Every year we see articles on "how to spice up your stuffing" and every year they amount to adding pecans or cranberries or something not that spiced up at all. If you've ever wondered if there's more to stuffing beyond the family recipe, here's how you really spice up your Thanksgiving meal. More

Whether you do an official cocktail hour or just want something festive to share with your fellow cooks in the kitchen, here are a few autumnal cocktails to help you celebrate Thanksgiving. A touch of ginger, a hint of apple, smoky liquor, tart cranberries...these drinks are a tasty start to Thanksgiving (and worth keeping on file for post-Thanksgiving parties.) More

The classic Campbell's Green Bean casserole is a staple on many Thanksgiving tables. But there are easy ways you can upgrade the out-of the can version. If you're intimidated by the length and number of steps, bear in mind that you don't need to use the entire recipe. Try canned fried onions instead of frying your own. Or, to make it even easier, stick with two cans of cream of mushroom soup instead of making your own creamy mushroom sauce. More

Corn's been out of season awhile now, but it's still a traditional side at some Thanksgiving celebrations, and was likely present at the first harvestime celebration feast in Plymouth. Whether in a creamy custard or casserole, corn dishes add a little more sweetness and richness to an already decadent meal. More

We don't want non-meat-eaters to feel left out of the Thanksgiving hubbub here at Serious Eats. We've chatted a little about non-Tofurkey Thanksgiving dishes for vegetarians, and there's a vegetarian category on our recipes section, but here are a few more great-looking ideas from Serious Eats (and around the web) for meatless mains to be served Thanksgiving day. More

Last week on the Weekend Cook and Tell we asked all of you to share your preferred Thanksgiving stuffing and dressing recipes and techniques for a challenge we called Stuffing Stories. Here's a look at some of some of our favorite ways to stuff the bird. More

Well the short and simple answer to the titular question can be found right here. Store-bought gravies just don't taste right. Sure, some of them have that nostalgic cafeteria appeal, but unless you're seriously trying to relive middle school, you're much better off making your own. With a few store-bought staples, it's surprisingly easy, and worlds better than anything you'd get out of a jar. More

Is your Thanksgiving plan all mapped out? You've got mashed potatoes and bacon-studded brussels sprouts. You've thought about stuffing and dessert. But there's always room for one more delicious side dish, and these squash recipes may just tempt you to add a delicata, acorn, or butternut to your shopping list. More

Your Thanksgiving table has room for more liquids beyond gravy—serve soup! Squash, carrot, celery, fennel, mushrooms, potato, and more combine for creamy fall-themed soups. Many of these can be prepared ahead of time and reheated when T-day comes. Do you serve soup at your Thanksgiving dinner? If not, maybe you'll feel inspired after checking out these recipes. More

Appetizers at Thanksgiving are a tricky business: a few small bites can be a great start to the celebration, but if you eat too much, you'll regret it when mashed potato time comes around. More