Here are my favorite Thanksgiving dinner recipes — the best turkey, sides, desserts, cocktails and more. Everything you need for a delicious holiday feast.
This collection brings together tried-and-true Thanksgiving recipes that consistently impress. Whether you want a classic dinner or something with a twist, you’ll find inspiration here.
There’s something for every taste: turkey, savory side dishes, indulgent desserts and seasonal cocktails. Use this roundup to plan a memorable holiday menu.
If you’re leaning away from traditional turkey and stuffing, consider alternative holiday meals — there are options for special dinners that break from the usual lineup.
BEST THANKSGIVING DINNER RECIPES
Below is a complete guide to Thanksgiving recipes: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, side dishes, breads, salads, appetizers, desserts and drinks — everything to fill your table.
TURKEY & GRAVY
Butter and Wine Drenched Turkey
Grilled Turkey
Easy Roasted Turkey Breast
Roasted Bone-In Turkey Breast
Apple Cider Glazed Turkey
Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast
Citrus Butter Sage Roasted Turkey
Applewood Smoked Turkey
How To Make Turkey Stock For Gravy
My Mom’s Amazing Gravy
Caramelized Shallot Gravy
STUFFING
The Best Buttery Herb Stuffing
Grilled Bread Stuffing
Double Bread Stuffing with Brown Butter, Bacon and Sage
Slow Cooker Stuffing
POTATOES
Best Mashed Potatoes
French Onion Mashed Potatoes
Manchego Whipped Potatoes
Brown Butter and Herb Mashed Potato Bake
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole
Asiago Scalloped Potatoes
My Mom’s Cheesy Potatoes
Maple Marshmallow Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Brown Butter Hasselback Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Buttermilk Bacon Blue Smashed Potatoes
Whipped Bourbon Bacon Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes
French Onion Scalloped Potatoes
CRANBERRY SAUCE
Vanilla Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Chipotle Cranberry Chutney
SIDE DISHES
Green Bean Casserole
Lightened Up Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Maple Mustard Green Beans
Spinach Gratin
Maple Roasted Carrots
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Goat Cheese
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Chipotle Creamed Corn
Spiced Maple Brussels Sprouts Salad
Hasselback Butternut Squash
Hot Honey Hasselback Butternut Squash
Kale Gratin
Maple Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pumpkin
French Onion Mac and Cheese
Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
Loaded Skillet Toasted Green Beans
Corn Pudding
BREAD
Gruyere Herb Slab Biscuits
Smoked Cheddar Sour Cream Biscuits
Parker House Rolls
Brown Butter Cornbread with Cranberry Butter
Garlic Butter Pull Apart Rolls
Brown Butter Herb Garlic Knots
Buttery Cloverleaf Rolls
Sweet Potato Honey Dinner Rolls
Pumpkin Focaccia
Cranberry Biscuits
SALAD
Honeycrisp Harvest Salad
Shredded Citrus Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Apple Salad with Brown Butter Dressing
Pomegranate Greens Salad with Halloumi
Thanksgiving Kale Salad with Cranberry Cinnamon Vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts Panzanella with Cornbread and Bacon
Maple Bacon Blue Cheese Brussels Salad
Autumn Arugula Salad
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
APPETIZERS
Maple Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus
Pomegranate Jeweled Cheeseball
Fall Cheese Board with Crackling Caramel
Caramelized Onion Dip
Pumpkin Cranberry Cheeseball
Thanksgiving Crostini Board
Caramelized Onion, Apple and Brie Tart
Cranberry Whipped Goat Cheese
Roasted Butternut Spinach Dip
Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Dip
Butternut Squash Cheeseball
DESSERTS
Pumpkin Dream Cake
Pumpkin Gooey Bars
Apple Cider Donut Cake with Brown Butter
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Icebox Cake
Pumpkin Dream Cupcakes
Pumpkin Buttercrunch
Bruleed Pumpkin Pie
Cranberry Cobbler Bars
Black Bottomed Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Cobbler
Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Chai Ice Cream
Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pistachio Macaroon Crust
Pumpkin White Chocolate Mousse Pie
Pumpkin Fudge Brownies
DRINKS
Cranberry Cider Punch (non-alcoholic)
Spiced Orange Gin and Tonic
Brown Sugar Bourbon Smash
Pomegranate Aperol Spritz
Apple Cider Mezcal Margarita
Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour
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
What’s on your menu?