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30 Thanksgiving Recipes

30 Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because it completely revolves around family, friends, and of course food! There’s always that one cousin that dresses up just to stand around the kitchen, and another one sneaking bites before dinner’s ready. But if you’re the one making it all happen by rearranging dishes because nothing else fits in the oven, we GOT YOU!

These 30 Thanksgiving recipes feature plenty of ideas to help you pull off the biggest meal of the year — from appetizers and sides, to the turkey desserts, and everything in between — so you can embrace the chaos with confidence, and maybe a little gratitude.

Appetizers

Give everyone something to nibble on before dinner – and keep them out of the kitchen while you handle the finishing touches. There’s warm brie topped with fig jam and hazelnuts, bacon wrapped dates, and boards you can set out with fresh baguettes. The best part? Many of these can be made the day before.

A bowl of creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup topped with pumpkin seeds, with a wooden spoon resting inside. The bowl sits on a light surface next to a textured white cloth.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

This Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is packed with and nutritious vegetables, featuring warm, hearty, and completely satisfying flavors. The color and texture are just —utterly creamy and luscious, yet dairy-free! View Recipe

A white plate with grilled bacon-wrapped chicken pieces and bacon wrapped dates, garnished with fresh rosemary, green sprouts, and bright red cherries, with a serving spoon on the side and a white napkin underneath.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

These creamy & caramelized bacon wrapped dates are the appetizer for any gathering. They taste like caramel, ooze with cheese, and have a salty exterior with just the right amount of crisp. View Recipe

A festive Holiday Butter Board topped with nuts, fruit preserves, herbs, and sugared rosemary sprigs, arranged on a wooden board with two decorative cheese knives and a green ribbon bow.

Holiday Butter Board

Butter boards are our new favorite holiday appetizer and it seems like you all love them too, since our recipe received over 12 million views on our social media channels. View Recipe

A close-up of Baked Hazelnut Brie topped with chopped nuts and honey, garnished with fresh figs and a sprig of thyme, served in a white dish.

Baked Hazelnut Brie

This Baked Hazelnut Brie is what your holiday hosting dreams are made of. You have found the holiday side dish or appetizer and it has to be included at your table. View Recipe

A Holiday Cheese Board featuring various cheeses, salami roses, fresh figs, grapes, cherry tomatoes, olives, crackers, grapefruit slices, rosemary sprigs, and bowls of jam is artfully arranged on a white surface with a linen cloth.

Holiday Cheese Board

Cheese and charcuterie boards are EASIER than you think. The trick to making the most beautiful Holiday cheese board is to use lots of different colours, textures, and shapes. View Recipe

A white plate with creamy yogurt and whipped Brie, topped with honeycomb pieces and rosemary sprigs; a butter knife rests on the plate.

Whipped Brie

This recipe will take 10 minutes to whip up (pun intended), and we guarantee it will be a sure way to impress your guests without breaking a sweat. The whipped texture elevates the already decadent and velvety Brie, and the options for toppings are endless. Whether you are hosting a party or just want to indulge in a tasty treat, this whipped Brie recipe will undoubtedly be on repeat! View Recipe

Sides

If you’re like us, you’re 1000% here for the sides. Below, you’ll find the classics; think mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, mac and cheese, and buttery biscuits, plus a few modern twists on traditional flavors. Once you’ve had homemade cranberry sauce, you’ll never go back.

Easy Gravy Recipe

Straightforward Gravy Recipe

Homemade gravy is undeniably satisfying and it elevates your Thanksgiving meal to a whole new level. Unlike store-bought versions, this straightforward gravy recipe is rich, flavorful, and completely customizable. View Recipe

A plate of creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes topped with butter, cracked black pepper, and fresh green herbs, with a wooden spoon resting in the dish.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a casual weeknight dinner. View Recipe

A bowl of creamy Mac and Cheese garnished with fresh sprigs of thyme, with a gold fork resting in the dish. The smooth, glossy sauce coats every elbow macaroni for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Mac and Cheese

This classic dish is a go-to option for many because it's not only but also straightforward to make. With our recipe, you can whip up a batch in 20 minutes, making it suited to busy weeknights or lazy weekends. View Recipe

A bright orange bowl filled with thick cranberry sauce, garnished with whole cranberries and small green herb sprigs, showcases a classic Cranberry Sauce Recipe, with a wooden spoon resting in the bowl.

Cranberry Sauce Recipe

In this recipe, we'll show you how to make cranberry sauce from scratch, using fresh cranberries, a touch of citrus, and just the right amount of sweetness. The result? A vibrant, ruby-red sauce that's bursting with flavor, providing the balance to compliment your savory main dishes. View Recipe

A bowl of homemade stuffing made with golden toasted bread cubes, diced celery, herbs, and small bits of bacon, garnished with fresh thyme—this is truly the Best Stuffing Recipe, with a wooden spoon partially visible.

Stuffing Recipe

Our Thanksgiving stuffing (or dressing) recipe will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. This dish, often referred to as dressing because it's prepared separately from the turkey, is designed to be a star of your holiday spread, boasting a blend of juicy, flavorful, and buttery goodness. View Recipe

A speckled ceramic plate filled with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, garnished with fresh green herbs. The sweet potatoes are golden, slightly caramelized, and bursting with savory-sweet flavor.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These sweet potatoes are as a side dish for the fall, and for your thanksgiving table. This recipe is not only straightforward, it happens to be only four ingredients which you probably have on hand. View Recipe

A baked sweet potato split open and topped with herbs and chopped nuts, served on a white plate. A fork is inserted into the soft, orange flesh of these crispy roasted sweet potatoes.

Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving or craving a cozy side, this dish brings warmth and flavor to your table. View Recipe

A hand holds a stack of thinly sliced, roasted sweet potato stacks with crispy edges, garnished with herbs, over a cooling rack. Mini pumpkins and a cup are softly blurred in the background.

Sweet Potato Stacks

Mandoline-sliced sweet potatoes meet a slow roasted garlic confit in these sweet+savory stacks that are completely irresistible. View Recipe

A neatly stacked tower of greek lemon potato stacks, thinly sliced and roasted, garnished with a small green herb, served on a white plate with a speckled pattern, placed on a black cooling rack.

Greek Lemon Potato Stacks

Paper-thin slices of potatoes soak up a flavorful marinade of fresh garlic, lemon, and oregano and then bake in tall stacks. View Recipe

A plate of colorful roasted carrots topped with chopped pistachios and fresh herbs, served on a creamy white sauce, drizzled with oil on a wooden table.

Honey Glazed Carrots with Whipped Boursin

Who knew carrots could taste this good? Sweet, buttery, and caramelized, these (hot) honey glazed beauties over whipped Boursin cheese are the kind of side dish that steals the whole show. View Recipe

Roasted Delicata Squash slices on a white plate, topped with chopped nuts, fresh herbs, and a honey dipper drizzling golden honey over this vibrant roasted delicata squash dish.

Roasted Delicata Squash

Roasted Delicata squash with a honey walnut topping – a simple yet elegant recipe that showcases the natural sweetness and tender texture of Delicata squash, making it the addition to your fall menu. View Recipe

A close-up of a plate stacked with golden brown, freshly baked buttermilk biscuits on a white background. The biscuits have a soft, fluffy texture with lightly crisp tops.

Buttermilk Biscuits

You will seriously impress with these Biscuits. They are incredibly buttery, flakey and so tender. They melt in your mouth. You can have so much fun with different flavor combos too. View Recipe

A white bowl filled with Bacon Brussels Sprouts and crispy bacon pieces, with a wooden spoon resting on the side.

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

This straightforward dish makes a fantastic addition to your weeknight dinner options. The blend of Brussels sprouts, bacon, and garlic creates a delightful balance of flavors and textures. View Recipe

Entrees

The star of the show deserves a Julia Child moment. Our Thanksgiving Turkey gets seasoned butter and a butter-soaked cheesecloth before roasting. Open the full recipe for thawing guidance roasting method, and carving notes.

An Easy Thanksgiving Turkey, golden-brown and roasted to perfection, sits on a white plate adorned with fresh herbs atop a white napkin, against a plain white background.

Straightforward Thanksgiving Turkey

In this Thanksgiving turkey recipe, we'll guide you through the process of cooking a and juicy turkey using the Julia Child method. From thawing to roasting, we've got you covered. View Recipe

Desserts

This is the one day you can eat an entire plate of sweets and no one is going to judge. Take advantage, our friend. Take advantage. There’s pumpkin pie chocolate cake, and baked apples stuffed with walnuts and honey. Our Invisible Apple Cake is made from layers of thin apple slices baked directly the batter, and EVERYONE will be asking for the recipe.

30 Thanksgiving Recipes

Pumpkin Pie

Once you make our Pumpkin Pie, you will never go back to store-bought again. This recipe is so foolproof and straightforward, even a rookie baker can pull it off! View Recipe

A loaf of pumpkin bread with creamy white frosting on top sits on parchment paper over a wooden board, shown cut in half to display its moist orange interior, against a white tiled background.

Pumpkin Bread

Nothing says fall like a warm loaf of Pumpkin Bread fresh out of the oven. Whip up this straightforward, one-bowl recipe in less than an hour with just a few pantry staples and zero complicated steps. View Recipe

A classic dessert featuring baked apples topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and crushed nuts, elegantly served on a white plate with a spoon scooping into the warm, sweet treat.

Baked Apples

Our Bapche’s (grandma) stuffed baked apples with walnuts and honey. This recipe is in honour of those who left us too early and our loved ones that have paved the way to make us better! View Recipe

A close-up view of a sliced almond-topped pastry, dusted with powdered sugar. The golden layers of the pastry are visible, and a silver knife lies beside it on a wooden surface.

Invisible Apple Cake

This viral invisible apple cake is made from sliced apples. The apples disappear into the cake and you're left with something magical! View Recipe

A close-up of a slice of apple cake on a plate, with the rest of the cake on a stand in the background. The cake appears moist and dense, with visible apple pieces. White tiled wall in the background.

Straightforward Apple Cake

If you have been looking for a simple, yet Apple Cake recipe, you’ve come to the right place. Our mom’s Apple Cake involves only a few basic ingredients that get mixed together, and even if the mixture is lumpy it will still turn out perfectly! View Recipe

A close-up of a thick slice of chocolate Bundt cake with glossy chocolate glaze, placed on a wooden surface. The rest of the cake is visible on a white plate in the background.

Straightforward Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

This Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe will become a family favorite. It comes together quickly and the result is a chocolatey, not-too-sweet cake that's moist and tender. View Recipe

A hand holds a powdered sugar-dusted Apple Cookie (Scone) above a plate of similar treats, with a warm, blurred fireplace in the background, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Apple Fritter Cookies

More like little morsels of cake or scones, these cookies are warm, sweet, moist, and best enjoyed fresh. View Recipe

Signature Cocktail

In the words of Moira Rose (may she rest in peace), “every good party needs a signature cocktail.” This cosmopolitan mixes cran-raspberry and guava juices with vodka, orange liqueur, and a splash of lime. Cheers to you!

A top-down view of a pink Cosmopolitan Drink with ice, garnished with a sprig of lavender and red pomegranate seeds, set on a light surface with a cream-colored cloth in the background.

Cosmopolitan Drink

A flirty twist on the classic Cosmo. Made with Peach Cîroc citrus cran-raspberry and guava juice it’s tropical, refreshing, and dangerously straightforward to drink. suited to parties or solo sips. View Recipe

Prep & Leftovers

Our turkey noodle soup is the recipe for transforming leftover roast turkey into an entirely new dish. Homemade chicken broth is useful to have on hand for your holiday cooking. (Plus, you can make it ahead!)

A close-up of a bowl of clear Turkey Noodle Soup with thin noodles, diced carrots, fresh herbs, and a light broth, served in a speckled ceramic bowl.

Turkey Noodle Soup

Our turkey noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food, and the way to repurpose roast turkey leftovers. Our Thanksgiving table is full of recipes, but making soup from leftovers is one of our favorite ways to enjoy the flavors of the holiday. View Recipe

A clear plastic container filled with light yellow liquid sits on a brown paper mat in a bakery setting, with shelves of bread and pastries blurred in the background.

Straightforward Homemade Chicken Broth

Foolproof, nourishing, and silky smooth, this homemade chicken broth recipe makes 2–3 liters of liquid gold to boost soups, stews, sauces, or even your late-night ramen. View Recipe

More from the Holidays shelf

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