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.
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:
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 Frozen Green Beans)
- Chunky Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese
- Stovetop Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Parmesan Creamed Kale With Toasted Breadcrumbs
- Italian Style Creamed Corn With Cream Cheese
- Crispy Rosemary Baby Potatoes
- Cavatappi White Mac & Cheese (In 9x 13 Pan)
- Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce (3 Ingredients)
- Brussel Sprouts With Balsamic Glaze (4 Ingredients)
- Cast Iron Skillet Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts & Pecans
- Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Mash
- Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
- Brussel Sprout Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Sweet Maple Pan Roasted Carrots
- Baked White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
- Crispy Twice Baked Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
- Fall Cobb Salad
- Almond and Blue Cheese Green Beans
Planning Thanksgiving Dinner
Need help planning your first Thanksgiving? These guides will help you stay organized and stress-free!
Non-Turkey Main Dish Ideas
Don't feel like cooking a turkey? Here are some other delicious main dishes that will 'wow' a crowd!
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!
Thanksgiving Appetizers
My favorite quick and easy appetizers to whip up before dinner!
Pies & Desserts
You can't forget the dessert on the Thanksgiving table. Here are some of my favorite ideas:
- Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp with Caramel
- Simple Pumpkin Chocolate Pie With Gingersnap Crust
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ganache Pie (No Bake)
- Chewy Caramel Blondies
- Mini Sweet Potato Pocket Pies With Premade Pie Crust
- Glazed Apple Hand Pies
- Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
- Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
- How To Make Any Pie Crumb Crust
Entertaining Cocktails
My favorite cocktails to pair alongside Thanksgiving dinner.
- Cabernet Sauvignon Winter Sangria Pitcher
- Sparkling Cranberry Champagne and Tequila Cocktail
- Sparkling Lambrusco Sangria
- Frozen Alcoholic Apple Cider Whiskey Slushie
- Baileys Espresso Martini (4 Ingredients)
- Lambrusco Spritz (4 Ingredients)
- Godiva Chocolate Martini (5 Ingredients)
- Pomegranate & Blood Orange Gin Martini (3 Ingredients)
All Thanksgiving Recipes
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Dry Brine For Turkey
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Gruyère & Thyme Italian Focaccia
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Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole
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Spicy Goat Cheese Deviled Eggs
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Cheddar Chive Biscuits
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Wet Brine For Turkey
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How To Cook A Turkey For Beginners
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3 Compound Butters for Turkey
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Chunky Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese
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Brussel Sprout Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
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Pumpkin Sage Italian Risotto
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Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Muffins
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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
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Almond and Blue Cheese Green Beans
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Glazed Apple Hand Pies
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Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cup Appetizer
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Italian Style Creamed Corn With Cream Cheese
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Parmesan Creamed Kale With Toasted Breadcrumbs
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Stovetop Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
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Green Bean Casserole (With Frozen Green Beans)
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ganache Pie (No Bake)
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Apple Pecan Crostini
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Authentic Italian Lasagna
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Italian Bolognese Ragu
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Italian Béchamel For Lasagna
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Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Mash
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Graham Cracker Crumb Crust (3 Ingredients)
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Italian Butter BIGA Rolls
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Sweet Compound Butters
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Italian Honey BIGA Bread
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Goat Cheese & Fig Dip (3 Ingredients)
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Crispy Rosemary Baby Potatoes
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Cavatappi White Mac & Cheese (In 9x 13 Pan)
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Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Sparkling Lambrusco Sangria
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Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce (3 Ingredients)
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Baileys White Russian (3 Ingredients)
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Godiva Chocolate Martini (5 Ingredients)
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Baileys Espresso Martini (4 Ingredients)