For me, the quintessential aroma of Thanksgiving (and of autumn too, come to think of it) is not pumpkin pie, cinnamon, or hot cider. No, it's the smell of turkey broth simmering. I am not even a huge fan of turkey; I'd prefer to eat some other beast on Thanksgiving. But turkey broth? Give it to me. That stuff is pure liquid gold. I make vats of turkey stock this time of year and stash it away for soups.

But making homemade stock can be both messy and time-consuming. This time around, I am using one little tip to make things easier on myself, and it has made all the difference. More

Q: I'm driving from DC to Chicago to visit my husband's family for Thanksgiving. I want to bring something delicious for the holiday but driving across the country makes it tough.

What can I make ahead and bring with me?

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We've never had oyster stuffing. Have you? Whoa, it's a lot of work if you're talking about shucking dozens of fresh oysters to chop and bake with your bread cubes. But the payoff (we hear) is that the bread soaks up the oyster liquor, and you get a richness that's beyond what sausage or a little chicken broth can offer. As for the origins of oyster stuffing... it's complicated. More

Here's a vegan entrée that's perfect for Thanksgiving, especially if you're not into the whole fake meat, Tofurkey scene. Stuffed Delicata squash is a rich, flavorful, elegant dish that goes beautifully with many of the usual Thanksgiving sides. It's a seasonal food that adds brightness and color to your plate. It's easy to put together and the whole thing can be done in advance and reheated at the last minute. More

We've heard of seasonal colors, but never really associated neons with autumn and the Thanksgiving holiday. Not to mention, with turkey feathers. Seeing these bright-colored turkeys doesn't exactly boost our appetite for the upcoming holiday, but we looked into how these guys get so colorful and it's not as bad as one might guess: More

Q: I made a pie dough from scratch this year for Thanksgiving, but I forgot to add the salt and sugar.

I realize I'll have to make the dough over for the pie, but is there any way you or your readers can suggest I use up this unseasoned pie dough?

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While traveling around the internet this week we ran across a most beautiful pumpkin pie, but to our dismay it wasn't even made of pumpkin... or even pie! Can you guess what it's made from? More

I'm a sucker for all of the holiday food coverage that comes this time of year. I do have to admit though, I never actually attempt any of the new recipes that come my way. I happen to be a Thanksgiving traditionalist, and come Turkey Day all I want are the familiar dishes of my youth.
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Thanksgiving is all about thankfulness and togetherness. And it's about sharing a special meal. At gatherings like this, some families seat kids and adults together and some seat them separately. We decided to hold a joint survey with our sister site Ohdeedoh and find out: What does your family do?

Every Thanksgiving, I sit at the family table – which has included such fare as chapchae, steamed rice, and Peking duck – and imagine all the other melting-pot meals taking place across the country. Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday, and what better time to celebrate the diversity of our cuisines? More