The countdown continues! And, to get into the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, we’re giving thanks to the Macy’s Culinary Council chefs by sharing some of our favorite turkey-day recipes that they’ve created. Read on and add these delicious items to your holiday menu!

Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Tom Douglas took a minute away from his busy schedule – with The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook hot off the press, Thanksgiving around the corner and a book tour in the works – to talk traditions, techniques and most importantly, turkey! 

Macy’s Facebook page invited food bloggers from across the country to share their most beloved and original holiday recipes for a chance to win some incredible prizes.

At the end of the month, four winners will be announced: the two recipes with the most Macy’s Facebook fan votes and two Editor’s Choice entries that will be judged – by Food Republic – based on ease of preparation, creativity and overall appeal. All 4 winners receive a $1000 Macy’s Gift Card in addition to bragging rights and a bevy of other amazing goodies. 

Once you’ve recovered from your Thanksgiving food coma and those long-forgotten pangs of hunger return, there’s a good chance you’ll be faced with copious amounts of leftovers to make do with. While you may not be able to stomach another slice of turkey breast, how does shepherd’s pie sound? Give your holiday remnants a second life by incorporating them into some of these tasty and exciting dishes...