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Thanksgiving

Your helpful guide to planning the perfect Thanksgiving dinner! Each of these recipes is easy-to-follow and delicious, so you know it'll be a hit on the holiday table!

I'd suggest following my how to cook a turkey guide, and pairing that with some gravy, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. Be sure to check out the recipe cards for make-ahead and reheating instructions.

Before you get started: Grab a copy of my Thanksgiving planning timeline to help you stay organized and on track.

Ultimate Turkey Guide

Everything you need to make a flavorful and juicy turkey:

  • roasted turkey on serving platter with fruit and herbs.
    How To Cook A Turkey For Beginners
  • three types of compound butter logs.
    3 Compound Butters for Turkey
  • dry brine for turkey in a bowl with a spoon.
    Dry Brine For Turkey
  • oranges, garlic, and spices in water for wet brine.
    Wet Brine For Turkey
  • two jars of turkey stock in mason jars.
    Homemade Turkey Stock
  • gravy with pepper in a gravy boat.
    Homemade Gravy With Turkey Drippings
  • gravy in a gravy boat.
    Homemade Herb Gravy (Without Drippings)

Side Dishes

What's Thanksgiving without all of your favorite side dishes? You'll find a mix of "the classics" and some new ideas!

  • green bean casserole with crunchy topping.
    Green Bean Casserole (With Frozen Green Beans)
  • chunky mashed potatoes topped with chives.
    Chunky Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese
  • creamy mashed potatoes garnished with chives.
    Creamy Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes
  • brown sugar glazed carrots on a serving tray.
    Stovetop Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
  • bowl of creamed kale topped with panko bread crumbs.
    Parmesan Creamed Kale With Toasted Breadcrumbs
  • creamed corn in a bowl.
    Italian Style Creamed Corn With Cream Cheese
  • crispy rosemary baby potatoes in a bowl.
    Crispy Rosemary Baby Potatoes
  • baked cavatappi white cheddar macaroni and cheese.
    Cavatappi White Mac & Cheese (In 9x 13 Pan)
  • brown butter mashed sweet potatoes garnished with butter.
    Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • cranberry sauce in a white serving bowl.
    Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce (3 Ingredients)
  • roasted brussel sprouts topped with balsamic glaze and parmesan cheese.
    Brussel Sprouts With Balsamic Glaze (4 Ingredients)
  • sweet potatoes in cast iron skillet.
    Cast Iron Skillet Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts & Pecans
  • garlic cauliflower mash garnished with panko and chives.
    Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Mash
  • loaded sweet potato casserole with toppings.
    Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
  • brussel sprout salad on white serving tray.
    Brussel Sprout Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
  • pan roasted carrots topped with pomegranate seeds.
    Sweet Maple Pan Roasted Carrots
  • bowl of white cheddar macaroni and cheese.
    Baked White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
  • crispy twice baked potato with dill garnish.
    Crispy Twice Baked Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
  • cobb salad layered with fall vegetables and toppings.
    Apple Fall Cobb Salad
  • blue cheese and almond green beans.
    Almond and Blue Cheese Green Beans
  • kale salad topped with goat cheese, onions, and pepitas.
    Fall Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

Planning Thanksgiving Dinner

Need help planning your first Thanksgiving? These guides will help you stay organized and stress-free!

  • girl pouring champagne into a wine glass.
    Printable Thanksgiving Checklist (Free Planner PDF)
  • white plates on a wooden table filled with flower centerpiece.
    Ultimate Party Planning Checklist to Stay Organized (Printable PDF)
  • girl holding champagne glass.
    How Much Food To Serve At A Party

Non-Turkey Main Dish Ideas

Don't feel like cooking a turkey? Here are some other delicious main dishes that will 'wow' a crowd!

  • plate of pumpkin risotto.
    Pumpkin Sage Italian Risotto
  • Italian lasagna in a pan garnished with basil.
    Authentic Italian Lasagna
  • vegetable lasagna topped with mushrooms and basil.
    Vegetable Lasagna With Bรฉchamel
  • half of a butternut squash stuffed with sausage, goat cheese, and quinoa.
    Stuffed Butternut Squash Boats (5 Ingredients)

Homemade Bread

There's nothing quite like homemade bread on your Thanksgiving table. You can make bread weeks ahead of time, then freeze and reheat before you're ready to serve!

  • cheddar chives biscuits on a serving tray.
    Cheddar Chive Biscuits
  • butter BIGA rolls in a bowl.
    Italian Butter BIGA Rolls
  • cheesy cornbread muffins in bowl.
    Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Muffins
  • three sweet compound butters in bowls.
    Sweet Compound Butters
  • honey bread rolls in a basket with honey butter.
    Italian Honey BIGA Bread
  • stacked rosemary focaccia bread on sheet tray.
    Italian Rosemary Focaccia Bread
  • thyme and gruyere focaccia bread on a pan.
    Gruyรจre & Thyme Italian Focaccia
  • stacked garlic focaccia bread.
    Italian Garlic Focaccia Bread
  • challah rolls with seeds.
    Knotted Challah Rolls
  • ciabatta rolls.
    Italian Ciabatta Sandwich Bread

Thanksgiving Appetizers

My favorite quick and easy appetizers to whip up before dinner!

  • cheese board with brie.
    20 Minute Thanksgiving Cheese Board
  • melted brie cheese topped with apricots on a serving tray with crackers.
    Baked Brie with Apricot Jam (5 Ingredients)
  • cranberry brie phyllo cups topped with rosemary.
    Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cup Appetizer
  • goat cheese and fig dip on a plate next to crackers.
    Goat Cheese & Fig Dip (3 Ingredients)
  • spicy deviled eggs topped with chives.
    Chive Goat Cheese Deviled Eggs
  • colorful fall cheese board with various ingredients.
    Easy Fall Charcuterie Board (With Shopping List)
  • ricotta and apple crostini on a wooden tray.
    Apple Pecan Crostini
  • bacon cheddar cheese ball surrounded by crackers.
    Bacon & White Cheddar Cheese Ball

Pies & Desserts

You can't forget the dessert on the Thanksgiving table. Here are some of my favorite ideas:

  • apple crisp in a cast iron skillet topped with ice cream scoops.
    Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp with Caramel
  • chocolate pumpkin pie piece topped with whipped cream.
    Simple Pumpkin Chocolate Pie With Gingersnap Crust
  • chocolate and peanut butter pie topped with peanuts.
    Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ganache Pie (No Bake)
  • chewy caramel blondie cookies.
    Chewy Caramel Blondies
  • sweet potato pocket pies.
    Mini Sweet Potato Pocket Pies With Premade Pie Crust
  • glazed apple hand pies on sheet tray.
    Glazed Apple Hand Pies
  • stacked cranberry cheesecake bars.
    Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
  • salted caramel cheesecake bars with flakey sea salt.
    Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
  • cranberry hand pies topped with turbinado raw sugar.
    Cranberry Hand Pies
  • three pies with crumb crusts.
    How To Make Any Pie Crumb Crust

Entertaining Cocktails

My favorite cocktails to pair alongside Thanksgiving dinner.

  • two wine glasses filled with red wine sangria.
    Cabernet Sauvignon Winter Sangria Pitcher
  • three champagne flutes on a serving tray next to a bottle of champagne.
    Sparkling Cranberry Champagne and Tequila Cocktail
  • two wine glasses filled with Lambrusco sangria.
    Sparkling Lambrusco Sangria
  • apple cider bourbon slushie in copper mug with apple slice on top.
    Frozen Alcoholic Apple Cider Whiskey Slushie
  • baileys espresso martini in a gold rimmed glass.
    Baileys Espresso Martini (4 Ingredients)
  • Lambrusco spritz cocktail in a wine glass with orange garnish.
    Lambrusco Spritz (4 Ingredients)
  • chocolate martini garnished with chocolate shavings next to Godiva chocolate liqueur bottle.
    Godiva Chocolate Martini (5 Ingredients)
  • two pink martinis with blood orange slices on top.
    Pomegranate & Blood Orange Gin Martini (3 Ingredients)

All Thanksgiving Recipes

  • frosted cinnamon roll on a plate.
    Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls
  • cheddar chives biscuits on a serving tray.
    Cheddar Chive Biscuits
  • honey bread rolls in a basket with honey butter.
    Italian Honey BIGA Bread
  • three sweet compound butters in bowls.
    Sweet Compound Butters
  • bowl of creamed kale topped with panko bread crumbs.
    Parmesan Creamed Kale With Toasted Breadcrumbs
  • three orange colored Thanksgiving shots.
    20 Thanksgiving Shots
  • brown butter mashed sweet potatoes garnished with butter.
    Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • goat cheese and fig dip on a plate next to crackers.
    Goat Cheese & Fig Dip (3 Ingredients)
  • loaded sweet potato casserole with toppings.
    Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
  • bacon cheddar cheese ball surrounded by crackers.
    Bacon & White Cheddar Cheese Ball
  • brussel sprout salad on white serving tray.
    Brussel Sprout Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
  • cranberry brie phyllo cups topped with rosemary.
    Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cup Appetizer
  • creamed corn in a bowl.
    Italian Style Creamed Corn With Cream Cheese
  • blue cheese and almond green beans.
    Almond and Blue Cheese Green Beans
  • chunky mashed potatoes topped with chives.
    Chunky Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese
  • gravy in a gravy boat.
    Homemade Herb Gravy (Without Drippings)
  • cranberry macarons in a bowl.
    Cranberry Jam Macaron Filling
  • three types of compound butter logs.
    3 Compound Butters for Turkey
  • spicy deviled eggs topped with chives.
    Chive Goat Cheese Deviled Eggs
  • frosted cinnamon rolls in a pan.
    Brown Butter Frosted Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
  • cranberry jam in a mason jar.
    Cranberry Jam (Without Pectin)
  • slice of pork scallopini with red wine sauce and cracked pepper.
    Italian Red Wine Pork Scallopini
  • creamy mashed potatoes garnished with chives.
    Creamy Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes
  • kale salad topped with goat cheese, onions, and pepitas.
    Fall Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
  • ciabatta rolls.
    Italian Ciabatta Sandwich Bread
  • cranberry hand pies topped with turbinado raw sugar.
    Cranberry Hand Pies
  • chocolate and peanut butter pie topped with peanuts.
    Chocolate Teddy Grahams Pie Crust
  • gravy with pepper in a gravy boat.
    Homemade Gravy With Turkey Drippings
  • two jars of turkey stock in mason jars.
    Homemade Turkey Stock
  • dry brine for turkey in a bowl with a spoon.
    Dry Brine For Turkey
  • thyme and gruyere focaccia bread on a pan.
    Gruyรจre & Thyme Italian Focaccia
  • oranges, garlic, and spices in water for wet brine.
    Wet Brine For Turkey
  • roasted turkey on serving platter with fruit and herbs.
    How To Cook A Turkey For Beginners
  • salted caramel cheesecake bars with flakey sea salt.
    Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
  • plate of pumpkin risotto.
    Pumpkin Sage Italian Risotto
  • cheesy cornbread muffins in bowl.
    Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Muffins
  • stacked cranberry cheesecake bars.
    Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
  • glazed apple hand pies on sheet tray.
    Glazed Apple Hand Pies
  • brown sugar glazed carrots on a serving tray.
    Stovetop Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
  • green bean casserole with crunchy topping.
    Green Bean Casserole (With Frozen Green Beans)

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