I’ve gathered all the best Thanksgiving recipes in one place to make planning your holiday meal easier.
If you need inspiration or are still deciding what to serve, this comprehensive collection includes tried-and-true favorites that consistently impress. From turkey and gravy to sides, breads, salads, appetizers, desserts and drinks, you’ll find recipes to build a memorable Thanksgiving menu.
Thanksgiving Recipes
Below are recipes organized by category so you can quickly find what you need: turkey, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, vegetable sides, breads, salads, appetizers, desserts, and beverages.
Turkey
Citrus Butter Sage Roasted Turkey
Grilled Turkey
Apple Cider Glazed Turkey
Butter and Wine Drenched Turkey
Applewood Smoked Turkey
How to Make Turkey Stock for Gravy
Caramelized Shallot Gravy
My Mom’s Amazing Gravy
Stuffing
The Best Buttery Herb Stuffing
Double Bread Stuffing with Brown Butter, Bacon and Sage
Pretzel Bread Quinoa Stuffing with Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Grilled Bread Stuffing
Slow Cooker Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Chipotle Cranberry Chutney
Vanilla Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Side Dishes – Potatoes
Best Mashed Potatoes
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Lightened-Up Sweet Potato Casserole
Buttermilk Bacon Blue Smashed Potatoes
Whipped Bourbon Bacon Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes
Asiago Scalloped Potatoes
Side Dishes – Vegetables
Classic Green Bean Casserole
Loaded Skillet Toasted Green Beans
Lightened-Up Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Hasselback Butternut Squash
Kale Gratin
Corn Pudding
Bread
Parker House Rolls
Pumpkin Focaccia
Garlic Butter Pull-Apart Rolls
Brown Butter Herb Garlic Knots
Sage Butter Biscuits
Cranberry Biscuits
Buttery Cloverleaf Rolls
Sweet Potato Honey Dinner Rolls
Salad
Shredded Citrus Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Apple Salad with Brown Butter Dressing
Thanksgiving Kale Salad with Cranberry Cinnamon Vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts Panzanella with Cornbread and Bacon
Honeycrisp Harvest Salad
Maple Bacon, Pear and Blue Cheese Brussels Salad
Autumn Arugula Salad
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
Appetizers
Cranberry Whipped Goat Cheese
Roasted Butternut Squash Spinach Dip
Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Dip
Pomegranate-Studded Cheeseball
The Best Cheese Plate and Mini Cheeseballs
Fall Cheese Board with Crackling Caramel
Thanksgiving Crostini Board
Butternut Squash Cheeseball
Desserts
Pumpkin Gooey Bars
Pumpkin Dream Cake (Sheet Cake)
Apple Cider Donut Cake
Bruleed Pumpkin Pie
Cranberry Cobbler Bars
Pumpkin Fudge Brownies
Pumpkin White Chocolate Mousse Pie
Black Bottomed Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Cobbler
Pumpkin Maple Gingersnap Tiramisu
Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Chai Ice Cream
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pistachio Macaroon Crust
Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Drinks
Cranberry Cider Punch (non-alcoholic)
Apple Cider Mezcal Margarita
Pomegranate Gin and Tonic
Apple Cider Orchard Punch
Pomegranate Smash
Pumpkin Sangria
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned
Apple Butter Cocktail
Red Apple Cider Sangria
Thanksgiving Punch
Pumpkin Pie Bourbon Smash
Pomegranate Cider Mimosas
Sparkling Pomegranate Cider Punch (non-alcoholic)
Apple Cider Sangria
Apple Cider Margaritas
Enjoy planning your feast — mix and match recipes from these categories to create a menu that fits your taste and schedule.