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"How to Cook a Complete Thanksgiving Meal on YouTube\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Turkey\n\nThe pi\u00E8ce de r\u00E9sistance of Thanksgiving is the turkey. For a first-timer, the bird can seem intimidating, but there are dozens of YouTube tutorials, depending whether you choose to stuff the bird. \nDon't forget to buy the turkey a couple days ahead of time, or you'll be stuck with a frozen block of ice bird.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Stuffing\r\n\nIf you choose not to stuff the bird, here's a recipe for stuffing that's delicious on its own. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Mashed Potatoes\nSunset's food editor Margo True talks about all of the things people are doing wrong when cooking mashed potatoes. True says that selecting the right potato is important. Pick one that's starchy so it will fall apart.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Collards\n\nIf you want to add a little bit of southern style to your Thanksgiving dinner, you can't forget the collard greens. \nCheck out the full recipe here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Green Bean Casserole \nPlanning to buy a can of fried onions for your casserole? Think again. This recipe shows you how to make the delicious holiday staple from scratch.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Cranberry Sauce\nLooking for a zesty alternative to canned cranberry sauce? This homemade recipe adds a kick of orange and horseradish.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Mashed Turnips\nFor some reason, turnips are one of those ingredients that you might never eat outside of the holidays, so make sure you get the recipe right. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Sweet Potato Casserole\nAnother classic side dish? Anything with sweet potatoes -- specifically, served as a casserole. This recipe is a healthier option. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Pumpkin Pie\r\n\n\nNot only will you impress guests with a homemade pumpkin pie, the dessert is anything but frozen. \nYou can get the full recipe here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Wine\nPairing the right beverage with your meal is just as important as the food. If you are responsible for bringing the wine, spending about $15-25 for a bottle is reasonable.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. Set the Table\nIf you're planning a more formal Thanksgiving dinner, presentation is important, from the meal to the table settings. This video is imformative for any aesthetic, even if you don't have fancy china.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBONUS: Music\nLet's face it, the holidays are stressful. Don't take it so seriously,  and watch the new Rebecca Black song about Thanksgiving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor many, Thanksgiving kicks off the most stressful time of year. Getting together with family and friends during the holidays is always enjoyable, but playing host can be a burden \u2014 especially if you're not prepared.\nIf you've yet to pin a single recipe on your well-intended Thanksgiving Pinterest board, don't panic. There's still plenty of time to prepare a meal fit for two, or twelve. YouTube is chock-full of cooking videos that will show you how to make all of the classic dishes served on Thanksgiving.\n\nSEE ALSO: 16 Online Resources for Preparing the Perfect Thanksgiving\nWhile the gallery above will take you step-by-step through the perfect meal, it's important to grab the ingredients early, especially the most-anticipated dish: the turkey. (Speaking from experience, if you wait until the last minute to buy a turkey, the only bird left will be the heaviest in the store, and it won't even fit in your oven. Or the bird will not thaw in time, and your guests will enjoy a very Nordic Thanksgiving, complete with giant turkey legs.)\nWhat dish do you plan to serve at Thanksgiving? Share your favorite recipe in the comments below.\nImage courtesy of Flickr, tuchodi"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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