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Easy Dinner Recipes to Cook the Night Before Thanksgiving

Make something that tastes absolutely nothing like the upcoming Thanksgiving feast. Think spicy, lively and oh-so-easy dinner recipes. Discover more ideas for the big day in our best Thanksgiving recipes collection.

Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Connecticut-Style Shrimp Rolls
Kay Chun
388 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
388
15 minutes
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easy
Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham
Yewande Komolafe
2395 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,395
35 minutes
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easy
Kung Pao Cauliflower
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2172 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,172
25 minutes
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Slow Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
11695 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,695
3 to 5 hours
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Spicy Slow-Roasted Salmon With Cucumbers and Feta
Ali Slagle
3794 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,794
30 minutes
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Chickpea Vegetable Soup With Parmesan, Rosemary and Lemon
Melissa Clark
3853 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,853
1 1/2 to 2 hours
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easy
One-Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Ali Slagle
3224 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,224
25 minutes
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easy
Baked Chicken and Feta Meatballs
Yasmin Fahr
866 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
866
30 minutes
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easy
Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
Ali Slagle
18220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
18,220
25 minutes
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easy
Pressure Cooker Shrimp Biryani
Melissa Clark, Chandra Ram
1078 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,078
30 minutes
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Crispy Sheet-Pan Noodles With Glazed Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5705 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,705
35 minutes
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easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken Chilaquiles
Kay Chun
1096 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,096
35 Minutes
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easy
Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
1786 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,786
30 minutes
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easy
Sheet-Pan Cajun Salmon
Millie Peartree
1151 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,151
30 minutes
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Hot and Sour Dumpling Soup
Kay Chun
2362 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,362
15 minutes
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easy
Slow Cooker Shrimp in Purgatory
Sarah DiGregorio
808 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
808
5 1/2 hours
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Silken Tofu With Spicy Soy Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3205 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,205
5 minutes
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easy
One-Pot Chicken and Rice With Ginger
Yasmin Fahr
5369 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,369
45 minutes
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Vegan Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
Sarah DiGregorio
658 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
658
7 1/2 hours
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Pasta Puttanesca
Mark Bittman
5581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,581
30 minutes
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easy
Beans and Greens Stew With Doenjang
Eric Kim
1104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,104
30 minutes
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Vegetarian Skillet Chili
Melissa Clark
10088 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,088
30 minutes
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easy
Quick Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese
Eric Kim
2440 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,440
30 minutes
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easy
Instant Pot Khichdi
Samantha Seneviratne
1082 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,082
45 minutes
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Kale Sauce Pasta
Tejal Rao, Joshua McFadden
5371 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,371
20 minutes
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Shrimp in Purgatory
Sarah DiGregorio
1638 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,638
25 minutes
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easy
Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
1189 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,189
40 minutes
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Salmon en Papillote (Salmon in Parchment)
Florence Fabricant
1402 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,402
20 minutes
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easy
Creamy Asparagus Pasta
Eric Kim
2104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,104
30 minutes
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Vegetarian ‘Carbonara’ With Spinach
Kay Chun
1852 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,852
20 minutes
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easy
Chopped Salad With Chickpeas, Feta and Avocado
Lidey Heuck
7583 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,583
30 minutes
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Cheesy, Spicy Black Bean Bake
Ali Slagle
9960 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,960
15 minutes
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easy
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Fennel
Yewande Komolafe
2722 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,722
45 minutes
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Roasted Chicken With Fish-Sauce Butter
Eric Kim
2956 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,956
45 minutes
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One-Pot Spaghetti With Cherry Tomatoes and Kale
Tejal Rao, Anna Jones
8019 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,019
20 minutes
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easy
Sheet-Pan Sausage With Peppers and Tomatoes
Ali Slagle
5343 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,343
20 minutes
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easy
Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas
Yewande Komolafe
9501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,501
30 minutes
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Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breasts
Eric Kim
5266 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,266
30 minutes
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Creamy Braised White Beans
Ali Slagle
6909 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,909
25 minutes
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easy
One-Pan Roasted Fish With Cherry Tomatoes
Lidey Heuck
9405 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,405
30 minutes
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Orecchiette With Brussels Sprouts and Bratwurst
Kay Chun
1777 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,777
20 minutes
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easy
Sheet-Pan Fish Tikka With Spinach
Zainab Shah
2032 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,032
20 minutes
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easy
Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi
Yewande Komolafe
3262 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,262
40 minutes
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easy
Tofu and Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
812 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
812
15 minutes
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Pasta With Creamy Herb Sauce
Ali Slagle
544 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
544
30 minutes
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Creamy One-Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
6584 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,584
30 minutes
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easy
Sheet-Pan Bibimbap
Eric Kim
7103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,103
35 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Sesame Tofu and Red Onions
Ali Slagle
1104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,104
50 minutes
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easy
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