Editors’ Collection

Claire Saffitz's Thanksgiving Recipes

The cookbook author's ideal Thanksgiving menu has simple takes on classic recipes and a surplus of phenomenal pies.

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Laurie Ellen Pellicano.

Recipes

Cranberry Cheesecake Tart
Claire Saffitz
303 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
303
2 hours 20 minutes, plus at least 4½ hours’ setting
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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Lemon
Claire Saffitz
603 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
603
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Easy Thanksgiving Turkey
Claire Saffitz
221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
221
2 hours 10 minutes, plus overnight chilling
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Caramelized Apple Pie
Claire Saffitz
364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
364
4 hours 30 minutes
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Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Claire Saffitz
582 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
582
55 minutes
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Lemon Cream Pie With Honey and Ginger
Claire Saffitz
409 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
409
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Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy
Claire Saffitz
641 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
641
35 minutes
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Pumpkin Pie With Pepitas
Claire Saffitz
141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
141
2 hours 30 minutes
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Sausage and Leek Stuffing
Claire Saffitz
480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
480
2½ hours
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Cranberry Sauce With Orange and Golden Raisins
Claire Saffitz
373 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
373
24½ hours
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Pecan Slab Pie
Claire Saffitz
513 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
513
1 hour 50 minutes
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Flaky Pie Crust
Claire Saffitz
575 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
575
10 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Roasted Chicken Broth
Claire Saffitz
177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
177
4¼ hours
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