60 Top Appetizers 62 Photos
Whether you're prepping dips for Turkey Day football watchers or serving light bites to arriving guests, don't let them hit the feast table famished.
Fall-Flavored Dips 6 Photos
Embrace seasonal ingredients and flavors in your assembly of football-day dips, ideal for any autumnal game or Thanksgiving Day appetizers.
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How to Host Your First Thanksgiving 8 Photos
Take a deep breath: Some advance prep and rules to remember on the big day will help you host without a hitch.
Menus from the Masters 10 Photos
Overwhelmed by options? Let one of Cooking Channel's chefs plan your Thanksgiving by following their coordinated menus.
The Tools You’ll Need 8 Photos
Stock your kitchen with the necessary gadgets, from your basic measuring tools to roasting, carving and baking essentials.
Dress Your Table 10 Photos
Set a stylish scene with harvest wheats and berries, burgundy and silver accents or woodsy greens and whites.
Feed Guests All Weekend Long
Don’t forget your hungry, hungry houseguests! Get tips for easy dinners and snacks –– and the day-of breakfast.
Easy Holiday Breakfasts
See All Videos10 Ways to MacGyver Thanksgiving 10 Photos
These clever hacks will save you from mishaps like missing kitchen tools or a lack of fridge space.
Masters of Disguise 11 Photos
Our clever granola streusel transforms store-bought pie into a dessert that seems entirely homemade. (They'll never know.)
Chic Cheat Sheet 13 Photos
From low-key table decorations to our simplest, foolproof recipes: Stage this modern, rustic meal.
HELP! Hosting Disasters, Averted
Cracked pie, extra guests, wine-stained tablecloth: simple solutions for every Thanksgiving quandary.
Thanksgiving, No Matter What You Eat –– Or Don't 25 Photos
Make sure there's something for everyone by prepping dishes that suit special dietary needs and requests.
Master the Potluck 15 Photos
These 15 easy sides and dessert recipes will wow guests — and are easy to tote along to your potluck Thanksgiving meal.
Pretty Pantry Tricks 10 Photos
An eye toward repurposing and some creative arrangement make ordinary household items chic.
28 Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes 28 Photos
Served with apps or alongside the turkey, cocktails filled with seasonal ingredients help guests get in the holiday spirit.
Thanksgiving Cocktails + Drinks
See All VideosWays to Love Leftovers 27 Photos
Give guests a reason to dig into leftovers: super soups, layered sandwiches and more creative meals.
Ideas Worth Stealing 18 Photos
See what inspires 18 popular food bloggers and stylists when they plan their Thanksgiving menus and decor.
Cold Wine, Stat 8 Videos
Chill wine faster than your freezer with these simple steps and have a cold bottle ready before the apps hit the table.
Put Those Leftovers to Good Use
See All VideosThe Kids’ Table 9 Photos
Cute coloring and craft activities (and a throwaway tablecloth!) double as decor for this kids' table.
A Welcoming Abode 11 Photos
Make your home warm and welcoming for friends and family — and prepare yourself for the challenges of hosting guests.
The Best Friendsgiving Ever 10 Photos
Whether you can't get home for mom's down-home cooking this year or you're just greedy for more turkey, celebrate Friendsgiving with a lively potluck.