What's In the Issue: November 2012

Turkey Day Blowout! 7 Menus for Every Type of Cook so You Can Pick Your Perfect Thanksgiving

Whether you're a Turkey Day first-timer or an adventurous cook, short on time or looking to pinch a few pennies, we've got a (reader-tested!) menu customized for you. Pull up a chair and let the feast begin!

Find out some tips and tricks on each menu from our Real-Life Testers

Instant Expert: Bread
Learn the easiest way to make your own loaves, rolls, biscuits and more -- from scratch!

Behind the Scenes: The Making of the November Issue
The November issue is always one of our biggest issues of the year.

WORD OF MOUTH
Thanksgiving cooking quandaries, wild pumpkin pies and mouthwatering iPhone cases

FAVES: ELECTION EDIBLES
The votes are in: These bipartisan treats win big!

HEALTHY HELPING
Nekisia Davis, the genius behind Brooklyn, New York's Early Bird Granola tells you how to make your own trail mix.

SUPERMARKET SMARTS

TASTE TEST

SEASONAL SUPERFOOD
You'll fall for squash with these scrumptious -- and healthy -- recipes from Deborah Madison.

THAT'S GENIUS!
Three out-of-the-box ideas for store-bought pie dough

EXPRESS-LANE SUPPERS
One grocery bag; three great meals

COOK WITH KIDS
Grab the little ones and get crackin' with our fun egg-in-a-hole recipe.

TWISTS ON A DISH
Melt, dip, repeat: 10 fun fondues.

MAKEOVER MEAL
Lightened-up turkey tetrazzini

WINE & DINE
Try 6 of our favorite crisp rosés with your meal this holiday.

FAVES: SHAKER STARS
Quirky salt-and-pepper mills

LIFE OF THE PARTY
Take your centerpiece airborne with this idea from Robert and Cortney Novogratz

4 Holiday Table Settings from Rach's buddies: Gretta Monahan, Evette Rios, Erica Domesek and Libby Langdon

TRAVEL LIST

FAVES: FALL FASHIONS
Chilly temps call for cozy-cool style.

LOOKING GOOD
Don't leave home without the most portable beauty essentials.

MAKE ME!
Add a twist to place settings with clever napkin folds.

SCRATCH PAD
How to Cook a Turkey Gravy Shortcut
What to Do With Giblets
Homemade Marscarpone
How to Clarify Butter
DIY Roasting Rack

PET PROJECT
Rachael's Rescue: Bailey, 9-year-old shepherd mix
Recipe: Green Bean Casserole
Product: Bone Appetit: Hand-crocheted turkey leg

24-HOUR DEVOUR

Grape Focaccia
Maple Kabocha Cake
Perfect Popovers
Red Onion Pinwheels
Salty Sticks
Savory Cream Muffins
Spice Sweet Potato Biscuits
Star-Studded Egg-in-a-Hole
Two-Bite Tarts
Yeasty Pull-Apart Rolls

BLT Stacks
Bruschetta
Cheesy Pesto Pizzas
Chipotle-Mango Guacamole
Choco-Corn Trail Mix

Edamame Hummus Edible Napkin Rings Far Eastern Trail Mix Kid Stuff Trail Mix Health Nut Trail Mix Honey-Bacon Snack Mix Maple-Rosemary Almonds Moroccan Trail Mix Protein Fix Trail Mix Sesame-Cheddar Twists Shrimp Salad "Spoons" Smoked Trout Chips Spanish Tortilla Bites Spiced Wings with Yogurt Sauce

Delicate Rings with Sage

Moroccan Slaw
Pesto Egg Salad

Butternut Squash Soup with Chile
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash

Blushing Rosé Punch
Fizzy Ginger Limeade
Pink Grapefruit Martinis
Tangerine Sparklers

Beer & Pretzel
Buffalo Chicken
Cheddar & Cider
Classic Cheese
Creamy Goat Cheese
Queso Fundido
Spanish
Steakhouse
Stout & Sausage
The Dubliner

Creamy Dijon-Tarragon Chicken Get-Fit Turkey Tetrazzini

Jill Biden's Chicken Parm Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken

Fennel & Tarragon Penne
Lemon & Thyme Beef Strog
Pepita Pesto Pasta with Squash
Red Beans & Rice with Merguez
Shells with Olives & Ricotta Salata
Spaghetti with Bacon & Artichokes
Spinach Tagliatelle

Italian Sliders with Herbed Peas
Steak BLTs with Chimichurri
The Pittsburger with Fried Pickle Chips

Bowtie Cookies