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50 Essential Thanksgiving Recipes

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50 Essential Thanksgiving Recipes

50 Essential Thanksgiving Recipes – The 50 top recipes for the best Thanksgiving meal; from breakfast, to snacks, and the turkey, to side dishes and dessert!

I can hardly believe that it’s already that time of year but the holidays are upon us starting with Thanksgiving which is being celebrated next weekend here in Canada! Of course that means that it is time for a roundup of Thanksgiving recipe ideas! Thanksgiving is a busy cooking day starting in the morning with a hearty breakfast or brunch before moving on to snacks/appetizers in the afternoon and then finally the big meal which generally consists of a turkey or other roast, several sides and a dessert! What a tasty day indeed! My mouth is already watering just thinking about all of the good food! For me though the real fun starts the next day when it’s time to start coming up with tasty ways to use all of the leftovers!

The trick to a successful Thanksgiving is to have a day full of tasty food without being so swamped with cooking that you don’t get a chance to enjoy it and that means that you need to do a bit of planning. Many desserts can be made several days ahead so that is a good place to start followed by the cranberry sauce and casseroles which can often be assembled the day ahead and then just baked on the big day. In addition to having a closet sized kitchen, my oven is tiny and it can barely fit one large roasting pan so forget about cooking a casserole at the same time as the turkey. I usually try to limit my sides to one casserole that requires oven time and I get it in after the turkey has cooked, while it is resting and being carved. Up next is a simple stove top side but who wants to be standing over the stove in the kitchen when you have guests so pull out that slow cooker and make use of it! Many casseroles can be made in the slow cooker in addition to things like mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, etc.

What are your favourite time saving Thanksgiving tips?

Sides

Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Chestnut StuffingItalian Sausage, Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing
Green Bean CasseroleGreen Bean Casserole
Sweet Potato CasseroleSweet Potato Casserole
Pancetta and Porcini Potato GratinPancetta and Porcini Potato Gratin
Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Bacon in a Mustard Cream Topped with a Parmesan CrustBrussels Sprouts with Smoked Bacon in a Mustard Cream Topped with a Parmesan Crust
Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes topped with Caramelized Onions and MushroomsBlue Cheese Mashed Potatoes topped with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Mushroom RisottoMushroom Risotto
Cheesy Broccoli QuinoaCheesy Broccoli Quinoa
Twice Baked Sweet Potato Potato Skins with Pecan Streusel (aka Individual Sweet Potato Casserole)Twice Baked Sweet Potato Potato Skins with Pecan Streusel (aka Individual Sweet Potato Casserole)
Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar SoupRoasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup
Green Beans in a Creamy Mushroom SauceGreen Beans in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa Salad in Balsamic VinaigretteRoasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa Salad in Balsamic Vinaigrette
Garlic Mashed CauliflowerGarlic Mashed Cauliflower
Cranberry SauceCranberry Sauce
Tequila and Lime Jalapeno Cranberry SauceTequila and Lime Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce
Maple Dijon Roasted CarrotsMaple Dijon Roasted Carrots
Creamed Spinach and ArtichokesCreamed Spinach and Artichokes
Roasted Green Bean Red Pepper Quinoa SaladRoasted Green Bean Red Pepper Quinoa Salad
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon in a Mustard Cream SauceRoasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon in a Mustard Cream Sauce
Creamed Corn with Roasted Red Peppers and BaconCreamed Corn with Roasted Red Peppers and Bacon
Spinach and Feta Mashed CauliflowerSpinach and Feta Mashed Cauliflower
Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Double Smoked BaconParmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Double Smoked Bacon
Roasted Apple and Aged White Cheddar SoupRoasted Apple and Aged White Cheddar Soup

Mains

Herb Roasted Turkey BreastHerb Roasted Turkey Breast
Parmesan and Sage Roasted Turkey BreastParmesan and Sage Roasted Turkey Breast
Bourbon Gingersnap Crusted HamBourbon Gingersnap Crusted Ham
The Perfect Roast BeefThe Perfect Roast Beef
Roasted Lamb in Coffee SauceRoasted Lamb in Coffee Sauce
Greek Style Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon Roasted PotatoesGreek Style Roast Leg of Lamb with Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Desserts

Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap CrustPumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust
Apple Crisp Pizza with Caramel SauceApple Crisp Pizza with Caramel Sauce
Triple Chocolate Pumpkin PieTriple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
Vanilla Apple Crisp with Caramel SauceVanilla Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce
Pumpkin Pie CheesecakePumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Maple Pecan PieMaple Pecan Pie
Chestnut CheesecakeChestnut Cheesecake
Sweet Potato Pecan PieSweet Potato Pecan Pie

Breakfasts/Brunches

Poached Egg on Toast with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Bacon and AvocadoPoached Egg on Toast with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Bacon and Avocado
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut OatmealSlow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal
Mexican Baked EggsMexican Baked Eggs
Pumpkin Pie Pancakes (with Caramel Sauce)Pumpkin Pie Pancakes (with Caramel Sauce)
Pumpkin Pie French ToastPumpkin Pie French Toast
Brussels Sprout Hash with Sweet Potato and BaconBrussels Sprout Hash with Sweet Potato and Bacon
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Caramel Cream Cheese FrostingPumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Appetizers

Artichoke BreadArtichoke Bread
Pumpkin White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut CookiesPumpkin White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cookies
Cranberry Turtle BarsCranberry Turtle Bars
Caramel Apple Cheesecake BarsCaramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Hot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout DipHot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout Dip
Pumpkin HummusPumpkin Hummus

More Thanksgiving Recipes

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Thanksgiving Recipes Pinboard

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  1. Noel Lizotte says

    October 6, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    I'm marking this to come back and search for the best new recipe to share w/ my family at Thanksgiving!
    Granted, in the US we celebrate at the end of November, but I'm already lying in bed at night thinking about the big feats!

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  2. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    October 6, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Divine!! Everything is so mouthwatering 🙂

    Reply
  3. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    October 6, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    I love that you're planning for Thanksgiving already! I'm barely starting to make Halloween goodies!

    Reply
  4. Jessuh says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:55 am

    Thank you for making this post early 😀 Got plenty of time to plan now.. already excited for the leftover recipes!

    Reply
  5. Sandi says

    October 5, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    So many of these have no connection to Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  6. Itsmeee Vanilla says

    October 7, 2016 at 8:43 am

    They all are so delicious and good looking!

    Reply
  7. Anchal Anurag Jyoti says

    October 31, 2019 at 4:48 am

    I just tried a recipe of Pumpkin and milk and now I can say that this combination is so delicious. Happy Halloween!!

    Reply

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