15 Thanksgiving Recipes That Taste Like Childhood

The starring bird just isn't the same without the condiment du jour: gravy. It may have been the last thing on the table once Gram wrapped up in the kitchen, but you better believe it's the most important.

Get the recipe: turkey gravy

A scrumptious pie made of yams that can be cooked in the microwave? Sounds like a grandma hack to us!

Get the recipe: sweet potato pie

Veggies might be used to being on the sidelines on Thanksgiving, but these carrots that are smothered in cinnamon butter and then baked in the oven will steal the show.

Get the recipe: cinnamon butter baked carrots

Family matriarchs are pros at mashed potatoes. Channel yours with this old-school comfort food topped with chives.

Get the recipe: creamy mashed potatoes

Better than the boxed version, but just as easy to whip up and made with much more love . . . like Grandma's.

Get the recipe: mac 'n' cheese

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You just can never go wrong with crunchy green beans and onion bits, and this one tastes just how you remember it.

Get the recipe: green bean casserole

Biscuits make everything better and are definitely a must after parade viewing and football.

Get the recipe: pumpkin cornbread biscuits

Flaky and delicious — this nutty dessert belongs in the family cookbook.

Get the recipe: pecan pie

Many childhood memories revolve around marshmallows, so it only makes sense to bring them back when entertaining this year.

Get the recipe: sweet potato casserole

Corn pudding is one of those foods from our youth that seems questionable when you're devouring it, but you just can't stop yourself. It's that good.

Get the recipe: corn pudding

If your squad goes ham on T-Day, then this one's for you. We can give thanks for any form of meat glazed in apricot and mustard.

Get the recipe: glazed ham

Twice baked = twice the yum.

Get the recipe: twice-baked butternut squash