Start planning your menu with this Ina inspo.
Each batch serves six, so everyone can raise a glassjust multiply the ingredients if you have more guests.
Serve it up with toothpicks and let your guests go to town.

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This game plan for the star of Thanksgiving will help you do just that.
Parsnip Puree
This mashed potato alternative is a little preview ofGo-To Dinners, Garten’s forthcoming cookbook.
Brown butter brings something deep and nutty to this batch of cornbread, another recipe excerpted fromGo-To Dinners.
She actually recommends using a store-bought crust for this recipe, making prep even easier.
This autumnal pumpkin cake is baked in a sheet pan, cooled and filled with a mascarpone-based frosting.
Even an imperfect rolling job will result in pretty swirled slices once it’s time for dessert.