With a week to go, here’s our roundup of everything you’ll need for your holiday dinner.

The Turkey: America’s Test Kitchen recipe involves short brining and herb paste. Bonus recipes: mashed potatoes and gravy.

Vegetarian entree: Pumpkin pot roast can be made ahead of time and served with polenta or biscuits.

Playing with color and texture and applying plenty of aesthetic flair are among the techniques that go into preparing a beautiful snacking board, according to Baked Herb Ricotta with Hot Honey and Cheesy Millionaire Dips are part of this spread by “The Curated Board” author Bebe Black Carminito. (Courtesy Marie Reginato) 

Appetizers: The ultimate cheese board, plus a showstopper antipasti platter.

Side dishes: Step away from the marshmallows with tahini-roasted sweet potato wedges and squash, radicchio and quinoa salad.

Gingersnap crust, pumpkin pie and cheesecake blend beautifully in this pumpkin cheesecake pie. (Courtesy King Arthur Baking Company)Gingersnap crust, pumpkin pie and cheesecake blend beautifully in this pumpkin cheesecake pie. (Courtesy King Arthur Baking Company) 

Pies: Go classic with White House Pecan and King Arthur’s pumpkin cheesecake, or shake it up with lavender custard and chocolate haupia.

Drinks: Beer pairings for your dinner and dessert, and the best of the storebought eggnogs.

Takeout: 11 restaurants that do the feast for you.

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Originally Published: November 21, 2024 at 7:31 AM PST

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