Here’s Every Single Thanksgiving Recipe You Could Ever Need — All in One Place
Depending on how you look at it, finding and pulling together all the recipes you need for Thanksgiving can either be exciting or the part you dread. But whether it’s totally fun or kind of overwhelming, we want to make this process as easy as can be this year.
So we’re putting all the best Thanksgiving recipes we have into one place for you. No more bookmarking a bunch of recipes or trying to remember where you saw that one for sweet potato soufflé. We have them all right here, including something for every eater at the table.
You’ll find recipes for turkey, of course, but also non-turkey mains. We’ve got classics like stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and apple pie, and twists like garlic confit mashed potatoes, hot honey Brussels sprouts, and no-bake pumpkin delight, so you can mix it up a little as well. Here are all our best Thanksgiving recipes to choose from, so you can cook your most delicious feast yet.
Turkey Basics
From brining to cooking a classic roast turkey to cooking a turkey that’s still frozen (yes, you can do it!), here are basics.
Roast Turkey Recipes
Ready to go beyond a basic roast turkey? Here are some of our absolute favorite to try.
Recipes That Don’t Require a Whole Turkey
When you’re having a smaller dinner and craving turkey, but don’t want the hassle of cooking a whole bird (or all the leftovers), stick one of these recipes that call for turkey breast or turkey thighs.
Other Thanksgiving Mains (Beyond Turkey)
Turkey isn’t the only option for Thanksgiving. Try one of these holiday-worthy mains.
Vegetarian Mains
These hearty and festive main dishes will impress your vegetarian guests.
Thanksgiving Appetizers
Get the party started with these tasty appetizers and nibbles.
The Gravy
It doesn’t matter whether you make it in advance, use the turkey drippings, or go for a vegan option, Thanksgiving dinner simply isn’t complete without the gravy.
Mashed Potatoes
Go for a classic creamy, buttery mash, or give this traditional side a flavorful twist with buttermilk, cream cheese, or a generous helping of garlic.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato casserole is a classic, but you also can’t go wrong with a creamy mash or even scalloped sweet potatoes.
Stuffing and Dressing
It’s impossible to think about Thanksgiving dinner without considering the stuffing (or dressing!). Take your pick between starting with sourdough, cornbread, or store-bought croutons.
Cranberry Sauce
Even better than serving cranberry sauce with dinner is spreading on your leftover turkey sandwich the next day.
Green Bean Sides
For a totally classic dinner you can’t go wring with green bean casserole or simple sautéed beans. Change things up with a squeeze of lemon and breadcrumbs or toss the beans with crispy bacon.
Brussels Sprouts
Roasting is just the beginning for these green globes.
Carrot Sides
When it doubt remember that you can never go wrong with glazed carrots or roasted with garlic butter.
Thanksgiving Casseroles and Gratins
A creamy, cheesy casserole is a welcome side any day of the year. It’s an especially good option if you need a dish that can be made in advance or that travels well.
Other Favorite Sides
It’s the middle of fall, which means winter squash, mushrooms, kale, and cauliflower all make great side dish options for your holiday table.
Thanksgiving Salads and Slaws
Amid a hearty dinner and sea of rich sides, a veggie salad or fresh and vibrant slaw is always a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving table.
Bread, Rolls, and Biscuits
No matter how many sides are on the table, a basket of warm rolls or bread is always a welcome addition.
Thanksgiving Desserts
No matter how full the dinner plate, there is always room for dessert, especially when it involves pies, cheesecakes, and bars.
Thanksgiving Drinks
Beer and wine is all well and good, but your holiday deserves a festive drink that feels extra-special.