We order Thanksgiving dinner from chains instead of cooking. It costs the same as our groceries and comes with so many perks.

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I enjoy spending Thanksgiving with my family, especially when I don't need to worry about cooking.

Terri Peters

Rachael Ray's 5 tips for turning Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious family meals

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Rachael Ray shared her go-to recipes to transform Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious meals, including pasta ragu and a savory stuffing waffle.

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I ate every frozen appetizer I could find at Trader Joe's. Here's what is and isn't worth buying for a crowd.

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I compared 19 different frozen appetizers from Trader Joe's.

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Ina Garten is the queen of easy Thanksgiving. Here are 9 recipes we think should be on your menu this year.

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We tested out many of Ina Garten's recipes but think these nine should be on your Thanksgiving table.

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I tried Dolly Parton's new mac and cheese recipe. It's the perfect Thanksgiving comfort dish.

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Dolly Parton's mac and cheese is a great Thanksgiving dish.

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I tried 3 leftover turkey recipes, and I'd cook a whole bird just to remake the soup again

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I made a turkey salad, creamy soup, and a Thanksgiving sandwich.

Terri Peters

I'm an inexperienced baker who tried making Joanna Gaines' biscuits, and the recipe was surprisingly easy to follow

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I made Joanna Gaines' biscuits that are served at Magnolia Table.

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I tried apple pies from 6 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

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I tried many fast-food apple pies, but Taco Bell's caramel apple empanada ultimately won the top spot.

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I ordered the same turkey sandwich from Subway and Potbelly Sandwich Shop, and I preferred the cheaper option

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I tried turkey sandwiches from Subway and Potbelly Sandwich Shop.

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I make the same potato casserole every Thanksgiving. My family raves about it, and it's so easy to make.

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Bobby Flay has a delicious potato-gratin recipe.

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