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Thanksgiving dinner can be festive even if there are only two of you. Plus, it's a great way to avoid the inevitable and often-dreaded leftovers.

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The stuffing on your holiday table is endlessly adaptable -- as seen in this hearty, bold-flavored version.

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The Thanksgiving turkey takes a flavor-trip south of the border. The unassuming turkey gets an aromatic, robust twist with a smoked paprika, cinnamon and toasted cumin seed rub. Pair it up with Butternut Squash and Pepita Dressing. And, if you really want to unleash the inner Tex-Mex, add queso dip to the Thanksgiving spread.

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What southerners refer to as dressing, northerners call stuffing. Oyster stuffing is typically linked back to the chowda' capital of New England, but the variation has made its way onto tables from sea to shining sea. In this variation, chopped oysters and bourbon add some extra moisture (and holiday spirit) to turkey's best supporting actor.

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