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California Thanksgiving

A California Thanksgiving is refreshingly rustic, inviting and grounded in timeless favorites that celebrate farm to table cooking.

This holiday season, strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary with our best recipes for roast turkey, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and more.

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California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Sides

Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage, Sage and Chestnuts

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California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Salads

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts, Pecorino and Honey-Dijon Dressing

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California Thanksgiving | Chicken and Turkey Recipes | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Soups, Stews and Curries

Holiday Turkey Stock

Creamy, smashed potatoes with sour cream and whole garlic cloves in a pot.
California Thanksgiving | Sides | Vegetables

Smashed Red Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary

Roasted squash on a platter with sage and butter.
California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Sides | Vegetables | Vegetarian

Caramelized Honey Nut Squash with Sage Brown Butter

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California Thanksgiving | Sides | Vegetables

Pommes Purée–Iconic French Mashed Potatoes

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California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Sides | Vegetables

Maple-Mascarpone Whipped Sweet Potatoes

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California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Sides | Vegetables | Vegetarian

Maple-Ginger Glazed Carrots

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California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Soups, Stews and Curries

Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup with Buttery Croutons

A white oval platter filled with golden-brown roasted oyster mushrooms and crispy sage leaves, two white handled serving spoons lay on the side of the platter.
California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Sides

Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms with Brown Butter and Sage

A white oval platter with roasted leeks and olive oil.
California Thanksgiving | Healthy Recipes | Sides | Spring Recipes

Olive Oil Roasted Leeks

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California Thanksgiving | Sides | Vegetables

Creamy Green Bean Casserole

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California Thanksgiving | Chicken and Turkey Recipes | Dinner | Fall and Winter | Recipes

Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

Creamed Onion Gratin
California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Sides | Vegetables

Creamed Onion Gratin

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California Thanksgiving | Sides

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Pudding

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California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Pork Recipes | Sides | Vegetables

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Vinaigrette

Root Vegetable Mash with Caramelized Leeks
California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Recipes | Sides | Vegetables

Root Vegetable Mash with Caramelized Leeks

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California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Salads

Kale Salad with Delicata Squash, Goat Cheese and Dates

The Best Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread
California Thanksgiving | Dessert | Fall and Winter | Gluten-Free | Recipes

The Best Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp
California Thanksgiving | Dessert | Fall and Winter | Gluten-Free | Recipes

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

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California Thanksgiving | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Dessert | Recipes

Perfect Flaky Pie Crust (Two Methods)

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California Thanksgiving | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Sides

Cacio e Pepe Mashed Cauliflower

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California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Recipes | Sides

Savory Bread Pudding with Sausage and Sage

French Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
California Thanksgiving | Fall and Winter | Recipes | Sides | Vegetables

French Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

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