50+ Thanksgiving Recipes
50+ easy Thanksgiving recipes to inspire something delicious.
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Explore over 50 of the best Thanksgiving recipes to make your holiday feast unforgettable. This curated collection includes classic Thanksgiving dishes, from juicy roast turkey and savory side dishes to festive desserts. Every recipe is tested, reliable, and perfect for creating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner your family and friends will love.
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Turkey & Ham Recipes
Here are a few turkey and ham recipes to get you started plus don’t sleep on the Turkey & Bacon Paninis the day after Thanksgiving. They are beyond delicious.
1. Smoked Spatchcocked Turkey
Spatchcocking a turkey helps it cook evenly and faster than roasting in the oven. This one is smoked preserving much needed oven space and results in a juicy delicious bird.
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2. Asian Apricot Spiral Ham
Spiral ham gets a delicious Asian-style apricot glaze and is incredibly delectable.
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3. How to Brine a Turkey
How to brine a turkey the easy way: an apple cider brine with brown sugar, citrus, and herbs that keeps your holiday turkey moist and full of flavor.
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4. Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Easy leftover Thanksgiving turkey pot pie with creamy filling, fresh herbs, and a flaky pie dough.
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5. Turkey Panini with Bacon
An easy and delicious panini recipe that is sure to please.
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Potato Recipes
All of the mashed potato recipes and a few other potato recipes to really elevate the sturdy potato. If you don’t already have a potato ricer, I’d suggest investing in one if you really love silky smooth (no lumps baby) mashed potatoes.
6. Super Creamy Mashed Potatoes
This recipe for Super Creamy Mashed Potatoes is simple to make and comes out perfect every time when you use a potato ricer.
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7. Mashed Sweet Potatoes
A side dish of Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Maple Butter and toasted Pecans. Simple, elegant, and delicious.
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8. Brown Butter Herbed Mashed Potatoes
A simple recipe for Brown Butter Herbed Mashed Potatoes that are made simply with Spiceology Greek Freak Seasoning.
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9. Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes
A rustic mashed red potato recipe that is kicked up with garlic confit and rosemary.
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10. Warm Potato & Acorn Squash Salad
A delicious warm potato salad with squash, cheese and a tart dressing
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11. Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes come together with buttery Yukon Golds and cream for a rich, fluffy side. An easy, elegant upgrade to any dinner.
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12. Classic Potato Salad (No Celery)
Classic Potato Salad is just as you'd imagine it. Creamy mayo, chunks of Yukon gold potato, hard-boiled egg, and herbs. This recipe does not contain celery but gets a slight boost of celery flavor from the addition of celery seeds. This is the perfect side dish for hot dogs, summer backyard barbecues or anytime you want an easy recipe for potato salad.
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Side Dish Recipes
Sides, sides and sides. The story of the Thanksgiving table. Honestly, I like to make a lot of sides & just one turkey. I think my guests enjoy the variety of side dish flavors and colors.
13. Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Ultra-creamy baked mac & cheese with cavatappi, sharp cheddar, Velveeta & Parmesan. The only recipe you'll ever need!
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14. Easy Cranberry Sauce
Classic cranberry sauce simmered with orange juice, apple and cinnamon. This easy holiday side dish takes 20 minutes and can be made days ahead.
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15. Roasted Butternut Squash with Pine Nuts
Make it as a side or a vegetarian main course. Either way, this is a delicious dish that screams fall flavor.
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16. Green Bean Casserole
A quick and easy side dish recipe for Green Bean Mushroom Gratin.
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17. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli has just a few simple ingredients that really make broccoli the star of the show. Salty cheese sprinkled on fresh broccoli with garlic powder, breadcrumbs, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Chefs kiss!! So simple and so incredibly delish.
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18. Beetroot Gratin
Beetroot Gratin with Fontina is a creamy, cheesy, and elegant side dish with earthy thyme, crunchy walnuts, and layers of tender beets.
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Stuffing Recipes
Stuffing or dressing, whatever you call it, it’s the best! I’m not a bird stuffer and prefer my “stuffing” as a side dish but if you like filling the bird you’ll also enjoy these recipes.
19. Sausage and Caramelized Onion Stuffing
Savory sausage and caramelized onion stuffing with rosemary and toasted cubes of bread. This is the perfect side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners.
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20. Sausage and Grande Grain Stuffing
This spicy sausage, prune and grande grain stuffing is a delicious and hearty stuffing recipe that combines spicy sausage, prunes and grande whole grains.
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21. Hawaiian Roll Stuffing
Hawaiian roll stuffing is the sweet and savory Thanksgiving side your table needs: toasted rolls, Italian sausage, caramelized onions, and Medjool dates.
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22. Mushroom Rosemary Whole Wheat Stuffing
My go-to recipe for Thanksgiving stuffing. Change the bread or get store-bought, but make sure you do the rest because it's a keeper!
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Appetizer Recipes
Get the party started right with a few nibbles. The Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are simple to make and you can make a lot if you’re serving many people.
23. Spicy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Spicy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms deliver heat, creaminess, and crunch in a simple make ahead appetizer for game day or the holidays.
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24. Cranberry Brie Twists
A simple recipe that uses leftover cranberry sauce to make a quick and delicious breakfast pastry or a sweet and savory appetizer
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25. Boozy Shrimp Cocktail
This boozy marinated shrimp cocktail recipe is kicked up with Barenjager liqueur and is an elegant appetizer to serve at your next party.
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26. Hot Langostino Artichoke Dip
A quick Hot Langoustine & Artichoke Dip that only take a few ingredients and a few minutes and you have a hot lobster dip that’s perfect for game day or any day that ends in Y.
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27. Easy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
A quick Mexican Shrimp Cocktail that’s delicious served with tortilla chips. Or a fork. So easy and a great appetizer.
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28. Mushroom Bruschetta Bites
A quick and gluten-free alternative to the usual bruschetta using crimini mushrooms in place of bread.
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Dessert Recipes
The final crescendo of the Thanksgiving dinner – dessert! If you’re looking for a recipe that is NOT pumpkin pie, I’ve got you covered!
29. Pumpkin Spice Bundt
This Pumpkin Spice Sherry Bundt Cake is moist, spiced to perfection, and drizzled with a rich pumpkin maple icing. The perfect fall dessert for holidays or gatherings.
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30. Cardamom Pumpkin Pie
Cardamom pumpkin pie with bourbon, heavy cream, and warm spices. A silky, make-ahead holiday dessert with a floral twist for your Thanksgiving table.
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31. Cacao Cream Tart
This is the perfect chocolate tart that is creamy with a cookie crust. Think cheesecake without all the fuss.
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32. Pecan Tart with Cookie Crust
Pecan Tart with Cookie Crust made with Biscoff cookies, pecans, and caramel rich filling. This is an easy dessert with bold flavor.
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33. Pumpkin Apricot Meringue Tartlets
My super fun and simple recipe for mini Pumpkin Apricot Meringue Tartlets. Impress your guests with these fun mini pumpkin pies
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34. Dark Chocolate Pear Tart
This decadent Dark Chocolate Pear Tart with walnut crust has Moscato vanilla poached Bosc pears and a silky dark chocolate ganache. This beautiful tart is as impressive looking as it is delicious.
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35. Chocolate Port Wine Cake
This is a simple cake recipe that dresses up a traditional boxed Devil's Food Cake mix with a few ingredients that results in a moist and flavorful chocolate cake recipe.
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36. Pumpkin Chocolate Tiramisu
A quick and delicious pumpkin inspired chocolate tiramisu that will wow those you serve it to.
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37. Caramelized Apple Spice Cake
A beautiful caramelized apple spice cake with a tangy brie frosting and topped with sugared pecans. This stunner of a cake should be on the dessert table year round.
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38. Butternut Squash Cake
This Butternut Squash Cake is super moist thanks to olive oil and the zesty clementine glaze is a real game changer.
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Cocktails & Drink Recipes
A few of my favorite cocktails and drinks from around the site. The Kahlua Pumpkin Pie Martini is deeeelish!
39. Apple Cider Margarita
Apple Cider Margarita with tequila, citrus, and a cinnamon sugar rim. Fresh, balanced, and perfect for fall.
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40. Pumpkin Pie Martini
Pumpkin Pie Martini with pumpkin spice liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, cream, and a cinnamon graham rim for a fast fall cocktail.
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41. Homemade Fresh Cranberry Juice
Homemade Fresh Cranberry Juice is so simple to make and absolutely delicious. This recipe is a great use for cranberries when they are in season.
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42. Eggnog Espresso Martini
Creamy Eggnog Espresso Martini with vodka and coffee liqueur. A smooth holiday cocktail with espresso, nutmeg, and rich flavor.
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43. Aztec Hot Cocoa
Aztec Kahlúa Hot Cocoa is a mix of spicy, sweet and Mocha Kahlúa rum. Perfect for warming up the adults on a chilly winter day.
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44. Pumpkin Spiced Hot Buttered Rum
Pumpkin spice infused Kahlúa Liqueur mixed with a spicy batter and boiling water makes for a perfect winter sipper.
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45. Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin spice latte from scratch beats the coffee shop version every time. Real pumpkin and warm spices, ready in about 10 minutes right at home.
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46. Cinnamon Dulce Latte
An easy make at home Cinnamon Dolce Latte recipe for a coffee chain fave.
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47. Berry Tom Collins
This Berry Tom Collins is a fruity, fizzy gin cocktail with fresh muddled berries and thyme. Ready in 10 minutes and perfect for summer.
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Rolls & Bread Recipes
Bread is my favorite! I love it in every shape, size, and flavor. These are great sides, but also can be cubed, toasted, and used for stuffing as well.
48. The Best Buttermilk Cornbread
Buttermilk cornbread that is moist, fluffy, and lightly sweet. Bake it in a cast iron skillet in 30 minutes and serve with chili or use it for dressing.
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49. No Knead Artisan Bread
No kneading, no mixer, no experience needed. This easy no knead artisan bread is made in a Dutch oven with just 4 ingredients and overnight time.
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50. Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
This Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread is moist, cheesy, and perfectly spiced with fresh jalapeños. A quick and easy side dish for chili, soups, or barbecues.
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51. Cheesy Dinner Rolls
Soft, warm, and infused with melty pockets of cheese, these No Knead Cheese Studded Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to any meal.
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Hi! I’m Heather
I’m Heather, a recipe developer and content creator based in Vancouver, Washington. I started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006 because I believed weeknight dinners shouldn’t be boring and gourmet shouldn’t mean complicated. I’m also the co-founder of Spiceology, so safe to say I think about food for a living. Stick around for recipes that actually make it into your regular rotation.