Pumpkin or sweet potato pie? There's a rich history behind both
The two desserts have similarities — both are orange, sweet, and have a bit of spice — but they have distinct histories that have led to dedicated followings.
Thanksgiving menu
This year, Mama Stamberg's relish shares the table with cranberry chutney
It's tradition: Every year, Susan Stamberg sneaks her mother-in-law's relish recipe onto the air. This year, she's also recommending another recipe, too — from actor and food writer Madhur Jaffrey.
Here's an America's Test Kitchen recipe for keeping Thanksgiving (cranberry) saucy
For Thanksgiving, consider an orange cranberry sauce. It's a tangy, bright dish that will cut the richness of some of the staples like mashed potatoes and gravy.
Expect to pay more this year to stage your Thanksgiving feast
The Farm Bureau's Thanksgiving report says the average cost of dinner for 10 people is $53.31. But don't cancel your meal yet: the cost for a turkey has already dropped since the survey was taken.
How To Plan – And Even Be Grateful – For A Socially Distanced Thanksgiving
It's not a normal Thanksgiving and holiday planning has gotten more complicated for many families and friends figuring out safe, socially distant ways to share favorite foods and treasured recipes.
A Blue Apron Thanksgiving: 3 Recipes To Try At Home
NPR's Michel Martin takes a peek into the Blue Apron test kitchen and speaks with the company's culinary director, Christopher Sorensen, for ideas on what to prepare this holiday.
Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish Takes Heat From One Of The Family's Own
It's the Friday before Thanksgiving. That means it's time for NPR's Susan Stamberg's traditional recipe that "sounds terrible but tastes terrific" — though her granddaughter begs to differ.
Thanksgiving, Frozen: A 6-Day Guide To What To Cook Ahead, And When
You don't have to leave all the cooking for Thursday. We offer tips for getting most of the meal ready in advance so you can sleep in a little later on the big day.