How to Cook Thanksgiving Dinner From Start to Finish | Allrecipes
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Get ready to create the perfect Thanksgiving feast from start to finish! In this step-by-step guide, Nicole walks you through how to make every essential dish for your holiday table, from a golden, juicy roast turkey to delicious sides and a show-stopping dessert.
What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
Whether you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro looking for some new tips, this video covers all the bases with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips. We’ll show you how to prepare a perfectly cooked turkey, whip up classic mashed potatoes, and bake a flaky homemade pie—all without stress. Plus, you'll learn how to make some of the most-loved holiday sides that will impress your guests.
With simple, foolproof techniques and expert advice, you’ll have everything you need to make your Thanksgiving dinner a delicious success. From prepping your ingredients to serving the meal, this video will guide you through each step, so you can enjoy a stress-free holiday meal.
Every time i hear anyone say: “The time has come..,” it makes think of this…
“The time has come,” the Walrus said,
To talk of many things:
Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax—
Of cabbages—and kings—
And why the sea is boiling hot—
And whether pigs have wings.”
—Lewis Carroll (1871)
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread Stuffing
For me, it’s not Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes. We have both mashed and sweet.
1:15 Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole
2:44 Cranberry Sauce
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5:35 Southern Pecan Pie
6:53 Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
2:39 in this moment I remembered when monica says to chandler ( a monkey could make it ) 😂😂
8:38 Fresh Green Bean Casserole
9:47 Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad
That is a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner. Everything looks so delicious! I love good moist turkey. My favorite is the dark meat. And ONLY homemade turkey gravy. Nothing out of a jar. Is probably have seconds if I had room for anything more, whichbi seriously doubt but oh my how awesomely delicious your dinner looks! Bi b want to come to your house for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for all the fantastic recipes!!❤
10:48 Cosmopolitan Cocktail
11:11 Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey
Always enjoy Nicole’s recipes. Fantastic recipes for the every day cook
15:04 Turkey Gravy
15:47 Apple Cider Margarita
Did I miss the cornbread dressing? I saw you chop the celery and onions but that's all. 😢
16:13 Finish the Gravy
17:41 Carving the Turkey
My favorite thanksgiving dish is turkey and mashed potatoes because the combo for thanksgiving tastes very good with full of flavor which is actually tasty
18:54 Serving the Meal
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Wow I love watching you you are great I also love your voice very soothing love u 🥰 😊❤❤❤
Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/76594/grandmothers-buttermilk-cornbread/
Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21261/yummy-sweet-potato-casserole/
NO MASHED POTATOES?????
Cranberry Sauce: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9111/cranberry-sauce/
Southern Pecan Pie: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12170/southern-pecan-pie-i/
Looks amazing... I'm making a Thanksgiving style turkey meal for my family on Easter Sunday... thank you for the wonderful recipes
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/235300/perfect-pumpkin-cheesecake-bars/
Fresh Green Bean Casserole: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240207/vintage-fresh-green-bean-casserole-circa-1956/
Fantastic food marathon to create the magical Thanksgiving combo of flavors. I guess you are not a fan of a brine bath for the big bird.
Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/242052/chopped-brussels-sprout-salad/
Cosmopolitan Cocktail: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/25845/cosmopolitan/
I love pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin pie
Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/166160/juicy-thanksgiving-turkey/
Simple Turkey Gravy: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/239434/simple-turkey-gravy/
You Drink. Lot ??????😂
Apple Cider Margaritas: https://www.allrecipes.com/apple-cider-margarita-recipe-7686376
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I am old enough to remember the movement away from aluminun pots and pans because of the scare of alzheimers. Lo and behold we now cook in aluminum again.
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🚩🚩 don’t eat neck pieces don’t make anything from them. Thyroid hormones are extremely sickening. They exist in the necks of animals and the farther away the cut of meat is the less chance of contamination. My friends dog has hyperthyroidism from contaminated meat.
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I came back again because I had a 10 pounds turkey and that gravel comes out perfect every time . Make some platters for my mom and to have to reheat before Christmas preparations .
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Watching your video inspired me! I cooked the Thanksgiving Meal for 15 people!! It was a hit!! Thank you!
@NicholeLeSassierHello from Canada, I really enjoy to watch you how easy you making those dishes, making good food is an arts. It looks your pecan pie must taste delicious, definitely I will make one. My daughter wants me to make all your dishes for this coming Christmas dinner 2025. Thank you very much for sharing with us your ideas on what and how to prepare a great Christmas dinner. All the best for you and your family.
@sylviahankus9346Where can one find the pot u used to cook the cranberries to make the sauce?
@naturallyBackYou helped my meal a great deal this year. Thank you!
@TammieCadeYou're salad was awesome. Thank you for sharing.❤
@RocioMartinez-gg8pfLaying in bed eating burritos 😂 #vacationday
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@aleksandregogoli8507No butter tub on turkey n under skin?!
@colleenRNmaxWhats the temp?
@KatieSerna-i7vImo....pumpkin cheese cake bars?🫤
@TruthHurts225Thank you!
@margaretlyleholroyd5253Happy Thanksgiving.
@ShirleyPotts-ud3nbYour pecan pue will be fine and dandy.
@DeechrismanJust curious how the gravy tasted, considering that the drippings from the turkey had champagne in it and I’ve never had gravy used from champagne dripping… but everything looks absolutely wonderful and delicious!!!
@ConnieWalker-wh9fyLove watching you because you give me the desire to cook again even though I am now 83 years old!
@marthamazzaferro2914I am trying to make this for tomorrow. The corn syrup, is it 1 cup of dark and 1 cup of light Karo syrup or did she do 1/2 cup each to make 1 cup Karo syrup?!
@brandymccord95286 to 7 cups of corn bread 💀💀💀💀💀
@Shaan-t9vAmazinghow you make it easier👏👏👏
@LucianaCosta-r5gLordy how you made it look so quick and easy? By the time I'm done cooking I'm exhausted and look drunk. Great real cooking.
@suskagusip1036Great Job, Wonderful ❤ you are a great cooker.
@RocioMartinez-gg8pfCould this Holiday meal be any less enthusiastic.
@britag12061Question on the cornbread dressing, if refrigerating overnight will I have to add more liquid to keep it moist before baking or will it be ok as is?
@10essee16my fave? probably the turkey sandwich on a soft fresh white bread, mayo, salt, pepper, glass of ice cold milk = heaven
@ljc.youtubeThe Best
@TIMOTHYwhitmerIn the video we see both light and dark corn syrup being used. In the online recipe is says light “or” dark corn syrup—which is correct?
@queercomputerWhere can I find these in writing?
@Footballclip01All your recipes look so delicious! Cosmo is my favorite Cocktail! A great way to end your prep day!
@kareneachus8630No mashed potatoes? That's okay with me.
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