Jun 09 2026
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Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe

Inspired by Affäre
Time4h
Serves8

Make Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Course

Stuffing

Side Dishes

Dessert

Method

Main Course

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey giblets and rinse the turkey inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Turkey

    In a bowl, mix the softened butter with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, and sage. Rub this mixture under the skin and all over the turkey. Place the turkey in a roasting pan.

  3. 3

    Roast the Turkey

    Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan. Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 3-4 hours depending on the size.

Stuffing

  1. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Prepare Stuffing Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the stale bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, salt, pepper, and dried sage. Pour in the chicken broth gradually until the mixture is moist but not soggy.

  3. 6

    Bake Stuffing

    Transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the oven alongside the turkey for the last hour of cooking.

Side Dishes

  1. 7

    Prepare Green Beans

    In a pot of boiling water, blanch the trimmed green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside.

  2. 8

    Sauté Green Beans

    In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the blanched green beans, salt, and slivered almonds. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the beans are tender and almonds are toasted.

  3. 9

    Prepare Cranberry Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.

Dessert

  1. 10

    Prepare Pumpkin Filling

    In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.

  2. 11

    Fill Pie Crusts

    Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared pie crusts, filling them about 3/4 full.

  3. 12

    Bake Pies

    Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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