thanksgiving recipes

Change things up this holiday with a Thanksgiving dish from the queen of easy, delicious, and quick meals, Rachael Ray! On a recent episode of the Rachael Ray Show, Rachael unveiled her new favorite recipe, bacon and butternut squash risotto.

Risotto is an inexpensive and delicious meal for entertaining. It's sounds fancy and everyone loves it — including kids! — but it's just rice. This quick recipe only takes 20 to 25 minutes to prepare and works well as an entrée or main dish, so consider adding it to your Thanksgiving menu. Keep reading for the delicious, kid-friendly Thanksgiving recipe!

Readers, Thanksgiving is just one day away, and our community assistant needs your help! She's looking for a fast, scrumptious, and impressive dish. She writes:

"This Thanksgiving I am attending dinner at boyfriend's parents' house, and I want to a bring a dish that will really wow them. I need a recipe that is quick yet delicious. I am unsure what to make, and since I know they will have plenty of the traditional dishes, I want to bring something that is unique. Do you have any suggestions?"

She doesn't specify the course, so let's provide her with appetizer, entrée, side, dessert, and drink options. My advice? She should bring all the ingredients to a specialty cocktail! It's unexpected, and the process of mixing the drinks is a great way to break the ice. A nice cocktail shaker, muddler, and bottle of alcohol can double as a hostess gift.

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