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8 amazing last-minute Thanksgiving side dish recipes, because of course we’ve been all about the turkey.

by Caroline Siegrist | Nov 21, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving, most of my attention goes toward the sizable bird going into my oven and (hopefully) serving as the perfect centerpiece for a memorable holiday meal. And then I remember: the sides. If you’ve also left side dishes to the last minute, fret not....

10 last-minute Thanksgiving cooking hacks to make sure dinner comes out perfectly.

by Kate Etue | Nov 20, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

It never fails: every year at Thanksgiving I run out of space or equipment to get everything cooked on time. Then we have cold stuffing or gravy that has separated — and a frustrated cook. So this year, I’ve read every single Thanksgiving cooking hack on...

What to buy at Trader Joe’s for faster, easier (and more delicious?) Thanksgiving day cooking.

by Stacie Billis | Nov 18, 2017 | Shopping Finds, Thanksgiving

We love nearly everything at Trader Joe’s, but are especially appreciative of their time-saving shortcuts and well-priced specialty products, which are even more helpful during the hectic holiday season. So this year, we found the best Trader Joe’s...

All the great Thanksgiving recipes you can make in your Instant Pot.

by Stacie Billis | Nov 18, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

At this point, we here are Cool Mom HQ have become experts on telling the difference between what the Instant Pot cooks amazingly well and what’s better considered a weeknight time saver. These Thanksgiving Instant Pot recipes fall squarely in the former...

The 5 most common Thanksgiving turkey problems and how to fix them.

by Jane Sweeney | Nov 18, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

If you’ve read Stacie’s brilliant How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey tutorial, you should be well prepared for the big day. But with so much going on in the kitchen, a little turkey trouble is bound to happen. My advice? Open a bottle of wine and breathe deep, because...

How to cook a Thanksgiving turkey in just about one hour.

by Stacie Billis | Nov 16, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

No, the title is not clickbait. Because, yes, you really can cook a turkey in just about an hour. You don’t need any special equipment or appliances, just a pair of poultry shears to spatchcock your bird. What is spatchcocking, you ask? Here’s the deal:...