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How to Cook Last-Minute, Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

Need an extra Thanksgiving side dish? Trying to figure out what to make that's kid-friendly for Thanksgiving? What about a last-minute dessert?

Looking for recipes that will help feed your family this Thanksgiving?

Well, look no further than Patch. Here's a list of several recipes we've collected over the years from contributors, bloggers and even staff (yes, some of us cook):

Appetizers:

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  • Praline Pecans and Spiced Almonds
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Fried Crab Cake Balls
  • Baked Brie

The Turkey:

  • How to Cook a Turkey
  • Other Turkey Recipes

Sides:

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  • What to Do With Beets?
  • Sweet Potato Biscuits
  • Cranberries
  • Sweet Potato Recipes from the Farm
  • Winter Squash
  • Sausage Stuffing
  • Lo-Cal Stuffing
  • How to Cook Thanksgiving Sides (Mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberries and more)

Desserts:

  • It's All About the Pie
  • Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
  • Pumpkin Pie and Eggnog Cheesecake
  • Apple and Pear Kabobs
  • Glazed Spices Eggnog Bundt Cake
  • Pumpkin-spiced Scones
  • Whiskey Pie

Slow-Cooking:

  • Thanksgiving in a Slow Cooker

Vegetarian:

  • Tips for Cooking Vegetarian

Add links to your favorite recipes in the comments below!


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