35+ Essential Thanksgiving Recipes to Try This YearRecipes
Not sure what to make this year? We've got you covered.

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for the Best Feast Ever

Every Thanksgiving Recipe You'll Ever NeedRecipes
From the essentials to the non-turkey mains, sides, pies, and even drinks to help plan a delicious holiday dinner.
Easy Turkey Recipes for Your Best Thanksgiving Ever
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Still figuring out your turkey plan? Try one of these easy turkey recipes.

15 Tasty Alternatives to Turkey for ThanksgivingRecipes
This is how to do Thanksgiving sans turkey.
21 Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Travel WellRecipes

From fresh slaws to pillowy dinner rolls, these are the sides we reach for when hitting the road for Thanksgiving.

This Is the Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You’ll Ever NeedRecipes
Did we mention the herb butter?

Turkey 101

How to Deep-Fry a TurkeyRecipes
Find *everything* you need to know to safely fry the crispiest, most delicious holiday turkey at home.
How To Brine a Turkey to Keep It Extra TenderRecipes
This is your ticket to a juicy, full-flavored turkey.
How To Cook a Frozen TurkeyRecipes
Against all odds, yes, it works.
How To Roast a Turkey in an Oven BagRecipes
Chances are high someone in your family swears by this method, Here's why.
How to Roast a Turkey Breast Recipes
There's no flipping, no basting, no fuss.
How to Properly Check Your Turkey's TemperatureSkills
Here's how to take the temperature of your turkey and make sure that it's arrived at the safe internal temperature for eating.
How To Safely Thaw a Frozen TurkeySkills
Good golly, is that turkey frozen *solid.* Here's how to make sure it's ready in time for your holiday meal.
How To Carve a Turkey: The Simplest, Easiest MethodSkills
All you need is a sharp knife and a steady workstation, and we'll show you the rest.
50+ Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side DishesRecipes
Get a head-start on your side dishes.

Sides That Demand Seconds

Perfect Mashed PotatoesRecipes
The richest, creamiest, most classic version.
Best Thanksgiving StuffingRecipes
Like the boxed stuff, but so much better. Here's a step-by-step recipe that shows how to get the taste you crave on Thanksgiving and beyond.
Homemade Mac and CheeseRecipes
Hint: Put down the extra-sharp cheddar.
Classic Green Bean CasseroleRecipes
All from scratch, except for those (already-perfect) store-bought fried onions.
Honey-Glazed CarrotsRecipes
They go with everything.
Easiest-Ever Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipes
It's somewhere between cornbread and corn pudding, and we're here for it.
Classic Creamed SpinachRecipes
The cream sauce is magical.
My Mother-in-Law’s Legendary StuffingRecipes
There's a secret pantry staple that makes it the best ever.

Mashed Potatoes Ideas & Tips

French Onion Dip Mashed PotatoesRecipes
As easy as it is delicious.
Garlic Confit Mashed PotatoesRecipes
Hint: It involves garlic.
Cheesy Baked Mashed PotatoesRecipes
These decadent potatoes boast a golden-brown crust and a rich, creamy, extra-cheesy center.
Instant Pot Mashed PotatoesRecipes
They come out perfectly creamy and flavorful every single time.
Slow Cooker Mashed PotatoesRecipes
Here's a step-by-step recipe for the best mashed potatoes, made from start to finish in the slow cooker.
5 Mashed Potato Mistakes to AvoidSkills

These are the common mistakes to avoid to ensure mashed potato success.

How To Boil PotatoesRecipes
Whether you're boiling your first potato tonight or wonder if you've been doing it right, this step-by-step guide will show you the way.
4 Ways to Keep Mashed Potatoes WarmRecipes
So you're making Thanksgiving dinner for 20 people and you're wondering whether you can make the mashed potatoes ahead of time and keep them warm. The answer is yes!

Super Stuffings

Easiest Thanksgiving Stuffing
30 Days of Broth
It might already be in your pantry.
My Mom's Potato StuffingRecipes
It’s truly perfect.
Stovetop Thanksgiving StuffingRecipes

This stuffing made with crusty, artisan bread and fresh herbs and vegetables is so, so good.

Our 16 Best Thanksgiving Stuffing RecipesRecipes
Because Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without it.

Great Green Beans

How To Cook Green BeansRecipes
For perfectly cooked green beans that are flavorful, crisp, and tender, you have to employ this quick two-step technique.
Bacon-Wrapped Green BeansRecipes
These little bundles couldn't be more fun and festive.
Green Bean SaladRecipes
A festive side dish for any occasion.
Roasted Green BeansRecipes
The charred bits are everything.
35 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers Even Better Than the TurkeyRecipes
It’s easy to get caught up in planning the big Thanksgiving dinner and your dessert spread, so here’s your friendly reminder to not forget the appetizers. Because a pre-dinner nibble or two of something tasty is always a good idea (especially when partnered with a Thanksgiving cocktail!). As for what to make, we’re firm believers that Thanksgiving appetizers should look and taste totally impressive, but be shockingly easy to pull off.

More Apps, Salads & Soups

"Thanksgiving Butter"Recipes
It's liquid gold, y'all.
Bacon-Wrapped DatesRecipes
One is never enough.
35+ Fresh & Vibrant Thanksgiving SaladsRecipes
It's worth making room.

Sweet Potato Recipes

Classic Thanksgiving Sweet PotatoesRecipes
Don't mess with a classic — unless you can improve it.
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Best Mashed Sweet PotatoesRecipes
A few small upgrades make all the difference.
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Roasted Sweet PotatoesRecipes
These are the roasted sweet potatoes you crave.
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55+ Swoon-Worthy Sweet Potato RecipesRecipes
Sweet potato bliss starts here.
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Breads & Rolls

Parker House RollsRecipes
These are beyond worth the effort.
Southern-Style Buttermilk BiscuitsRecipes
Every bit of tenderness I owe to the cooks who coached me in the storied art of Southern biscuit-making.
Copycat Cheddar Bay BiscuitsRecipes
Dare we say they're better than Red Lobster’s.
How To Reheat Dinner RollsSkills

Our favorite rule for reheating leftovers applies here (reheat the food in the way it was prepared), so into the oven your rolls should go for reheating.

Gravy Recipes

Quick Turkey GravyRecipes
Our tried-and-true method!
5 Ways to Upgrade a Jar of GravyRecipes

If you are reaching for a jar or carton of gravy at the store, here are five easy ways to give it a boost.

Classic White GravyRecipes
All you need is butter, flour, milk, salt, and pepper.
The Best (and Easiest) Way to Fix Lumpy GravySkills
Smooth gravy in 1 minute!

Cranberry Recipes

3-Ingredient Cranberry SauceRecipes
It does what the can can’t.
Cranberry Jalapeño DipRecipes
All you need is 10 minutes.
“Thanksgiving Dump Cake”Recipes
So much easier than apple pie.
40 Can't-Miss Cranberry Recipes to Make This SeasonRecipes
Cranberry sauce is just the beginning.
Over 50 of Our Best Thanksgiving Pie RecipesRecipes
Holiday dessert inspiration: straight ahead.

More Pie Tips & Ideas

Classic Pumpkin PieRecipes
This is the classic recipe, but with a few little tips for making it just a little better.
Chocolate Pecan PieRecipes
Don't wait until Thanksgiving to make it.
Classic Pecan PieRecipes
The only pecan pie recipe you'll ever need.
Nutella-Pumpkin Praline Swirl PieRecipes
For the pumpkin lovers & haters alike.
Sweet Potato PieRecipes
The sweeter, creamier pal to pumpkin pie.
Apple Crumble Pie Recipes
A thick layer of buttery, sweet crumbs crowns the top.
5 Sweet Potato Pie Mistakes to Avoid Skills
Sweet potato pie is the sweeter, creamier Southern cousin of pumpkin pie. And it’s the antidote for pumpkin spice haters. While sweet potato pie does require cooking a few sweet potatoes, it doesn’t require cooking the filling, and if you’ve got a tart pan you can skip blind baking the crust. While sweet potato pie is a near perfect replacement for pumpkin pie, there are still a few missteps you’ll want to avoid on your path to pie perfection.
How To Blind Bake a Pie CrustRecipes
Because you deserve pie perfection.
How to Crimp Pie Crust Like a ProSkills
The secret to picture-perfect pie crust is all about patience and a little bit of technique.
How To Freeze Pumpkin PieSkills
The secret for successful holiday baking? Always be prepared.
How to Store Pumpkin Pie So It LastsSkills
Whether you're making your pies ahead for Thanksgiving or you want to preserve the leftovers, we have answer for you.
Why You Should Cook Apples for Apple PieSkills
We’re in the midst of prime time for apple-pie baking. And with Thanksgiving on the horizon, there’s something important you should know about making this classic dessert: it’s about all making your apple pie filling. If you’ve been filling your apple pies with raw, thin slices of fruit, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Sautéeing the apples along with sugar and spices will add a deep, rich caramelized flavor to your pie.

Our Best Desserts

No-Bake "Pumpkin Delight"Recipes
Just look at these layers.
Sky-High Banana Pudding PieRecipes
Pumpkin pie who?!
Our 70 Best Thanksgiving Dessert RecipesRecipes
You're hardly limited to just pumpkin pie and pecan pie.
30+ of Our Absolute Favorite Pumpkin DessertsRecipes
Consider this your fall bucket list.

Festive Cocktails

Southern Thanksgiving PunchRecipes
It's the perfect boozy drink.
Apple MartiniRecipes
Pass on that neon green appletini at the bar.
“Autumn Sweater” CocktailRecipes
Yes, there's maple syrup.
Our 45 Best Cocktails for Your Thanksgiving Meal Recipes
Because a festive celebration deserves a festive drink.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving MenuRecipes
It involves a show-stopping main that's sure to make everyone cheer.

More Vegan & Vegetarian Thanksgiving Ideas

Vegan Pumpkin PieRecipes
This rich and creamy vegan pumpkin pie features an easy homemade coconut oil pie crust and silky-smooth vegan filling.
Vegan Mashed PotatoesRecipes
We tried every method out there to come up with the very best.
35 Essential Vegan Thanksgiving RecipesRecipes
Fall-forward, veg-heavy recipes that can sometimes even act as a main.
30 Essential Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side DishesRecipes
Stuffings, mashes, casseroles and more.

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Gluten-Free Pumpkin PieRecipes
It's everything you love about the classic, minus the gluten.
5 Gluten-Free Alternatives to StuffingRecipes

While you can definitely substitute gluten-free bread into your favorite stuffing recipe, consider a break from tradition and trying something new instead.

Gluten-Free StuffingRecipes

Here's how to make gluten-free stuffing for Thanksgiving.

Gluten-Free GravyRecipes

This gluten-free gravy has three major components: flour, fat, and stock.

Air Fryer, Slow Cooker & Instant Pot

25 Essential Air Fryer Thanksgiving RecipesRecipes
It's the answer to more oven space *and* it makes the crispiest Brussels sprouts.
Slow Cooker Turkey BreastRecipes
Slow cooker turkey for Thanksgiving or any other Thursday.
All the Thanksgiving Instant Pot Recipes You'll Ever NeedRecipes
These are the recipes and tips you need to know to get the most out of your Instant Pot this Thanksgiving.
28 Essentials Thanksgiving Slow Cooker RecipesRecipes
From the main course to dessert, let your slow cooker do the work this Thanksgiving.

More Small Thanksgiving Gathering Ideas

How to Make Thanksgiving Dinner on 2 Sheet PansRecipes

If you’re tasked with putting together a smaller Thanksgiving feast this year — like, say, for Friendsgiving — it’s totally possible to do it all on two sheet pans.

This Perfect Small Thanksgiving Dinner MenuRecipes
It's full of traditional flavor and serves two to four.
Bacon-Wrapped Air Fryer Cornish HensRecipes
You can fit two whole birds in your air fryer.
Mashed Potatoes for Just Two PeopleSkills
If you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner for just two, you can easily whip up mashed potatoes without making a Thanksgiving-sized pot-full.

Thanksgiving Equipment Essentials

The Best Meat Thermometers to Buy Right Now
Best List
Including a truly awesome, accurate pick for just $35.
The Best Pie Plates for Home Bakers
Shopping
Our favorite also happens to be gorgeous.
The Absolute Best Casserole Dishes for Thanksgiving
Shopping
Including a $20 pick!
Best Roasting Pans
Best List
Thanksgiving's coming up!

Thanksgiving Grocery Essentials

Best Store-Bought Frozen Dinner Rolls Groceries
Par-baked, almost-from-scratch, and gluten-free options!
Best Store-Bought Thanksgiving PiesGroceries
Because store-bought is fine!
Best Store-Bought Turkey GravyGroceries
It's OK to cut some corners.
Best Cornbread Mix
Taste Test
There was a good runner-up, too.

More Turkey Leftover Ideas

Leftover Turkey Noodle SoupRecipes
It takes only 20 minutes.
Turkey Pot PieRecipes
It might even be better than the Thanksgiving meal itself.
Turkey Noodle CasseroleRecipes
This is so much better than a turkey sandwich.
Turkey à la King Recipes
The perfect solution once you're tired of day-after sandwiches.

Freezing & Reheating Guides

The Best Way to Reheat Mashed PotatoesRecipes
Nobody wants to settle for dry or gluey mashed potatoes.
How to Reheat Mac and CheeseSkills
Freeze it now to enjoy later.
How to Reheat Leftover TurkeySkills
Learn the best way to reheat leftover turkey this weekend and a few tips for better microwaved leftovers.
How To Reheat GravyRecipes

Low and slow is the way to go when reheating gravy.

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How to Carve a Turkey Like a ProSkills
Don't be intimidated.
These Deviled Eggs Are the Perfect Thanksgiving AppetizerRecipes
If you struggle to get your guests out of the kitchen while you’re focusing on the roast turkey and Thanksgiving stuffing and are desperate for no distractions, I suggest you casually place a platter of these deviled eggs in the room you’d like your family and friends to gather in. I guarantee they’ll be like bees to honey, fleeing your workspace and helping you to not freak out in the eleventh hour.
40 Canadian Thanksgiving Recipes Recipes
Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving a full month-and-a-half or so before Americans. While it’s often not quite the affair that it is in the States, the food is generally the same. There’s always the classic roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy, and maybe there’s a little more maple mixed into desserts and special side dishes. Canadian Thanksgiving is this coming Monday, so we’ve gathered up a few of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes on the site to celebrate.
The Wrong Way to Thaw a Turkey Overnight (+ How to Do It Safely)Skills
You can do it safely, even when you're pressed for time.
The Mashed Potatoes I Make Every Year for ThanksgivingRecipes
Is there nothing more comforting and delicious than mashed potatoes? This warm, creamy, dairy-laden starch might be more of an indulgence than everyday fare these days, but even if you only have them once a year (Thanksgiving!), I say go all out and do it right. Read on for our method for classic mashed potatoes, with recommendations for potato type, dairy additions, and mashing methods. Potatoes: The best potatoes for mashed potatoes are Russets and Yukon Golds.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Is Like Two Desserts In OneRecipes
Pumpkin cheesecake has become a fall and winter dessert classic for good reason. The lively, familiar spices of classic pumpkin pie are balanced by the cool and creamy goodness of a New York-style cheesecake. The combination makes each bite memorably delicious and worthy of any celebration — especially Thanksgiving. Even if you have never made a cheesecake or pumpkin pie before, this is a dessert that is within your reach.
15 Leftover Ham Bone Recipes to Make After the HolidaysRecipes
If you’re buying a big bone-in ham for the holidays this year, consider this your friendly reminder that you’ll be left with a tasty ingredient after all the meat’s been picked off: The ham bone. So, whatever you do, don’t toss it in the compost bin or trash. Ham bones are packed with so much rich, smoky flavor. Don’t have time to put the ham bone to use right away? No problem, just freeze the bone, as you would any other meat bones and food scraps.
How Many Potatoes Are in a Pound?Skills
Size matters.
The Easiest Way Ever to Roast PumpkinRecipes
Do you have a soft spot in your heart for roasted winter squash, like butternut squash, kabocha, or acorn squash? If so, it’s high time to roast a pumpkin. If you’ve done this before then you know the results are nothing short of amazing. And spoiler alert: it’s not as tough or fussy as you might think. In fact, prepping a pumpkin is a lot easier than some other squash varieties (I’m looking at you, butternut squash).
My Make-Ahead Mac & Cheese Casserole Is Always the First to DisappearRecipes
A creamy, dreamy mac & cheese that you can prep days ahead of time and just pop in the oven.
Your Thanksgiving Table Doesn't Need Salad, It Needs This SlawRecipes
This easy vegan number won't wilt like more fragile salads.
If You’re Tired of Kale, It’s Time to Try Mustard GreensRecipes
Tender sautéed greens are an easy go-to vegetable side everyone should know how to make. They pair with everything from quick pastas to weeknight chicken dinners, and come together in minutes. While mustard greens might not be as trendy as kale or as omnipresent as spinach, they’re well worth getting to know. They’re the leafy green of the mustard plant and are related to collards, cabbage, and, in fact, kale, and are common in Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African, and Southern U.
30 Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Recipes to Make Your Holiday EasierRecipes
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is no small feat. There is a way to make it easier, though, and it comes in the form of your slow cooker. When you’re vying for precious space in the oven, wishing you had another burner on the stovetop (or another pair of hands), or you just want to keep food warm, this trusty appliance is your best bet.
Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Rich & Creamy)Recipes
You don't even have to boil water.
What to Do Now If Your Turkey's Still Frozen on ThanksgivingSkills
Don't panic, you have options.
30 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can Make Ahead of TimeRecipes
Despite your most careful planning (did you make a detailed timeline?), cooking Thanksgiving dinner can still feel a little stressful once the big day rolls around. It holds true whether you’re having a small Thanksgiving dinner or hosting the whole extended family. That’s why we love getting a jump-start with one or several make ahead Thanksgiving sides.