Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? A historian explains

Ever wondered why it's traditional to eat turkey on Thanksgiving? A university history professor explains.

Pumpkin bread recipe from Dave Froehlich
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After your Thanksgiving meal, it's time for dessert. This morning, Dave Froehlich shares his recipe for pumpkin bread.

Thanksgiving sides ideas
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We know sides are a huge part of the Thanksgiving feast. If you're in need of some last-minute inspiration, we may be able to help you out. Dave heads to Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts for some ideas.

Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases

Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.

Haystacks recipe from Casey Claiborne
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Looking for something sweet after all of the delicious Thanksgiving turkey, dressing, and sides? This morning, Casey Claiborne shows us his recipe for haystacks.

Gluten-free pumpkin pie treat from Carissa
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This morning, we're making some of our favorite Thanksgiving sweet treats. FOX 7's Carissa Lehmkuhl has a gluten-free pumpkin dish.

5 common mistakes when cooking a turkey on Thanksgiving; how to avoid them

Are you tempering your turkey? As your bird bastes today, take a moment to glance through Chef Leah Cohen's list of things you should not be doing.

Latin cornbread recipe from Fonda San Miguel
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Let's get into some holiday traditions. Here's a new spin on Thanksgiving classic as Leslie Rangel went to Fonda San Miguel here in Austin to learn to cook Latin cornbread.

Helping Hands of Georgetown dishes out Thanksgiving groceries

Helping Hands of Georgetown did what it does best by lending a hand to those in need of Thanksgiving groceries.

Operation Turkey: 700 birds prepped for Thanksgiving meal delivery

Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of volunteers, 12,500 meals will be delivered to those in need across the Austin area this Thanksgiving.

The most controversial parts of your Thanksgiving meal

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.

Central Texas Food Bank gives out holiday meals in East Austin

Volunteers with the Central Texas Food Bank loaded up vehicles with a collective 13,000 pounds of food, including Thanksgiving Day turkeys, at a East Austin distribution site.

Chipotle renames Kansas City location after Travis Kelce's old tweet

“Went from class to therapy, now I need some #chipolte and then I'm off to check out my new apt!!" the now-NFL star posted in 2011.

Cost of classic Thanksgiving feast is mixed bag: survey

The rush is on at local grocery stores, as Central Texans scramble to get everything they need for that Thanksgiving feast. A new survey says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to the cost of your feast this year.

CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.

Snoop Dogg's 'quit smoking' announcement turns out to be an ad

Snoop Dogg's recent announcement of giving up smoking took a surprising turn as it was revealed to be a clever advertising move.