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Not gonna lie, we’re Thanksgiving freaks here at ChefSteps. No pricey pine trees, no earwormy songs, no corny costumes beyond the odd ochre-colored sweater. A whole holiday unabashedly dedicated to platter after platter of sheer deliciousness? Sign. Us. Up.But truth be told, the main event can leave you underwhelmed, uninspired and, let’s face it, a little dry in the mouth. It’s no one’s fault, really. Turkey is notoriously difficult to do well. Light meat cooks at a different temperature from dark meat. Ovens vary wildly. And when you throw a dozen or so last-minute opinions (Hi, Gran!) into the mix, you’re pretty much destined for disaster.We want better for you and your favorite people. So in a fit of fun, we whipped up this handy guide to picking and preparing all the Thanksgiving goodies. You’ll find a bunch of different ways to make the main—including <a href="/activities/a-better-way-to-turkey-cook-that-bird-sous-vide-for-the-best-feast-ever">our fave, turkey by Joule</a>—as well as several kickass sides to augment and complement that bird. Find them all in the PDF below—all the recipes are clickable, so you can jump right into building the most perfect Thanksgiving plan ever. And if you like it, be sure to share it with all your social media friends. We want them to have a delicious Turkey Day too.