The flavors of Mexico are now as much a part of our national palette as traditional roast turkey and apple pie. This year, add some spice to your Thanksgiving table with chile-rubbed turkey, brussel sprouts with chorizo, and Oaxacan stuffing. These dishes feel at home next to southwestern favorites like Texan-style queso dip and jalapeno cornbread, and carry enough variety of flavor, from sweet to spicy to savory, to have something for everyone. Get the menu and recipes at Saveur.

Mashed potatoes, savory gravy, sweet potato casserole: everything except the turkey can be made vegetarian for Thanksgiving! Get the recipes for Tofu Turkey and other vegetarian dishes at AllRecipes.com.

Whether you are preparing every course from scratch or hosting a laid-back Thanksgiving potluck, make-ahead recipes are key. Many dishes can be prepared at least a day in advance and simply reheated right before serving. Get recipes for cranberry and orange relish, goat cheese spread, autumn cabbage slaw, spiced sweet potato wedges, cider-roasted vegetables, pumpkin cheesecake, sweet potato pie and other Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts at Real Simple.

No doubt about it: Turkey is the culinary star of the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for the quintessential roast turkey or something more unusual, we’ve got the perfect bird for your table. Get recipes for Spice-Rubbed Roast Turkey, Roasted Brine Turkey, Roast Turkey with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze and many more at MarthaStewart.com.

Mix and match veggies, potatoes, breads and more for the perfect Thanksgiving feast. Get recipes for cranberry sauce, green bean and sweet potato casseroles, creamed corn, sugar carrots, scalloped potatoes, Southern biscuits and more at the Food Network.

Enjoy a traditional Southern feast this year with herb roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, Southern cornbread dressing, pumpkin pecan pie and other dishes. Get these and other Thanksgiving recipes at SouthernFood.About.com.

Create a crowd-pleasing feast with Thanksgiving recipes from Alton, Bobby, Paula, and more. Learn how to cook a Thanksgiving turkey, and find top-rated recipes for holiday appetizers, stuffing, side dishes, desserts, and everything else you need to host your best Thanksgiving dinner yet. [get recipes at the Food Network]

Here it is – that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to food! I’m thankful that at our house, we have plenty of food, but sometimes I am not so grateful that I am the one who usually gets to cook it!

So I am always on the lookout for simple, tasty recipes that are also easy on the budget. Here are a few of my family’s favorites: [read full article]

Each year at Thanksgiving, my family discusses what we will make for Thanksgiving dinner. Some of us are traditionalists, who shudder at the thought of anything but turkey with all the trimmings. Others are more adventurous — especially me, since I did not grow up in the United States and I am not beholden to memories of Thanksgiving Past. I am always ready to try something new, and I believe (much to the fury of the traditionalists) that Thanksgiving is a great time to experiment with the menu. [read full article]

The holidays always mean family and FOOD! The turkey recipe is key to a good meal. Here are 10 of the top turkey recipes for your holiday meal. These recipes range from traditional to unique and there is even a beginner turkey recipe! [read full article]