You've Got To Taste This

Yes, that was Cheeseburger and Fry Stuffing. 

Our friends at Food & Wine have collected some of the world's most fattening Thanksgiving recipes (along with lighter, delicious alternatives).  Enjoy these outrageous finds and then check out Food & Wine's Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide.

Dig into Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy.

Help yourself to a second serving of Tater Tots Casserole.

Why serve potatoes and gravy when you can have Deep Fried Cheddar Bacon Mashed Potatoes on a Stick?  By the way, sticks aren't just for sides...

End the meal with decadent Deep-Fried Pecan Pie on a Stick. 

Go to Food & Wine's Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide to see the full slideshow (complete with heavenly options), plus menus, tips, and wine recommendations.

And find more Thanksgiving and stuffing and dressing recipes at MyRecipes Holiday Table.

    If you’re looking to fry a delicious turkey for Thanksgiving without using a lot of messy oil then I have an idea for you. With The Big Easy turkey fryer, which uses infrared heating, it’s possible to get a lighter, fried turkey for your Thanksgiving feast. Although, I don’t think I took the fat free way “per se” in my kitchen. I went a little “Paula Dean” on my bird for a pre-Thanksgiving get together with friends, and it truly wowed a crowd. Two days before our gathering I bought a 19.97 lb turkey before reading the instructions in The Big Easy handbook that stated “will hold up to 16 lbs of turkey.”  Under my stubborn disregard for instructions I proceeded to prep the turkey for excellence. It began with a brine....

Between all the gift buying and grocery shopping, our cars can get pretty cluttered during the holidays. Take a few minutes to toss that trash and wipe down your dashboard.

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Thanksgiving is mere days away, which means Christmas is right around the corner. When did that happen? At MyRecipes.com, we've been thinking about holiday food for weeks and weeks, and finally it's time to actually enjoy some with family and friends.

Now I love turkey and green bean casserole as much as the next person, but let's be honest. When you think holidays, you think sweets. And when you think sweets, the prettier they look, the sweeter they somehow taste.

Through a very official selection process known as "I pick the ones I'd most want to eat," I'm giving you the 10 prettiest holiday cookies on our site -- according to Carrie. To find over 1,000 more delicious cookie recipes, visit our cookie page.

And in no particular order, they are...

                            

   Peppermint         Chocolate-Dipped         Vanilla Bean               Rudolph's        Peppermint-Topped
     Pinwheel         Hazelnut Shortbread      Sugar Cookies        Christmas Sugar          Brownies
       Cookies                        Hearts                                                                Cookies     

                         

  Gingerbread              Peppermint                  Amaretto                 Cookie Trees             Gingerbread
        People               Molasses Cookies       Butter Cookies                                                      Pinwheels
 

Comment with a vote for your favorite! Or, tell me about one that didn't make my list! Happy baking!

Thanksgiving is just a week away! Be sure to start thawing that frozen turkey in the fridge.

Be sure to browse Our Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes - the Turkey 101 gallery includes all the vital Thanksgiving turkey info - everything from how much turkey to buy, to turkey defrosting, and carving tips.

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Take a look at your holiday to-do list and decide what task you've been procrastinating about the most. Then tackle it TODAY!

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If you're bored with the same old Thanksgiving menu, shake things up with one of these "new" Thanksgiving sides.

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Stumped as to what to get that crazy aunt or father-in-law-who-has-everything for Christmas? Check out these great food gift ideas. Gifts from the kitchen are budget-friendly, clutter-free, and always full of love.

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If you've got children, take a few minutes to throw or give away old toys to make room for the new ones that are surely coming this holiday season!

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The holidays are a great time to cut loose and indulge your inner child. Be a little silly today and make hand-print turkeys, just like you did in elementary school art class!

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