Thanksgiving

Letter from Cheri: The Perfect Thanksgiving Everyone has their own ideas about the "Perfect Thanksgiving, but in fact, the "Perfect Thanksgiving" is usually a culinary patchwork that contains some of most prized and comforting food memories of our youth, mixed in with a few more recent classics picked up on the way to adulthood. The "Perfect Thanksgiving" is above all personal. It can be anything you want it to be: so traditional it makes you homesick, or so creative and nouvelle that it creates special new Thanksgiving memories for all who attend. Whatever your visions of the "Perfect Thanksgiving," we're here to help. Our Mix and Match guide will allow you to select the perfect recipes, from a variety of categories to make up your one perfect meal. Perhaps you'll want a traditional main course like roast turkey, but an unexpected dessert finale like Chocolate Stout Pie? No problem. How about new ways of accomplishing old tricks, like grilling, smoking or even deep frying the turkey? We've got the instructions. Maybe you'll decide to throw tradition to the wind and not serve turkey at all! We've got lots of other spectacular main course choices, including lots of meatless options. Thanksgiving can be fun, but the thought of preparing such a large dinner can intimidate inexperienced cooks. That's why we've taken care to provide lots of deailed photo instructions and handy tips. We want you to have fun with Thanksgiving dinner and have spectacular results --even if this is your first time preparing this important feast. So take some time, browse around the Thanksgiving channel and create your own personal "Perfect Thanksgiving." Do you have any special dishes we haven't included that you'd like to share, or Thanksgiving tips that might make the job easier? We'd love to hear about them. Please post recipes to the Holiday Message Board so everyone can share them. Holiday Humor Kids say the Darndest Things -- Thanksgiving, No Holds Barred! Favorite Thanksgiving Links Looking for more Thanksgiving ideas, recipes and information? The world wide web has some great destinations. Thanksgiving Cake & Cookie Decorating Easy Thanksgiving Cookie Pops Autumn Leaves Cake Thankful Couple Cake Edible Fondant Turkeys

The History of Thanksgiving The history of this holidays goes back way before the Pilgrims and Plymouth Rock. Separate Thanksgiving fact from fiction! How to Capture Thanksgiving with your Camera Take perfect Thanksgiving photographs with tips from the New York Institute of Photography. Crazy for Cranberries A history of one of America's few native fruits (blueberries and Concord grapes are the others) plus over 20 terrific cranberry recipes, including a spectacular Cranberry Marble Cheesecake. Pumpkins! How to buy, store and cook pumpkins, plus lots of pumpkin recipes! Low Carbing -- Surviving the Holidays Part I Enjoy the holidays -- even sweets -- and stick to your low carb diet!   Adopt Holiday "Orphans"! People are what makes a perfect Thanksgiving to me. One thing I urge everyone to do is "adopt orphans" on Thanksgiving. No, I don't mean literal orphans. I mean acquaintances, even remote ones, who are far from home and family. Why not open your home and hearts and invite them to participate in Thanksgiving with you and your close friends and family? Some of my most treasured Thanksgiving memories involve the revolving door of colorful guests that have graced our tables over the years. MORE...   Thanksgiving Crafts Mr Tom Turkey -- This plump little turkey will be the center of attention on your table this year! A Waste Not Pilgrim -- Whimsical craft fashioned from a plastic condiment bottle, a little felt, some paint, and lots of imagination. Pine Cone Turkey -- A simple craft the kids will love to make. Break Into Tradition Traditions. Every year we go to his parents house since mine live so far away. Every year we have turkey, ham, potatoes and salads. Every year we drive half way across our province to meet the needs of tradition. When do my traditions start? There comes a time when couples begin to start wanting traditions of their own. Something that marks that they are a family. The problem with this is that in the process their parents begin to feel left out. So how do you create harmony with them while still keeping your needs fulfilled? Extensive planning. MORE...   FABULOUS FIND! Sili Sling™ Silicone Lifter for Turkey, Roasts and Fish

Thanksgiving 101 Buying, Storing & Thawing Turkey Turkey Cooking Methods, Times & Temperatures Preparing & Stuffing the Turkey How to Grill a Turkey How to Deep Fry a Turkey How to Smoke a Turkey How to Carve a Turkey How to Make Great Gravy Thanksgiving Wine Advisor Stock Making 101 How Make Perfect Pie Crusts How to Make Terrific Tart Crusts Trim & Terrific Trimmings for the Holiday Meal Holiday Buffets for Easy Entertaining New Traditions: A Thanksgiving Feast for Busy Cooks New Ways with Turkey Leftovers Five Creative Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers TURDUCKEN TUTORIAL The Ultimate Thanksgiving Entree! -- A Stuffed chicken, inside a stuffed duck, inside a stuffed turkey. Our step-by-step photo instructions show you how. Thanksgiving Recipes Mix & Match Thanksgiving Recipe Collections Turkey & Gravy & Other Main Courses Stuffings Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes Soups & Salads Side Dishes Sauces & Relishes Vegetarian Thanksgiving Desserts HEALTHY THANKSGIVING Healthy Holiday Eating Tips Thanksgiving Health, Fitness and Weight Loss Tips Make sure the only thing geetting stuffed this year is the turkey! Low Carb Thanksgiving Enjoy low carb versions of all your Thanksgiving favorites -- even Bread Pudding, Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake and Cranberry Relish!   Gorgeous Antique Virtual Greeting Cards Send FREE Thanksgiving Greetings to friends and loved ones at Cyberspace speeds!