The Secret Ingredient Your Idaho Thanksgiving Feast Is Missing

Turkey? Check.

Gravy? Check.

Stuffing? Check.

If that's where your list ends for "Thanksgiving dinner essentials," then you're definitely in the right place. This year, give your family and friends a feast with just a little kick in it.

Just don't be surprised when they ask you to cook every year until infinity.

Yes, there's one secret ingredient that can take your Thanksgiving dinner to a whole new level

The best part is, this is an ingredient you can easily find at any grocery store. Heck, you probably have some in the back of your pantry right now and don't even know it.

The secret ingredient in question?

That's right. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes.

Before you bring out the pitchforks with all that "but I don't do spicy!" talk, just know this: When it comes to the magic of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, a little goes a long way.

Try it! Sprinkle just a dusting on your turkey, gravy, heck even on your sweet potato pie. You'd be surprised just how much a meal can transform with a little hint of the spicy.

What's your secret weapon when it comes to that perfect Thanksgiving chow sesh? Let us know!

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One thing we always look forward to around Thanksgiving is checking out the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV! It's become a tradition every year to make some coffee, grab a blanket, and check out all the new floats and performers.

Here's a look back at 100 years of the parade, and some of our favorites: