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Grand Thanksgiving Menu Ideas to Share

Celebrity chefs, a Louisiana general, and a pro share favorite recipes

by Kate Sonders

Although fond depictions of turkeys and pilgrims are par for the course during Thanksgiving, the truth is Americans have always brought their cultural and regional identities to the holiday table. Whether famed chef, honored soldier, or simple farmer, each acknowledges Thanksgiving as a time for fellowship and food exploration shepherded by the tradition of grandparents. Read on for recipes and tips from turkey to trimmings that make up a full menu for your Thanksgiving feast.


Stories and recipes:

To meet chef, cookbook author, and keeper of his Grandma's Cuban heritage, Douglas Rodriguez tells of
A Table of Possibilities.
Ming Tsai, chef and TV personality, shares his Thanksgiving traditions on Enjoying an East-West Feast.
For A Well-Planned Feast, Cajun style, see recipes from Lieutenant General Russel Honore (Ret.).
Join members of the Underwood Family Farms as their feast reflects A Feel for the Land.
Last, for tips from Rick Rodgers, a pro, take a look at
A Primer From Mr. Thanksgiving.

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2 comments so far...

Have many little grandchildren. I haven't been around them except for vacationing until this year so I am learning so much. They are truly a precious part of life and I feel thankful for every minute. Tips are always welcome fellow grands....

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This is my 2nd comment....I try to upload photos and nothing happens. Help

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