Thanksgiving, an American meal Photo

When Thanksgiving spread around the country in the mid-19th century, it was in the hope that holiday good feelings would heal the rift between North and South. So, the Thanksgiving menu had a certain amount of can't-we-all-get-together culinary nationalism to it. Now, North, South, East or West, family favorites are treasured guests at the holiday table.

Thanksgiving, an American meal Photo

Turkey tricks: What the pros know can help you

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Turkey Day Diversions

Cooking Tips

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The perfect dish

This diagram will show you how to garnish and present a turkey.
Deep fried turkey

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Surviving the Holiday Shopping Season

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