6 Beginner Recipes to Bring to Your Thanksgiving Celebration

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner is no small feat, especially if you cook for an entire family. In our homes, we like to divide and conquer, but even that can be daunting for the beginner chef.

This Thanksgiving, you don't have to dread making a dish. We've gathered six home run recipes that everyone will enjoy and are easy to follow for newbies . Check them out below!

Cranberry Fluff by Taste of Home

Everyone saves room for dessert at Thanksgiving. Instead of getting your touch of sweetness from cranberry sauce, consider making this Cranberry Fluff from Taste of Home. It has the satisfying tart from cranberry's natural juices enhanced by marshmallows and sugar. For extra texture, the author also includes a mixture of grains and more fruit.

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Deviled Eggs by Love & Lemons

We're surprised we don't see deviled eggs more often at the Thanksgiving table. After all, it is American comfort food. Regardless, after you serve this recipe by Love & Lemons, everyone will ask you to make it every year. This version turns up the heat with extra seasoning from paprika or hot sauce.

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes by Natasha's Kitchen

There are a hundred ways to make potatoes, but this recipe from Natasha's Kitchen is the only one you'll ever need. This savory take on potatoes adds garlic and chives to enrich its texture tenfold—not to mention this step-by-step recipe ensures you'll have the smoothest Yukon potatoes on the block.

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Honey Glazed Carrots by The Kitchn

Your side of Thanksgiving vegetables just got so much better. Instead of simply steaming them, The Kitchn takes your carrots to the next level with their slow roasting cooking. When finished, you then add a sweet and savory honey glaze. It's like dessert, but it's good for you!

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Tini's Mac and Cheese by Sugar and Soul

If you've been on TikTok over the past few weeks, you've probably seen everyone going crazy over Chef Tini's mac and cheese recipe. Tini uses a unique layering technique to ensure you get the stretchiest cheese pull every time. When you bite into it, your mouth will burst with flavor from smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, garlic powder and more.

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Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows by Seeded at the Table

One dish we can't resist every Thanksgiving? A good ol' sweet potato casserole with toasted marshmallows. This iconic dish spotlights sweet potatoes in their peak form, sugared with cinnamon and made even sweeter with its dessert topping.

Surprisingly, it's very easy to make. All you have to do is mash your ingredients together before smoothing it into a platter and topping it with marshmallows.

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