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This year, I am preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It’s really one of my favorite meals of the year. So this week, I’m sharing some traditional dishes (well, one of them may have a twist) that your family will enjoy. Putting together an easy Thanksgiving dinner menu will help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests.<\/p>\n

Preparing turkey in a roasting bag produces a wonderful holiday centerpiece. Rhonda Sine’s<\/a> (Morgantown, WV<\/a>) Turkey, Roasting Bag Method<\/a> recipe proves that.<\/p>\n

“No more dry, overcooked turkey,” says Rhonda. “This method may not produce the photo-perfect brown skin shown on the Butterball commercials, but it will guarantee the juiciest, most flavorful turkey you’ve ever served.”<\/p>\n

Turkey has to be on your Thanksgiving dinner menu and this is a wonderful holiday centerpiece. It’s simple to do and speeds up the cooking process. Every time the turkey is perfectly tender and juicy.<\/p>\n

The seasonings and veggies are basic but add just the right amount of flavor. This recipe is perfect for a beginner cook to the most experienced chef.<\/p>\n

If you’re not feeding a crowd and want to prepare something smaller, try Zina Eddy’s<\/a> (Philadelphia, PA<\/a>) Turkey Breast With Stuffing and Gravy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“I love making this for Sunday dinner,” explains Zina. When you feel like Thanksgiving dinner, and it’s not Thanksgiving, this is a go-to recipe.<\/p>\n

A super simple all-in-one turkey dinner anyone can make. The turkey breast is juicy and the drippings are absorbed into the stuffing. Jazzing up store-bought gravy with sour cream is a time-saver and adds richness to the gravy.<\/p>\n

Tara Guthrie<\/a> (Sanford, NC<\/a>) posted her Sweet Potato Casserole Delight<\/a> that truly is a delight.<\/p>\n

“This sweet potato casserole is better than sweet potato pie,” thinks Tara. “The pecan topping is perfect for those who do not like marshmallows in their sweet potato casserole.”<\/p>\n

These sweet potatoes are creamy and luscious. The topping is crunchy, sweet, and nutty, giving you that perfect praline flavor. This is a great sweet potato casserole for those who want to skip the marshmallows.<\/p>\n

Green bean casserole is always a hit at the holiday table. Blondie Pussycat’s<\/a> Blondie’s Green Bean Casserole (Not Your Mama’s recipe!)<\/a> is a great twist on the classic dish.<\/p>\n

“After serving the traditional green bean casserole for many years, I decided to change it… my style,” reveals Blondie. “This recipe is my own, and it is not for the faint of heart… very rich and high in calories!”<\/p>\n

We all know calories don’t count during the holidays. So don’t give a second thought to this creamy, cheesy, over-the-top green bean casserole. Cream cheese adds tang and the celery adds a bit of crunch. I guarantee people will be going for seconds.<\/p>\n

Having a Basic Mashed Potatoes<\/a> recipe on hand for your holiday meal is a necessity and Karen Feinen’s<\/a> (Rochester, NY<\/a>) recipe is a delicious one.<\/p>\n

“Potatoes make such a versatile with which to experiment,” shares Karen. “Try adding any combination of the following: chives, chopped bacon, sour cream, onion or garlic powder, cheddar, or Parmesan cheese.”<\/p>\n

The mashed potatoes are creamy with just the right amount of butter and milk to make this a rich side dish. Karen gives suggestions of add-ins that can easily be done to suit your preferences. These buttery mashed potatoes are a must-have side dish.<\/p>\n

Want more Thanksgiving side dish recipes? Take a look at this article<\/a>. It’s filled with delicious recipes. Also, you may have noticed I haven’t shared any desserts. Fear not, next week’s Janet’s Notebook will be devoted to Thanksgiving desserts. Happy Pinching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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