Ever heard of molded cranberry salad?
Since we don’t mess with these staples, the recipes are what we’d call fine-tuned perfection.
These vintage Thanksgiving recipes are here to make your Thanksgiving meal just a touch more nostalgic.
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Its so easy but adds the perfect amount of color and tang to your Thanksgiving table.
The potatos natural sweetness requires less spice than canned pumpkin does.
One editors familyadds Boursin cheese to their recipefor even more flavor.
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Fresh rosemary adds an aromatic nature and sorghum adds a hint of bitterness for a result thats well-rounded.
This retro favorite combines every classic toppingmarshmallows, pecans, and cornflakesfor a creamy, crunchy, gooey finish.
The classic recipe is actually fairly simple to pull together and requires just a handful of ingredients.
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Southerners believe it should be filled with giblet gravy.
It’s best when made the same day the turkey is cooked.
Pineapple Casserole
It’s easy to see why this dish is a Southern classic.
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Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
Collards are like good Thanksgiving guests.
They don’t get in the way, but definitely add something to the occasion.
(In this case, the sideboard.)
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Southern to the bone, collard greens with ham hocks are too easy and delicious to pass up.
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
It’s easy to eat your veggies with this cheesy side.
Back before sweet potato casserole reigned supreme, these lightly spiced and oh-so-sweet yams were a Southern staple.
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Somewhere along the line, this favorite Southern snack became a beloved Thanksgiving tradition.
Southern cooks pop these in between covering the casseroles and basting the turkey.
Crunchy, creamy, and cheesy, this casserole is a Turkey Day non-negotiable.
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Both kids and adults will love it for its bright pink color and fluffy texture.
Quick and easy, it can be served as a side dish or dessert.
Savory Corn Pudding
Don’t ever let Thanksgiving commence without corn pudding, we say.
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Try ourTee’s Corn Puddingfor a slightly sweeter take.
Best Pecan Pie
This Texas-based recipe feels straight from the archives.
“She said she hadn’t had pie like this since her mother passed.”
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They meet in this dressing for the ultimate holiday side dish.
If you thought homemade pumpkin pie was difficult to pull off, think again.
Creamed Spinach
This classic steakhouse side is also a stunning addition to the holiday table.
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Creamy and cheesy, spinach has never tasted so delicious.
And of course, make it from scratch just like Grandma does.
But if we’re swapping out a cornmeal-laden version for anything, it’s going to be for grits.
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(Who says there isn’t room for both?)
Smoked Turkey Breast
Let the brine (and smoker) do the work.
Apple-Bourbon Pie
Sure, apple pie is classic.
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But this rendition from our 1995 November issue is anything but ordinary.
Like our icebox dinner rolls, these yeast rolls will always be a Thanksgiving staple in the South.
The recipe first made its mark in our November 1995 issue.
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Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
Talk about a festive demeanor.
These carrots make a bright and cheery addition to the spread.
The silky smooth custard in this pie is made with eggs and half and half.
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Oyster casserole relies on oysters, a rich and creamy sauce, and a crispy topping.
Chocolate Silk Pie
There are few things more classic than homemade chocolate pie.
Chocolate lovers will adore this rich and creamy pie.
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Reunion Pea Casserole
This casserole isn’t short on flavor.
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