Thanksgiving Dinner, Side Dishes & Appetizer Recipes

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Vegan Thanksgiving Menu

Guests who forgo all animal products can still enjoy a decadent Thanksgiving dinner. Our vegan menu makes going meat-, dairy-, and egg-free easy for everyone at the table.

Starters:

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Thanksgiving Harvest Salad

Main Course:

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Sides:

Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes

Vegan Mac and Cheese

Dessert:

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

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Friendsgiving Menu

Host a laid-back feast with your small town community, like Erin and Ben Napier of HGTV's Home Town. This BYOCACD ("Bring Your Own Chair and Covered Dish") party features lots of delicious sides that everyone can share.

Main Course:

Red Chile and Orange-Glazed Turkey

Sides:

Erin Napier's Skillet Cornbread

Grape Salad

Cheesy Rice

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Squash Casserole

Braised Greens

Dessert:

Bourbon-Pecan Pie

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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

Who said you need turkey to have a delicious Thanksgiving?! Ditch the meat and opt for these classic meatless dishes instead.

Starters:

Corn Fritters

Ricotta and Strawberry Toast

Main Course:

Tofurkey Roast

Mushroom Herb Gravy

Sides:

Asparagus, Peas, and Tomato with Herb Butter

Anchor Steam Mac and Cheese

Pepper Jack Corn Muffins

Ricotta Mashed Potatoes

Dessert:

Apple Blossom Tart

Fall Apple Cranberry Pie

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Easy Thanksgiving Menu

This year, do yourself a favor with blessedly simple recipes that deliver on flavor while still allowing you time to, say, sneak a nip of bourbon with grandpa (don't forget the glassware and whiskey stones!). Woven placemats look elegant yet fuss-free. Roll out a runner, light some candlesticks, and add a bouquet to complete the quick and easy table setting.

Main Course:

Turkey Roulade Three Ways

Sides:

Rosemary Monkey Bread Stuffing

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato-and-Cauliflower Salad

Desserts:

Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cookie Crust

Grape Slab Pie

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Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu

Whether you have a gluten intolerance or have decided to give it up for other reasons, these recipes prove you don't need gluten to have a delicious Thanksgiving.

Starters:

Creamy Feta Stuffed Peppers

Rosemary-Infused Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms

Main Course:

The Perfect Roast Turkey

Sides:
Crispy Garlic Smashed Baby Potatoes

Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

Green Bean Casserole

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries

Desserts:
Pumpkin Roll

Maple Pumpkin Pie

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Grandma's Thanksgiving Menu

Pull out the vintage china! We added a few fresh twists to time-tested staples, from green bean casserole to cranberry sauce, for a retro meal rooted in nostalgia. Oh, and don't forget to queue up an old-school playlist to match.

Main Course:

Herb and Citrus Butter Roasted Turkey

Sides:

Apple-Walnut Stuffing

Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole

Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots

Rosemary-Port Cranberry Sauce

Desserts:

Chocolate Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Spiced Pumpkin Frosting

Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Fudge Pie

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Rustic Thanksgiving Menu

This down-home gathering with a hint of Texas twang (deep-fried turkey! cranberry salsa!) is perfect for the casual, potluck kind of crowd. Opt for simple dishes (serve the chili spoonbread straight out of the cast iron skillet!) and use wood slices instead of chargers.

Main Course:

Fried Turkey

Sides:

Pickled Peach-and-Cranberry Salsa

Jalapeño-Green Chili Spoonbread

Baked Kale Gratin

Sorghum-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Desserts:

Apple Crostata

Maple Granola Pecan Pie

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Elegant Thanksgiving Menu


This spread celebrates the season's bounty with crowd favorites taken up a notch. A simple white table runner and fresh flowers set the scene beautifully.

Main Course:

Pear-Thyme Brined Turkey

Sides:

Buttermilk-Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Bacon Drizzle

French Green Beans with Garlicky Almond Breadcrumbs

Shaved Brussels Sprout-and-Chestnut Salad

Desserts:

Toffee Crunch Cake

Spiced Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake

Lemon-Coconut Tart

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Over-the-Top Thanksgiving Menu

This tasty menu will guarantee every single guest experiences a post-dinner food coma.

Main Course:

Easiest Salt-and-Pepper Turkey

Rosemary and Bourbon Gravy

Sides:

Fresh Herb Spoon Rolls

Apricot-Wild Rice Stuffing

Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Baked Two-Cheese Rigatoni

Desserts:

Pumpkin Pie with Oat-Pecan Crust


Mocha Cream Pie

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Southern Thanksgiving Menu

South Carolina baker Carrie Morey doesn't hoard her family's best recipes. She spreads the love—and tweaks the traditional Thanksgiving favorites. Find even more delicious recipes in her book, Callie's Biscuits and Southern Traditions: Heirloom Recipes from Our Family Kitchen.

Appetizers:

Collard and Brussels-Sprout Salad

Main Course:

Sage-Butter Roasted Turkey

Sides:

Cornbread Dressing

Citrus-Cranberry Sauce

Caramelized-Onion Galette

Skillet Green Beans

Potato Gratin

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Buttermilk Biscuits

Dessert:

Pecan Pie

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