Today I am sharing a comprehensive list of the best Thanksgiving recipes. Here is a list of appetizers, side dishes, turkey recipes, desserts, and cocktails to help you plan your Thanksgiving menu.
Appetizers:
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Sweet Peppers Stuffed with Cheesy Spinach Dip – Sweet peppers are stuffed with a stovetop spinach dip recipe and then wrapped with prosciutto and baked.
Alouette, Prosciutto, and Asparagus Roll-Ups– Wrap raw asparagus up with creamy herbed cheese and prosciutto for a quick and easy appetizer.
Cheesy Mushroom Spread– A warm cheesy dip with mushrooms and herbs. It is so good that it is addictive.
Caramelized Onion and Balsamic Vinegar Hummus – Because I think it is impossible to have a party without serving hummus.
Grilled Brie–Grilled brie topped with jam is always delicious.
Cranberry, Goat Cheese, and Sweet Potato Bites– Slices of cooked sweet potato topped with cranberry salsa and goat cheese.
Honey, Fig, and Brie Phyllo Cups– Store-bought phyllo cups are filled with fig jam and cubes of brie, and then baked until they are melty.
Pears Wrapped with Prosciutto and Blue Cheese–Slices of pear wrapped with blue cheese and prosciutto are so good. It’s the best no-bake snack.
Stuffed Mushrooms– You just need 3 ingredients and a few minutes of preparation time.
Figs with Blue Cheese and a Balsamic Reduction– Asimple three ingredient recipe that takes minutes to prepare.
Chorizo and Pimento Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers– An app so easy to prepare that anyone can make it.
Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Almonds–Fact: everyone loves this recipe.
Main Dish:
Honey Maple Turkey Breast–A turkey breast is much easier to prepare than a full turkey, and it serves 6-8 people.
Step by Step Instructions for Cooking a Thanksgiving Turkey– Here are detailed instructions for preparing at turkey.
Tea and Citrus Brined Turkey– And if you want to try brining, here is how.
Moroccan Spice Turkey with Gravy–Turkey with Moroccan spices gives the meal a modern twist.
Gravy– And of course you need gravy!
Side Dishes:
Blue Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin– The richest creamiest scalloped potato recipe.
Creamy Thanksgiving Corn– This is one of my most popular recipes. This corn is creamy with Southwestern flavors.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes–These fluffy and light sweet potatoes could even be topped with marshmallows if you like.
Caramelized Onion, Pear, and Blue Cheese Galette – This savory tart brings together a bold combination of classic fall flavors.
Dill Cottage Cheese Rolls– Add these delicious homemade rolls to your Thanksgiving menu, and then use them to make sandwiches with any leftover turkey.
Roasted Garlic, Parmesan, and Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes– The combination of browned butter and roasted garlic make these potatoes extra rich in flavor.
Caramelized Butternut Squash with Fried Sage– Super sweet roasted butternut squash topped with fried sage is a beautiful combination of fall flavors.
Cranberry Salsa– Serve this as an appetizer or side dish!
The Ultimate Mashed Potatoes– These potatoes have sour cream and cream cheese instead of cream, and trust me, they are the best ever.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad– My sister loves this healthy salad with apples and brussels sprouts in a tangy yogurt dressing.
Spicy Ginger Honey Carrots–Ginger and paprika make these carrots slightly spicy.
Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon)– These cheesy creamy mashed potatoes are topped with sautéed kale and onions.
Serbian Style Baked Beans–These beans are cooked low and slow until they are basically caramelized. They are so good that I can’t stop eating them.
Fig and Cranberry Chutney– A very easy recipe with bold flavors.
Comeback Sauce Corn–A stovetop recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes.
Chorizo Sage Stuffing– Chorizo and fried sage bring this stuffing to life!
Desserts:
Pecan Pie–A classic pecan pie with a no-roll shortbread pie crust.
Chocolate Walnut Pie– This is the easiest pie on this list. You just mix the ingredients, pour them into a store-bought pie crust, and bake!
Bourbon Butterscotch Pie– A pudding-like butterscotch pie with a touch of bourbon.
Mini Apple Pies – How cute are these mini apple pies?!
Chocolate Caramel Pie–Chocolate fudge filling with a layer of caramel in a pretzel pie crust.
French Style Apple Rhubarb Pie– The addition of rhubarb is a twist on classic apple pie, and the crumb topping is so good!
Molten Chocolate Brownie S’mores Pie– This pie is a chocolate lovers dream.
Marsala Wine Poached Pears– Pears poached in marsala wine are a nice alternativeto pie.
Indiana Sugar Cream Pie–An incredibly easy recipe for an irresistible pie.
Cocktails:
Lambrusco Sangria – Dry sparkling red wine is combined with brandy, cranberries, apple, tangerine, and orange for a delicious sangria that isn’t too sweet.
Bourbon Eggnog – If you have never tasted homemade eggnog you are missing out.
Tablescapes:
An Exotic Table Setting
White and Gold Thanksgiving Tablescape
Succulent and Air Plant Thanksgiving Tablescape
Easy and Elegant Thanksgiving Tablescape
