Easy Thanksgiving Recipes: Patch Bloggers Share The Best Thanksgiving Dishes

As many folks around the country are shopping, cooking and baking to prepare for those Thanksgiving dinners to be had with family and friends on Thursday, take a look at what our Connecticut and New York Patch bloggers whipped up for you.

Our chefs prepared and shared their favorite appetizers, side dishes, desserts and turkey tips for you. From Traditional Pumpkin Pie to gluten-free desserts to killer Vegan Mashed Potatoes to tips for cooking a turkey feast or tofu fest--read on and happy cooking! And don't forget to enter our blogger's
Holiday Cookie Contest here!

Port Chester Patch Blogger the Vegan American Princess has some yummy recipes for side dishes for the vegan guests at your dinner table:

• Amazing Mashed Vegetable Recipes For Thanksgiving
• 5 Essential Vegan Soups For Fall/Winter

Amelia Bonacorso's Blog on Greenwich Patch will provide with recipes for all-time holiday favorites to unique dishes to bring to your celebration:

• EVERYDAY POTATOES perfect for a Thanksgiving or holiday side dish.
  
• LENTIL-VEGETABLE MAC AND CHEESE a unique twist for the table.
  
• APPLE CRUNCH perfect to bring with you to Grandma's house.
• Bailey's Chocolate Cream Fondue an alternative dessert dish.
• Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroons for the gluten-free guest.
  
• HOW TO CLEAN AND SEASON AN OLD OR NEW CAST IRON SKILLET

Victoria Hart Glavin's Blog on White Plains and New Canaan Patch shares a slew of resources for getting that holiday meal ready and making is stress free:

• Thanksgiving Menu Guide will help any cook gear up for the big day.
• Victoria's Stress-Free Thanksgiving Do-Ahead Tips will calm you down and keep your hand steady in the kitchen.
• Victoria's Rum Pecan Pie may be a delicious addition to the dessert table.

And be sure to read these blog posts Victoria posted to whip up the complete array for your holiday spread:

• 10 Steps For Staying Happy Through The Holiday Season
• Victoria's Asian Turkey Brine
• Victoria's Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
• Victoria's Super Easy Cranberry Sauce