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Apple and pumpkin face off for America’s favorite holiday pie

More than half of all Americans plan to finish their Thanksgiving dinner with a slice of pie, according to the latest YouGov numbers, but what flavor will they choose? Walk into any bakery in November and you can spot the season’s sweetest rivalry. Golden apple pies face off against orange pumpkin pies, and every year the same question comes up: which one belongs on your table? The numbers The rivalry isn’t just about flavor. It’s baked into American tradition and backed by data. Grocery orders and surveys tell two different stories about which pie really wins, depending on ...

Crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving appetizers to get the party started

Feed a crowd with these impressive bites. Sure, the turkey may get the most attention on Thanksgiving, but we think the appetizers deserve some applause as well! We’ve rounded up our favorite Thanksgiving appetizers — from party dips to cozy soups to easy make-ahead snacks. These Test ...

Simple stuffed shells to please a hungry holiday crowd

METRO — Holiday hosting is a fun way to welcome loved ones. Opportunities to host abound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, and savvy hosts know how useful an expansive culinary repertoire can be during a time of year when it’s common to enjoy home cooked meals with loved ...

Pie in the sky cheesecakes

November is here and it’s time to begin the annual culinary countdown to Thanksgiving. As usual, I’d like to begin with dessert. When company’s coming and dessert has to be extra-special, an impressive cheesecake comes to mind. I like to go the cheesecake route because I can bake it days ahead and chill, or freeze, freeing up precious time for the rest of the meal. Let’s start with pumpkin cheesecake. The version below has a buttery shortbread crust and the addition of toffee chips to the filling adds extra richness and flavor. A snowy sour cream layer drizzled with caramel ...

Good Housekeeping’s 2026 kitchen awards

By Good Housekeeping After months of testing, we’ve found the appliances, tools and gadgets to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. Home cooks, meet your new MVPs! For our fifth annual Kitchen Awards, we put nearly 350 kitchen-related submissions to the test in the Good Housekeeping ...

Higher protein options offer a modern take on Thanksgiving classics

Americans are consuming more protein than ever. A 2025 Cargill study found that 61% of Americans boosted their protein intake over the past year, and Google Trends shows search interest for high-protein diets at an all-time high, just in time for a holiday built around turkey and abundance. As protein trends influence everyday cooking, Thanksgiving menus evolve. More hosts add protein-rich dishes and smart swaps to create balanced meals. Modifying side dishes and rethinking appetizers can help people create a more balanced Thanksgiving meal. Add a second protein Turkey is still the ...