Thanksgiving Day can be daunting for even the most experienced cook. PBS Food is ready to help you pick out your Thanksgiving recipes, plan ahead to stay on track, and remember what Thanksgiving is really about – being grateful and spending time with family.
Thanksgiving Recipes
Whether you are looking for a traditional Thanksgiving dish or something unique to surprise your guests, we’ve got you covered. Continue
Thanksgiving Planning
Whether you are a first-time host or a seasoned veteran, we’ve got tips and resources to pull off the perfect Thanksgiving holiday. Continue
Thanksgiving Videos
From Jacques and Julia to Martha to your local favorites, watch these Thankgiving-related videos and demonstrations. Continue
Take The Thanksgiving Menu Quiz!
Do you look forward to stuffing and cranberry sauce? Or do you feel like traditional Thanksgiving food just isn’t you? We have a few menu suggestions to make sure you prepare Thanksgiving to your liking. Continue
Thanksgiving Family Traditions
Public Television host Christy Rost shares her own special Thanksgiving family traditions and recipes. What are your traditions? Continue
Holiday Crafts & Activities
Looking for ways to involve and entertain your little ones this holiday? PBS Parents has plenty of fun ideas. Continue
More Thanksgiving Features
Cook Colonial Thanksgiving Recipes from American History
There is no better way to get in touch with our founding fathers than to eat the recipes they enjoyed from Chef Walter Staib.
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
After the holiday, cooking is likely the last thing you want to do. Preparing Thanksgiving leftovers can be easy too.
Five Recipes for an Around The World Thanksgiving
You don’t have to have whole turkey on the table to qualify as a Thanksgiving dinner! Try these variations on turkey instead.
Thanksgiving Foods We Are Thankful For
Find out which ingredients made our list of wonderful foods and dishes in that we were thankful for.
Create a Thankful Tree
This craft project is a great way to encourage children to get into the grateful spirit of the holiday while creating decorations for your house.
Science of Thanksgiving Flavors
A recent study on flavor compounds helps us see why our favorite Thanksgiving foods go so well together.
George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
Read the official proclamation from George Washington for the creation of the Thanksgiving holiday in 1789.