It should come as no surprise that we love Thanksgiving around here. With the amazing all-American holiday just around the corner, it's time to start planning that menu. While every family has their favorite go-to recipes full of love and tradition, mixing things up with a few of these delicious dishes will only help make this Thanksgiving the best yet. Be prepared to take away some novel Read more

Every year on Thanksgiving, there are certain beloved dishes that simply have to be on the table. They're tradition, and it wouldn't be the same without Bronwyn's sweet potatoes or Elena's orange cranberry sauce. But while I'm all for keeping some items, I love experimenting with new menu additions. It ensures that your family members and guests won't be bored. If you're looking for inspiring Read more

For many, Thanksgiving is a monthlong production that involves plenty of planning ahead when it comes to oven space, refrigerator space, and day-of preparation. But even if you're not much of a planner — or you've suddenly been put on the spot to pull off a turkey day feast! — I promise that you can still host a meal worth boasting about afterwards. The key to a successful last-minute feast Read more

The typical Thanksgiving staple of stuffing is made with bread, so for those of you who are gluten-free, it usually means you have to miss out. Not anymore! Here are six delicious stuffing recipes that are completely gluten-free. Cook up a batch to serve or bring for Thanksgiving dinner so you can stuff your face with stuffing like everyone else. Read more

Happy Thanksgiving! The smell of turkey in the oven and the sound of football on TV can only mean that the Thanksgiving feast is about to begin! We're grateful for you, our readers, the whole year through and wish you and your families a wonderful holiday! Once the meal is through, and your dishwasher is humming, a mama's thoughts often turn to all of the leftovers crowding her fridge. Don't Read more

This Thanksgiving, we're not only giving thanks, but we're also giving back with a special Whole Foods Market Thanksgiving giveaway. To enter to win a $1,000 gift card to Whole Foods Market, check out our six favorite desserts from Whole Foods Market's recipe collection by clicking through the slideshow. Then, vote for your favorite; for every vote cast, YumSugar will donate 25 cents to the Whole Read more

There are countless things to be grateful for in 2011, but let's face it: the best way to be thankful on turkey day is to kick back, bond, and have a drink (or three) with loved ones. To take Thanksgiving entertaining to the next level, match your courses with deserving wines and start off with cocktail hour. Don't forget to refill your ice trays, because we've got 10 tipples that are guaranteed Read more

Thanksgiving dinner isn't really over until the dessert spread comes out: pies, pies, and more pies! For a vegan, this can be tricky territory since so many dessert options — especially a flaky crust — are made with eggs, butter, and milk. Treat your vegan friends right this holiday by including a dessert that works with their dietary limitations. Here are five traditional Thanksgiving Read more

This year, we celebrated Thanksgiving a bit early with a special promotion: we asked you to vote for your favorite Thanksgiving side dish, main entrée, and dessert recipes from Whole Foods Market, with each vote going toward a donation to the Whole Kids Foundation. See our reader-chosen top picks for the Thanksgiving table when you keep clicking. Read more

If you're a vegetarian attending the traditional Thanksgiving meal, you probably skip the turkey and load your plate up with the typical veggie sides of mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. It's not very exciting or very healthy. Here are 10 deliciously satisfying and nontraditional vegetarian entrées (like chili and curry) you can serve or bring to Thanksgiving dinner this year. Read more