Your last guest has departed. Dirty plates are piled in the sink, leftover food sits on every surface, and your tablecloth is stained with red wine splatters and gravy drips. It’s time to clean up, which, for some, is the worst part of hosting the Thanksgiving meal.

Fear not! We put together an upbeat, Motown-inspired playlist to liven the mood and make this dreaded chore fly by.

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If sandwiches are your go-to for tackling Thanksgiving leftovers, let this triple-decker sandwich be the one you reach for. Inspired by classic club sandwiches, this seasonal twist relies on fresh-cut turkey, and swaps the tomato for cranberry sauce and the lettuce for leftover Brussels sprouts.

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While the orange spuds get plenty of attention all year long, they come into their crowning glory on Thanksgiving. Because of their natural sweetness, they can be incorporated into every part of the Thanksgiving meal, from side dishes to dessert to breakfast the morning of. Here are 15 tasty ways to dig into sweet potatoes this holiday.

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As you get ready to finalize your Thanksgiving menu, I urge you not to forget the bread. Despite an already packed table, there’s always room for a bread basket. From classic, pillowy soft dinner rolls to a gluten-free version everyone will enjoy, here are 20 easy bread recipes that deserve a place on your Thanksgiving table.

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Bad news for anyone who thought they could pick up a couple tubs of hummus for pre-Thanksgiving snacks: Sabra Dipping Co. recently announced that they are recalling dozens of different products — including hummus — due to a potential listeria outbreak. The recall includes 57 different products, which is essentially most of the products that the company offers.

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I wear two hats — chef and mom — and the reasons I want my kids to have Friendsgiving are pretty much half cheffy and half mom-ish. This celebration is an opportunity to explore culinary freedom without any family drama, oven competition, or polite smiles that express, “I don’t like this.”

There is a second reason, though, beyond the culinary. There are days of the year for moms and dads, but friends — so often a backbone in the life of college students and young professionals — deserve a moment of recognition.

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We’re heading into Thanksgiving turkey season, and perhaps you’re already researching how to cook that big, intimidating piece of poultry. There are questions that immediately emerge: How much turkey should I buy? What’s the best way to cook it? Should I brine the bird?

Brining will help you cook the most succulent turkey you’ve ever had, and the smartest, easiest way to do it is with a dry brine. Even if you’re hosting Thanksgiving for the first time and are a bit nervous about cooking your inaugural turkey, here’s how to dry-brine your turkey like a pro and turn out an impeccably juicy, delicious bird.

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Pecan pie is an American classic. It’s been a cherished dessert for at least a century from north to south. Rich with brown sugar and a sweet syrup cooked into a thick jam-like treat, it’s topped with rings of pecans, all encased in a flaky, crisp crust.

The very best pies showcase the contrast of texture and flavor through a crisp crust, toasted nuts, and the soft, sweet filling. Here’s how to make that kind of pecan pie.

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Thanksgiving dinner is nice, but the leftovers are arguably the very best part of this food-filled holiday. Perhaps you’re happy to experience a second, third, or even fourth repeat of your Thanksgiving feast. But for those of you who want something different, there’s a world of possibilities for the leftover turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, greens, and more.

From classic leftover vessels like soup, stew, and sandwiches to fresh twists on recipes you know and love, here are our 20 most popular ways to put your Thanksgiving leftovers to work.

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Today in “Events You Didn’t Know Existed, but Wish You Had Attended,” the World Cheese Awards, organized by the Guild of Fine Foods, took place earlier this month in San Sebástian, Spain. After passing a barrage of evaluations from hundreds of judges and defeating a field of over 3,000 other cheeses from 31 countries, one cheese emerged as the world champion, and it’s not from where you might expect.

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