Host the most epic holiday feast with these Thanksgiving recipes complete with turkey, cranberry sauce, and green bean recipes. Plus, a roundup of our best Thanksgiving appetizers, soups, salads, sides, co*cktail recipes and who can forget pie?
Thanksgiving will next be celebrated on Thursday, November 27, 2024.
The Main Event
We’ll cut to the chase and start with the turkey and trimmings because we all knowThanksgiving turkeyis the star of that third Thursday in November.
Star of the Table
This juicy turkey recipewith crispy skin is easy! The secret is to start out low-and-slow then crank up the heat to crisp up the skin for the finish.
Homemade Turkey Gravy
No turkey is complete without a side of homemade gravy. Thankfully, making gravy from the pan drippings is super easy.
Wild Mushroom Stuffing
A fantastic stuffing recipe using three types of mushrooms and plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano for a delicious fall or holiday side dish.
Cranberry Sauce
This easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe has just 3 ingredients – perfect for your holiday table!
Main Course Alternatives & Additions
We’ve rounded up plenty of alternative Thanksgiving dinner ideas that can take center stage (or share) at your dinner table, including Spiral Ham, Tilapia, and Boneless Prime Rib.
Spatchco*ck Turkey
Smoked Turkey Breast
Spiral Ham
Boneless Prime Rib
Tomahawk Steak
Filet Mignon
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Wellington
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Honey Baked Ham
Roasted Whole Lamb
Smoked Brisket
Turkey Tetrazzini
Baked Tilapia
Coq au Vin
Rack Of Lamb
Thanksgiving Appetizer & Snack Recipes
It’s easy to forget about the pre-dinner, that’s why we’ve rounded up our best recipes — from dips and Oysters Rockefeller to cheese logs and sugared cranberries.
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls
Swedish Meatballs
Sugared Cranberries
Ranch Oyster Crackers
Oysters Rockefeller
Rumaki Bacon Water Chestnuts
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
26 Crescent Roll Appetizers
Baked Camembert with Cranberry
Baked Brie with Balsamic Cranberries
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Hot Crab Artichoke Dip
Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip
Salami and Cheese Puff Pastry
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls
26 Crescent Roll Ring Recipes
Thanksgiving Soup & Salad Recipes
Though not as flashy as theturkey, or as beloved asmashed potatoes,these soups and salads are seasonal, satisfying and perfect to round out your meal.
Roasted Carrot Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Pumpkin Soup
Seafood Chowder
Chopped Veggie Salad
Tomato Burrata Salad
Caprese Salad
Wedge Salad
Portillo Chopped Salad
Pea Salad
Fall Fruit Salad
Caprese Salad with Burrata Cheese
Thanksgiving Side Recipes
Sides at Thanksgiving means potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes. Or try other festive sides to grace the holiday table. Think mac & cheese, creamed onions, and cornbread!
Creamed Onions
Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Candied Yams With Marshmallows
Sweet Potato Casserole
Giblet Gravy
Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Purple Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Asparagus
Oven Roasted Asparagus
Baked Mashed Cauliflower
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Corn Recipes
Roasted Carrot Souffle
Vegetable Tian
Garlic Portobello Mushrooms
Green Beans Almondine
Carrot Souffle
Biscuits
46 Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Stuffing “Dressing”
Wild Mushroom Stuffing
Homemade Turkey Gravy
Scalloped Potatoes With Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato with Marshmallow Pecan
Green Bean Casserole with Blue Cheese
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
Hasselback Baked Potatoes
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Mushroom Risotto with Gorgonzola
Sweet Corn Cake
Buttermilk Cornbread
Almond Flour Biscuits
Duck Fat Fries
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
From classic pies, to cakes, to cookies and more, we have got you covered.
40 Thanksgiving Pies
Carrot Cake
Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Lemon Short Bread Cookies
26 Crescent Roll Dessert Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Cake
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Bread
Cheesecake Brownies
35 Easy Air Fryer Desserts
Thanksgiving Drinks
Special occasions call for specialty drinks so here are our best Thanksgiving co*cktails and drinks.
31 Festive Holiday co*cktails
Pomegranate Mojito
Pomegranate Margaritas
Poinsettia Drink
Dirty Shirley
Candied Jalapeno co*cktails
30 Champagne co*cktails
20 Moscow Mule Variations
Cucumber Margarita
Nutella Hot Chocolate
Olive Oil Coffee
Turkey Day 101
Here are a few tips and hacks for navigating turkey day and the days to follow.
How to Reheat Gravy
How To Reheat Ham
How to Cook Ribs in the Oven
How to Reheat Mashed Potatoes
What to do with Turkey Giblets
Talk Turkey? Did you know Butterball offers a Turkey Talk Line where live turkey experts will answer your turkey questions. Call1-800-BUTTERBALLor text844-877-3456to chat.
Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas
Thanksgiving is time to be thankful and that includes being thankful for leftovers. Here are some creative ways to transform Thanksgiving leftovers into delicious soups, casseroles, and more.
Creative Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Leftover Turkey Recipes
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Old Fashioned Turkey And Noodles
Turkey Pot Pie
Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders
Leftover Ham Recipes
Leftover Steak Recipes
Thanksgiving Food Trends
A centerpiece turkey, sides of mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and stuffing and pie for dessert, are all traditional Thanksgiving foods. But what’s new this year? We’ve done the research and here’s what’s trending this Thanksgiving:
- Pumpkin pie alternatives – Pumpkin pie has been on the table since the turn of the 18th century but now Americans are looking for creative twists on this classic dessert.
- Turkey board – The charcuterie board trend meets Thanksgiving this year with a variety foods served on a board and shaped like a turkey.
- Thanksgiving sushi – A trend is growing for alternative Thanksgiving food ideas and sushi is one them. This trend not only showcases popular sushi rolls but also creative inspirations featuring traditional Thanksgiving foods like turkey cranberry in sushi rolls.
- Deviled eggs – Deviled eggs are having a moment even though they have been around for a while. From caviar-topped deviled eggs to curry deviled eggs, this is the year of fancy deviled eggs.
- Alternative Thanksgiving meals – Recognizing that not everyone may love turkey and with the increasing prevalence of alternative diets, home chefs are now looking to create all-inclusive meals that cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary preferences among their guests.
- Locally sourced food – Greater interest in fresh, local and organic foods continues to grow and now Americans are bringing this interest to the Thanksgiving table.
- Catering – In an era marked by busy schedules, travel, and many commitments, an increasing number of Americans are opting for catering, whether for the entire Thanksgiving meal or specific components of it.
- Discounts – The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates that Thanksgiving dinner costs are 25% higher than it was in 2019. Americans are feeling the pinch and will be on the lookout for deals and savings on their turkey dinner this year.
Things to Do on Thanksgiving (Besides Eat!)
Thanksgiving is centered around food, family, friends, and being thankful but there many things to in between the big feast. Here are a few ideas:
- Participate in a turkey trot
- Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Play a game of touch football
- Watch a holiday movie
- Put a puzzle together
- Volunteer at a food kitchen
- Decorate for the holidays
- Break the wishbone for good luck
- Take a nap
- Whip out the games
- Do a random act of kindness
- Check in on friends and family
- Go to the movies
- Set up a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt
- Share what you’re most thankful for
- Watch an NFL football game
- Serve co*cktails
- Eat out for Thanksgiving
- Take a post-feast hike, walk or bike ride
- Start Black Friday shopping early
- Start a debate on whether mac and cheese is a traditional Thanksgiving food. Hint: It definitely is in the South but perhaps not other areas of the country.