Top 20 Thanksgiving recipes

Make it ahead to save some time for your party day, and it tastes delicious when it comes out of the oven and freshly baked.

Classic Kentucky pecan pie with dark brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and a heap of pecans on top. The Dear Abby reader-favorite recipe from the back of newspapers nationwide.

Easy pecan pie with butterscotch chips folded into a classic Karo syrup filling. The Thanksgiving and Christmas pie that bakes up glossy, gooey, and dotted with caramel pockets.

Georgia pecan pie with dark corn syrup, butter, and a full cup of toasted pecans baked into a glossy custard filling. The Southern Thanksgiving classic, no fuss, no fancy.

This version of the classic green bean casserole lightens the load without sacrificing the flavor or creaminess. Making your own french fried onions adds loads of crispy fried onion goodness.

Roasting gives the brussels sprouts deliciously smoky taste, maple syrup adds welcome caramelization, and the toasted hazelnuts brings warm nuttiness. Even if you are not a fan of these cute small cabbages, you will change your mind after this dish.

I used whole milk and whole wheat flour, and the mini pumpkin loaves came out nicely fluffy, moist and very flavorful.

This one skillet side dish makes for quick and easy cleanup. The crunchy butter and maple toasted pecans dress up everyday green beans for a side worthy of a holiday feast.

Super moist and packed with delicious flavors. These muffins were made with whole wheat flour, but still turned out soft and fluffy.

Easy holiday cranberry sweet and sour meatballs for your slow cooker.

Fat-free pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving with a no-butter bread crumb crust, egg-white-only filling, and skim evaporated milk. A lighter holiday classic with all the warm spice.

Pumpkin cheese soup is a Thanksgiving showstopper served right inside a baked pumpkin. A creamy, cheddar-rich pumpkin soup ladled from an edible tureen, scraping tender pumpkin into every bowl. As much centerpiece as supper.

Sauteed mushroom and Swiss chard with layered mashed potatoes, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, after baking the flavor is wonderful. It is also a good dish for holidays.

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. These oven roasted potatoes come out delicious, sage gives the herby flavor and it's a light yet tasty side dish that can be accompanied with any your favorite main course.

Dark rum balls made with crushed vanilla wafers, cocoa, nuts, and a generous pour of dark rum, rolled in powdered sugar. No-bake holiday cookie that improves with age in the tin.

Roasted butternut squash folded with slow-caramelized onions, golden slivered almonds, raisins, and warm cinnamon. This vegetarian Thanksgiving side dish bakes in under 90 minutes and fills your kitchen with the sweet, earthy aroma of the holidays.

Bring a new look to the holiday with this succulent dish that rounds out any family tradition.

Old Pecan Street pecan pie: an Austin, Texas classic with light corn syrup, vanilla, and chopped pecans baked into a single unbaked crust. The straightforward Texas-style holiday pie.

Only three ingredients and a microwave and you can have poached pears easily on standby for a healthy fruit dessert.

This beautiful spiced apple cake, not only satisfy the eyes but also satisfy your taste. Rich seasonal spices and lovely presentation make this a holiday treat. It's also high in fiber and low in fat! No guilt decadence.