It’s here — the ultimate Thanksgiving recipe guide with more than 100 tried-and-true recipes to help you plan an unforgettable holiday meal.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year: comforting, nostalgic, classic — and absolutely delicious. I’ve organized this collection into clear categories so you can build the perfect menu, from turkey and gravy to appetizers, sides, desserts and cocktails. Every recipe here is one I’ve made again and again, and they consistently deliver.
Scroll through the sections below to pick your favorites, assemble your dream menu, and then tell me what you’re making in the comments. I can’t wait to hear your plans.
xoxoxo
2019 Best Thanksgiving Recipes
Turkey & Gravy
Butter Drenched White Wine Turkey
Apple Cider Glazed Turkey
Applewood Smoked Turkey
Grilled Turkey
How to Make the Perfect Gravy
Caramelized Shallot Bacon Gravy
Stuffing
Grilled Bread Stuffing
Slow Cooker Stuffing
Pretzel Bread Stuffing
Double Bread Stuffing with Brown Butter, Bacon and Sage
Potatoes
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Buttermilk Bacon Blue Smashed Potatoes
Greek Yogurt Twice Baked Potatoes
Buttered Rosemary Smashed Potatoes with Burrata
Sweet Potatoes
Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Asiago Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes
Whipped Bourbon Bacon Sweet Potatoes
Cinnamon Sugar Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
Vegetable Side Dishes
Kale Gratin
Lightened Up Green Bean Casserole
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts
Bacon Roasted Carrots
Fresh Green Bean Salad
Hasselback Butternut Squash
Loaded Skillet Toasted Green Beans
Corn Pudding Soufflé
Roasted Cauliflower Farro
Cranberry Sauce
Bourbon Vanilla Cranberry Sauce
Chipotle Cranberry Chutney
Salads
Thanksgiving Kale Salad with Cranberry Cinnamon Vinaigrette
Pomegranate Greens Salad with Halloumi Croutons
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Brown Butter Dressing
Nutty Harvest Honeycrisp Salad
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels, Bacon and Cornbread Panzanella
Autumn Arugula Salad
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
Appetizers
Pomegranate Jeweled Cheese Ball
Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Dip
The Ultimate Crostini Bar with Maple Cream Brie
Thanksgiving Cheeseboard with a Butternut Cheese Ball
Bourbon Caramel Mascarpone Dip
Pumpkin Queso Fundido
Autumn Bruschetta Board
Butternut Squash Hummus
Whipped Cranberry Goat Cheese Spread
Butternut Squash Spinach Dip
Deviled Crab Dip
Ricotta Tomato Jam Jar
Bread
Parker House Rolls
Brown Butter Herb Garlic Knots
Garlic Butter Pull Apart Rolls
Sage Butter Biscuits
Homemade Cloverleaf Rolls
Sweet Potato Honey Dinner Rolls
Cranberry Buttermilk Biscuits
Desserts
Pumpkin Dream Cake
Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
Pumpkin Gooey Bars
Brûlée Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Fudge Brownies
Black Bottomed No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Cranberry Swirl Crumble Muffins
Pumpkin Skillet Cobbler
Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Chai Ice Cream
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pistachio Coconut Crust
Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Pumpkin S’mores Cupcakes
No-Bake Bourbon Pecan Pie Cheesecakes
Cider Bourbon Apple Pie with Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
Sangria & Punch
Apple Cider Sangria
Red Apple Cider Sangria
Pumpkin Sangria
Cranberry Chai Sangria
Thanksgiving Party Punch
Pomegranate Orange Punch
Apple Orchard Punch
Cranberry Cider Punch Mocktail
Sparkling Pomegranate Cider Punch Mocktail
Cocktails
Cider Mimosas
Pumpkin Pie Smash
Apple Cider Prosecco Spritz
Winter Aperol Spritz
Lambrusco Smash
Spiced Orange Spritzer
Drunken Apple Cider
Cider Mezcal Margarita
Maple Honeycrisp Margaritas
Pomegranate Smash
Caramel Apple Old Fashioned
Pomegranate Gin & Tonic
Cinnamon Cider Whiskey Sour
Honeycrisp Crush
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned
Autumn Apple Bourbon Fizz
Cranberry Ginger Vanilla Margaritas
Next up: my personal Thanksgiving menu and timeline. I share it every year to help with planning. Tell me below what you’ll be serving this Thanksgiving — I’d love to hear!