Face it, you’re lost. You have to prepare the biggest meal of the year this year and you, quite frankly, are not really sure what you’re doing.

No need to worry . . . well, at least not much. BHG.com offers its survival guide to get you through the big day.

So if you’re wondering how to use a meat thermometer, make turkey gravy, make toasted bread cubes for stuffing, or just about anything else, BHG.com has your answers. Just don’t ask them who will win the day’s football games!

Many people have cranberry sauce just once a year, and that’s at Thanksgiving. And unfortunately, many of those simply partake in the canned jellied variety that is ubiquitous in stores this time of year.

But there are some really good canned cranberry sauces out there as well as recipes that you can make. And cranberry sauce can go with so many meals other than just Thanksgiving dinner. BHG.com tells you about eight cranberry sauces that you’ll be sure to love.

At this time of year, many of us get a hankering for the flavor of pumpkin. But it’s easy to get tired of the same one or two pumpkin recipes that you make year after year.

Our friends at BHG.com have put together 28 fabulous pumpkin recipes to take you through Thanksgiving. And you can have pumpkin for virtually every meal, and maybe even for a few snacks. How about kicking off your morning with Spiced Pumpkin Doughnuts? Double Decker Pumpkin Bread makes an exquisite brunch item.

Gingered Pumpkin Soup makes a delicious hot lunch. Pork Chops with Pumpkin Chutney (pictured) makes a great dinner.  And try Pumpkin-Bourbon Pudding for dessert.

Haven’t bought your bird yet? BHG.com offers some great tips for buying, handling, and thawing the big main dish this Thanksgiving.

If you’re wondering how big of a bird to buy or how long it should thaw, you need to take a look at these pointers.

BHG.com offers a Thanksgiving menu complete with dishes that are just a little different than the usual holiday fare.

Roast Turkey with Sweet Onion Jam (pictured) is a fresh twist on the traditional turkey. Instead of stuffing, how about Apple, Bacon, and Leek Break Pudding? And try some Fingerling Potatoes instead of typical mashed potatoes. Maybe Celery Root and Sweet Potato Cakes can substitute for sweet potato casserole. Fresh Grape Chutney is a great change of pace from cranberry sauce. And go for something unusual for dessert such as Chili Chocolate Torte and Cinnamon Whipped Cream.

We know that Thanksgiving dinner is often steeped in tradition. You have the same thing every year. But maybe it’s time to shake things up a bit. This year, in honor of our friend Monica Hebert over at NRVHub.com, we wanted to present to you the BHG.com Cajun Thanksgiving menu.

What’s on this menu? It starts with an appetizer of Cajun-Style Crunch Party Mix. The main dish, of course, is a delicious Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey. And the sides include Oyster Stuffing Dressing, Home-Style Green Bean Bake, and Candied Sweet Potatoes. For dessert, how about a Pecan-Topped Pumpkin Pie (pictured above)?

Now, we don’t know if this is what a legitimate Cajun would cook for Thanksgiving—maybe Monica will let us know—but it sure sounds delicious. And if you give this menu a try, let us know your thought in the Comments section below.