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While no Thanksgiving feast would be complete without turkey, stuffing, or mashed potatoes, dessert is often what leaves a lasting impression on guests. It is the final course of the meal, so you’ll want to do it right.

If you’re interested in straying from the traditional apple, pecan, or pumpkin pie, consider looking to hosting maven Ina Garten for inspiration. The Barefoot Contessa recently shared three dessert recipes on Instagram “that everyone is sure to remember and give thanks for.”

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In her post, Garten wrote, “My dear friend Anna Pump used to say, no one remembers what you serve for dinner, but they always remember dessert!” She then listed…

Published: November 20, 2023

Dave and Jenny Marrs Share Their Top Thanksgiving Hosting Tips

By Movieguide® Contributor 

From how to set the mood to where to put the kids, HGTV’s Dave and Jenny Marrs share hosting tips ahead of the holiday season.

“I love incorporating old and new,” Jenny told TODAY. “So we always have lots of vintage brass, and I love candles. Candles are so pretty, and they kinda just set the mood. The house can be a mess, but if you light a candle, you just feel better.”

They couple candles with flowers and music to set a cheery mood when company is over. The Marrs’ also get their kids involved when setting the table by allowing them to make name cards. They take little decorative pumpkins and gourds and have the kids…

Martha Stewart, known as the “Queen of Thanksgiving,” has some surprising plans for the holiday this year.

In an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Stewart revealed she had “canceled” the Thanksgiving dinner she’d been planning to host because several of her guests were backing out – and also because she’s already “turkeyed out.”

“I gave up Thanksgiving,” she admitted when Clarkson asked her if she had any special plans. “Nine guests canceled because somebody got sick, so I called up my chef friend and said, ‘We’re not doing Thanksgiving.'”

Martha Stewart says she’s “turkeyed out” this year. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

She added, “And I’ve also cooked up 14 turkeys already for my TV show.”

“You’ve kind of done it,” Clarkson told her.

Stewart agreed and said she still had to cook…

Thanksgiving is that time of year when the aroma of pumpkin spice is in the air and the table overflows with delicacies –– mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, salads, you name it! It’s a celebration where vegetarians, vegans, and other eaters gather together for the ultimate feast in gratitude. It’s better for you and the environment to make Turkey Day a turkey-free holiday, according to PETA who has a list of 10 reasons to ditch eating the bird. “Plantsgiving” will still be packed full of fall flavor and you won’t miss out on all the delicious vegan and vegetarian recipes.

We spoke to Chef Derek Sarno, the chef and founder of Wicked Foods, who also serves as Executive Chef and Director of Plant-Based Innovation for Tesco PLC, where he is leading the company’s…