Prepare for Thanksgiving with these 40 Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas to inspire your menu.
Here are recipe ideas from last year’s collection, plus a few updates to spark your planning. I’ll be sharing a couple of new recipes before the holiday, but this list is a good starting point to get your creative wheels turning.
Have you finalized your menu? If you’re still deciding, these dishes are great additions to a Thanksgiving table — many of them are favorites we serve every year.
This year I’m especially excited for Thanksgiving because, for the first time ever, my husband will have the day after Thanksgiving off. That alone makes the weekend feel less hectic, and we’re planning to enjoy some nearby holiday light displays that evening.
Ready to make your shopping list? Also consider checking past posts for gluten-free options and a complete collection of Thanksgiving recipes on the blog.
Main Dish & Sides:
Brined & Smoked Turkey
Garlic Rosemary Chicken
Baked Cranberry Ham
Simple Baked Ham
Smoked Turkey Legs
Smoked Turkey
Oven Fried Turkey Legs
Egg-Topped Cheesy Stuffing
Toni’s Sweet Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Oklahoma-Style Stuffing
Cranberry Apples
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Slow Cooker Green Beans & Potatoes
Deviled Eggs
Green Bean Casserole
Cider-Glazed Carrots
Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing (Turkey alternative)
Creamy Corn Salad
Rosemary Potatoes
Roasted Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes
Cheesy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Kale & Butternut Squash
Desserts:
Pumpkin Pie Cake
Pumpkin Pie
Caramel Pumpkin Bread
Baked Apple Crumble
Apple Crisp
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Bread in a Jar
Crème Brûlée Pie in a Jar
Caramel Pumpkin Cupcakes
Apple Strudel Puffs
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Caramel Apple Cookies
Gingerbread Cake
Classic Banana Bread
Crumb-Topped Pumpkin Bread
Now’s the time to start planning your menu and making a shopping list. These recipes cover traditional favorites and some modern twists to help you build a well-rounded Thanksgiving meal.
Happy Thanksgiving meal planning!
Explore the blog for product recommendations and a full recipe index to find more ideas and helpful resources for your holiday cooking.