmas soundtrack, but I like the updated arrangements that Guaraldi used for the Thanksgiving show. The music grooves a little more. Instead of strictly an acoustic piano trio, the Thanksgiving versions include brass, electric bass, and organ. In my opinion the Thanksgiving soundtrack deserves to be as popular as the Christmas soundtrack.

I’m thinking of switching to turkey breast this year instead of roasting a whole turkey. My husband will be disappointed - he gets so excited about TG. It’s his favorite holiday! But I’m not sure I can face the thawing and carving and turkey carcass mess this year. I’ve always had good results with my turkeys, but have never done just the breast. A switch will actually be a big deal at my house, so before I make the leap I wanted to hear thoughts from this sub. Pros, cons, any good recipes? Thanks!

About how many calories do most people eat on the whole thanksgiving day. I read that thanksgiving day is one of the days where most people in America eat more calories.. I ask this question because i am planning to get on a low calorie diet and exercise program, the weeks after thanksgiving binge-eating high calories day, in order to lose the extra lbs that I think i will gain on thanksgiving

With one fridge and one range, my daughter's kitchen, although very large Sq foot wise, is a pain to work in at Thanksgiving. Lots of cooks and too much last minute cooking.

On another Thanksgiving post, one commenter mentioned make-ahead mashed potatoes. The recipe posted was adapted from America's test kitchen. I tested it today and it's a game changer. Less mess, less prep time and no delays I'd you're caught running behind, when all's ready except those pesky taters aren't yet even cooked- maybe not even peeled.

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Y'all have any more tips to free up time, create less mess or not use up crowded oven space?

Has anyone tried the cooked smoked turkey from sams club?

I work on Thanksgiving so I'll be preparing everything the day before and looking to just cut time wherever I can.

Host asked me to bring a dessert. They already have pumpkin and apple covered. Is it weird to bring a banana cream pie since it’s not very fall-ish?

Edit: thank you all for the suggestions! I decided to go with a pecan cream pie.

Could be pumpkin, apple, sweet potato, or any other favorite you guys have.

I was wondering if anyone had ideas on what are menu items that can be frozen and reheated with little to no sacrifice in flavor. I have family flying in and am thinking it might be nice to cook/bake this week and freeze it. Mashed potatoes? Can you freeze cranberry sauce? Gravy? Thanks in advance!

Last year I baked, deep fried, and air fried turkeys. Air fried was by far my favorite.

I’m making apple pie this Thanksgiving but I also would want to make cookies that are on par for the holiday. What are the best cookies for Thanksgiving? Gingersnaps?

For years I have been buying a butterball turkey, mostly because that’s what my mom always did. But now that I am a little more observant with my spending, I’m curious if the butterball is worth more than 2x the price.

What is everyone’s thoughts?

I’m looking for ideas on sides that I could make this Thanksgiving while we’re visiting my husband’s family out of town. We’ll be traveling to California to spend Thanksgiving with my husband’s family, and I would be sad if I did not get to make anything, but their kitchen is pretty small and they do quite a bit of cooking for Thanksgiving (side note— it’s somewhat non-traditional because my husband’s family is Peruvian and they make several Peruvian dishes for the meal, so I am open to non-traditional sides!)

I’m looking for ideas on something I could make that would be enjoyable, but would be easy to make relatively out of the way.

I’m a pretty experienced cook, so I’m not worried about difficulty. I’m open to any and all ideas!

I usually do a country bread with sausage, apples, cranraisins and other aromatics but the bread always feels super heavy and wanting more texture like the stovetop vibe.

Link your favorites and spill the tea 🦃🍗

Defrosting 🦃

Wife likes to go to this girlfriend of hers for Thanksgiving to meet up with her and the other friend. We went together 2 times. I didn't mind tagging along at first but now I feel I really like to start a tradition to celebrate Thanksgiving at home with family. Given that my wife is a social butterfly and pregnancy took that joy away from her to some extent, and she's being hormonal, I wonder if I should just bag this conversation until she's more equipped to have it.

Has anyone tried the Popeyes Cajun turkey? It’s pricy but I’m tempted to try it,….i’m all for saving time to make other dishes.

Many years ago, I had roasted brussel sprouts that were a little sweet and had bacon in them. I have tried, and failed, many times to replicate that delicious side dish.

Dear Thanksgiving community, please help me!

Seriously, what is your absolute favorite, best, most delicious, never fail brussel sprout recipe?

Thank you!

"tHoSe ArE sOmE aNgRy BiRdS"

I'm planning a food day potluck to celebrate Thanksgiving at work (the week before). My coworker wants to do non-Thanksgiving foods (which I'm sad about). What are some theme ideas?

So far we thought of: Taco Bar (I'm not a fan of this one) 50's/60's vintage recipes