Preparing and hosting a literal feast is difficult enough without having to scour the web for Thanksgiving recipes—which is why we did that work on your behalf. Tragically, we can’t cook the turkey for you, but we can give you everything you need to craft the perfect Thanksgiving menu, with delicious sides your guests will love like cornbread stuffing fried rice, the ideal light and fluffy dinner rolls for mopping up this irresistible turkey gravy, and the lemony green beans that just might steal the show. Of course, it wouldn’t be a list of the best Thanksgiving recipes if it didn’t feature turkey—like this Puerto Rican pavochon that is anything but bland—so we included a few turkey recipes to ensure that your bird comes out perfect (not to mention some inspiration to get through those leftovers).
Preparing and hosting a literal feast is difficult enough without having to scour the web for Thanksgiving recipes—which is why we did that work on your behalf. Tragically, we can’t cook the turkey for you, but we can give you everything you need to craft the perfect Thanksgiving menu, with delicious sides your guests will love like cornbread stuffing fried rice, the ideal light and fluffy dinner rolls for mopping up this irresistible turkey gravy, and the lemony green beans that just might steal the show. Of course, it wouldn’t be a list of the best Thanksgiving recipes if it didn’t feature turkey—like this Puerto Rican pavochon that is anything but bland—so we included a few turkey recipes to ensure that your bird comes out perfect (not to mention some inspiration to get through those leftovers).Michael Graydon + Nikole HerriottSpatchcocked Turkey with Anise and OrangeMost butchers will remove the backbone for you. Lots of guests? Roast two 12–14-pounders; spatchcocking anything larger will be harder and takes longer. Photographs by Laura Murray, food styling by Simon Andrews, prop styling by Sophie StrangioMiso-y Grilled PotatoesBrad Leone’s go-to charred, smashed, and miso-garlic-butter–tossed grilled potatoes.