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Thanksgiving recipes include Dottie's Brown Rice, a show-stopping roasted turkey, and a leftovers sandwich
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4 Tried-and-True Thanksgiving Recipes

There’s more than one holiday with a list that must be checked twice. A chef reflects on the kitchen chaos of her childhood Thanksgivings and memories made from leftovers and forgotten plans.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

The Perfect Late-Night Turkey Sandwich

We all know it’s after the main meal when the Thanksgiving dishes really shine. Whether you layer your sandwich while watching the final quarter or in front of the open refrigerator door at 11 p.m., we won’t judge.

by Lynn Wells
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Bacon and spice and everything nice, these glazed hand pies use fresh apples and hickory-smoked bacon to pair sweet and savory fall flavors.

by Alyssa Wilen
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Blistered Tomatoes With Bacon and Ricotta

Layer ricotta cheese with bacon and garlicky cherry tomatoes blistered in balsamic vinegar, top with Parmesan cheese, and serve with grilled sourdough.

by Alyssa Wilen
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Caramelized Onion Flatbread with Bacon and Arugula

Layer homemade flatbread with Fontina cheese, crispy bacon, and caramelized onion, then bake until melty.

by Alyssa Wilen
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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in May

Classic double cheeseburgers, strawberry pound cake, and baked shrimp cocktail were among your favorite recipes in May. Find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
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16 Festive Recipes for Your Holiday Party

No Southern Christmas party is complete without a table full of sausage balls, cheesy dip, and red velvet peppermint pound cake.

by Our State Staff
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23 Holiday Sides That’ll Steal the Show

When it comes to planning a Thanksgiving spread, we’d never suggest forgoing a family favorite — but there’s always room on the table to try something new.

by Our State Staff
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Bacon, Avocado, and Tomato Salad with Balsamic Glaze

A salad with a kick.

by Alyssa Wilen
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