Let us help you with the dinner 'math'
J.M. Hirsch, AP Food Editor

 A new 'twist' for your bread
Seeded garlic braids

 Go healthy with stuffing
Jim Romanoff, For The Associated Press

 Can the can. Use fresh cranberries
There is something to be said for the "splurt" sound made when dumping a can of cranberry sauce into a serving bowl. Ditto for the ridges etched in the sides of the sauce. Thanksgiving, after all, is about tradition.

Etude is up to the pinot noir challenge
Jon Priest had a lot to smile about the day Tom visited the former brandy-making facility in March. The maestro behind Etude’s symphony of wines, he was watching some beautiful fruit arrive daily from the vineyards to be vinified in some new equipment only a new owner could bring.

 Fewer regrets with this pie
Jim Romanoff, For The Associated Press

Mashed sweet potatoes without the marshmallows
These mashed sweet potatoes are delicious — and slightly sweet — without the benefit of marshmallows. But if you must have marshmallows on them, transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a casserole, top with small marshmallows and broil until just golden.

 Creative options for your Thanksgiving table
Chef Dan Catanio, the executive chef at The Mill Hotel-Casino has provided us with a couple of options for the traditional Thanksgiving feast:

Apricot-chili glaze adds zest to the turkey
The Associated Press