Essential Thanksgiving Recipes for an Unforgettable Meal
I’ve pulled together my go-to Thanksgiving recipes for the holiday, so you can build a menu that feels cozy, intentional, and full of flavor. From juicy turkey and the stuffing I make every single year to the sides that always disappear first like homestyle green bean casserole (it’s better homemade!) and a can’t-skip sausage stuffing with kale and fennel, these dishes are meant to be shared and savored. Whether you’re looking for a turkey recipe for an intimate dinner like this apple cider brined turkey breast for 2 or an “easy to handle” turkey like this garlic butter spatchcock turkey, I’ve got you covered!
I hope these recipes help make your holiday just a little easier, a little more delicious, and full of the people you love around the table.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
MY THANKSGIVING
MENU + SHOPPING LIST
My Thanksgiving menu with recipes, plus a checklist to make sure you get everything done in time and a grocery list!
potato
mashed + smashed
potato
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AmericanGarlic Mashed Potatoes
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AmericanSmoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
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get
fall salads
greens
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30-Minute MealsKale Harvest Grain Bowl
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veggie
squash goals
sides
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AmericanRoasted Acorn Squash with Sage
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HOLIDAY TIPS
THANKSGIVING
HOSTING TIPS
My goal is to make the holidays as stress free as possible. A few tips to maximize your time can go a long way for successful Thanksgiving hosting.
Thankful
simply stuffing
For
time
CARB LOAD
to
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
MAINS THAT
AREN’T TURKEY
I’m sharing 12 ideas for a star Thanksgiving centerpiece if making a Turkey just isn’t your thing (including a vegan option!).
meatless
VEGETARIAN MAINS
ideas
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Healthy-ishRed Lentil Dal (Masoor Dal)
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ItalianButternut Squash Lasagna
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AmericanStuffed Acorn Squash
just
rolls
with it
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AmericanButtermilk Biscuits
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AmericanCheddar Bay Biscuits
just
apple
desserts
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AmericanEasy Apple Crisp
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AmericanBaked Apple Cider Donuts
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AmericanGerman Almond-Apple Butter Cake
NO WASTE
WHAT TO DO
WITH LEFTOVERS
I have come up with some pretty creative ways to use up extra turkey, mashed potatoes (and more) so that they are reinvented in new ways for you.
My favorite
leftovers
no waste!
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AmericanThanksgiving Leftover Shepherd’s Pie


























