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Thanksgiving Dinner for One

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A dinner plate featuring a sliced turkey tenderloin green beans and a halved sweet potato topped with marshmallows.
Thanksgiving Dinner For OnePhoto by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

All the elements of a classic Thanksgiving feast, conveniently portioned just for one, including your own mini sweet potato casserole. Because dining alone shouldn't mean you miss out on all the holiday favorites.

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