The next day, the sous chef pulled me aside and told me everyone was raving about how good the cranberry sauce was, and the chef was impressed with me. The Lesson of a Quick-Hack Canned Cranberry ...

Some people believe it's not truly Thanksgiving without a log of canned cranberry sauce sitting in the middle of the table.

Whether you're a cranberry sauce innovator or staunchly loyal to the canned version, Food & Wine's guide has a recipe for every skill set and holiday table.

Fresh cranberry sauce is displayed in bowl next to fresh cranberries, an orange half, and a bowl of sugar. - New Africa/Shutterstock ...