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The Atlantic Daily: Five Easy Ways to Reset Your Thanksgiving Menu

We take a quick break from the news cycle, 13 days before showtime.<strong> </strong>Plus: why Taylor Swift’s new album is “a turducken of nostalgia.”
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For many people, cooking Thanksgiving dinner means reaching for the tried and true. But even the classics can benefit from a refresh sometimes. (Just ask Taylor Swift.)

In other words, you have our permission to rotate in a new dish or update your favorites. Below, Atlantic cooks offer personal tips and inspiration. Just be sure to get your plans in order before the holiday rush on grocery stores.

Make your

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