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Reader Stories: My Best Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner might be the biggest, most special meal you cook all year. What is your proudest Thanksgiving dinner accomplishment in the kitchen? Have you had any disasters - i.e. the turkey wouldn't fit in the oven, or the dog ate the pumpkin pie? Share your memories, tips and tricks to help prepare home cooks everywhere for the biggest meal of the year.

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