50+ Ultimate Thanksgiving Day Recipes
50+ Ultimate Thanksgiving Day Recipes is a round-up of some of the best Thanksgiving recipes including appetizers, turkey, side dishes, desserts and vegetarian options!
I know I don’t normally post on Sundays, but it was very important that I get this 50+ Ultimate Thanksgiving Day Recipes round-up to you ASAP. There are so many options to tempt you and quite possibly disrupt what plans you’ve already made for the big day!
Before I get started, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve decided to stop posting weekly meal plans. I know many of you find them very useful, but I’ve been posting them for a couple of years now and I’d like to focus my efforts in another direction.
You can certainly scour through the meal plan archives and find ones that are new to you or re-use older ones for inspiration. If there is anything you’d love to see here in 2018 I’m completely open to suggestions too. I’d love to hear from you!
Now onto this round-up.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, which I’ve told you a time or ten. 🙂 It’s extra special to me because it’s simply about remembering what we’re thankful for, as well as enjoying a fabulous, gluttonous meal with the ones we love.
Normally I host Thanksgiving and it’s a lot of work, but nothing gives me more joy than to sit down at the table and see everyone enjoying the food I’ve prepared. The dishes that I and other family members make year after year are tradition, and that’s what creates memories that will last a lifetime.
I’ve learned how to make my life easier by prepping as much as possible in advance to keep myself from being in a frenzy on Thanksgiving Day. I don’t do everything myself either — I always receive contributions to the meal like side dishes, appetizers, drinks and desserts.
Whether you’re hosting dinner yourself or bringing a dish or few to your gathering, this round-up of 50+ Ultimate Thanksgiving Day Recipes has got you covered!
This round-up includes appetizers, turkey, gravy, side dishes, cranberry sauce, breads and roll, desserts and a multitude of vegetarian options for my vegetarian friends.
I hope this round-up contains dishes that will inspire you to create them and that they’re delicious enough to be a part of your Thanksgiving tradition for years to come. 🙂
Appetizers
Apple Crostini by Simply Fresh Dinners
Butternut Squash Hummus with Spiced Pepitas
Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Brie by Kitchen Confidante
Easy Cheeseball by My Kitchen Craze
Endive Bites with Pears, Blue Cheese and Pecans
Honey Thyme Whipped Goat Cheese & Fig Bites
Roasted Cauliflower Dip (Vegan) by Cookin’ Canuck
Rosemary Gruyere Crisps by Cook Nourish Bliss
Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts
Turkey
Cranberry Orange Turkey Breast by Sweet and Savory Meals
Dry Brined Orange Rosemary Roasted Turkey
Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Turkey by Life Made Sweeter
Lemon Rosemary Brined Turkey Recipe by Bake. Eat. Repeat
Simple Herb & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
Ultimate Smoked Turkey Recipe by Call Me PMC
5-Minute Maple Bourbon Gravy by The Suburban Soapbox
Roasted Garlic Gravy by Nomageddon
Side Dishes
Butternut Squash Casserole with Oat Pecan Streusel
Butternut Squash Wild Rice Salad by Cooking on the Front Burners
Candied Sweet Potato Stacks by Cooking with Curls
Cheesy Rosemary Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes
Cornbread Stuffing with Apples and Pecans {GF option} by Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes by The Lemon Bowl
Everything Thanksgiving Stuffing by Delightful E Made
Healthy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole by Kristine’s Kitchen
Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots
Maple Walnut Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes by Savory Nothings
Paleo Cranberry Sauce by Bakerita
Roasted Parmesan Herb Sweet Potatoes by Pumpkin ‘n Spice
Slow Cooker Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Cornbread Stuffing by Life Made Sweeter
Slow Cooker Homemade Cranberry Sauce by Life Made Sweeter
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Streusel by Celebrating Sweets
Wild Rice Stuffing with Butternut Squash, Pears and Pecans by The Roasted Root
Salads, Soups and Veggies
Apple Cider Green Beans by Joy Food Sunshine
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup by Floating Kitchen
Butternut Squash Pomegranate Salad by Kristine’s Kitchen
Cranberry Pear Salad with Fresh Pear Vinaigrette
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower by Cook Nourish Bliss
Green Bean Bundles by Dinner at the Zoo
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta by Peas and Crayons
Honey Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds by Vintage Mixer
Maple Pear and Goat Cheese Salad by Cookin’ Canuck
Maple Thyme Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Carrots and Parsnips
Roasted Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
Roasted Sweet Potato, Beet and Apple Salad by Spoonful of Flavor
Breads and Rolls
Butternut Squash Cornbread Muffins
Cranberry Caramelized Onion Herb Focaccia by Floating Kitchen
Fresh Herb Dinner Rolls by Cook Nourish Bliss
Parker House Dinner Rolls by Completely Delicious
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Maple Cornbread by Life Made Sweeter
Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls by Bunny’s Warm Oven
Vegan Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins by Making Thyme For Health
Hearty Vegetarian Options
One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chickpea Rice Casserole
Pumpkin Sage Penne by Simply Fresh Dinners
Roasted Delicata Squash, Fig and Persimmon Wild Rice Salad
Roasted Sweet Potato, Kale and Farro Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing by Making Thyme For Health
Sweet Potato Kale Brown Rice Casserole by Cook Nourish Bliss
Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes by Floating Kitchen
Vegan Shepherd Pie by Letty’s Kitchen
Vegetarian Rye Bread Onion and Apple Stuffing by Savory Nothings
Desserts
Apple Crumble Pie by Bakerita (GF, Paleo, Vegan)
Classic Pecan Pie by Completely Delicious
Mini Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust
Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars with Oat Crust
Mini Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecakes
No Bake Healthy Chocolate Silk Pie (Vegan) by Joy Food Sunshine
Pumpkin Layer Cake by Swanky Recipes
Pumpkin Pie by Live Well Bake Often
Rustic Apple Galette with Caramel Sauce by Blahnik Baker
Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze by A Latte Food
Swirled Chocolate Pumpkin Pie by Kristine’s Kitchen
Vegan Pumpkin Gingerbread Pie by Making Thyme For Health
Thank you for all these ideas… I’m going to cook for Thanksgiving for the first time… All the inspiration is well appreciated :)f
You’re so welcome Amy and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is my favorite, too! I’ve never hosted myself before, but I always contribute with a side dish or dessert. This roundup looks wonderful, Marcie! I’m getting hungry scrolling through all of these delicious recipes. Thanks so much for including my sweet potatoes!
Thanks so much Gayle and your potatoes look delicious!
Wow, Marcie, such a delicious collection of holiday dishes! Thanks so much for including my recipes. You know, many of us in Canada also have turkey for Christmas so I’m glad I have this inspiration.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving, friend 🙂 Sharing!
Thanks Robyn — your crostini is so beautiful and I know it’s got to be equally delicious. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
What an inspiring roundup! Thank you Marcie for including my Shepherd’s Pie in the vegan options for Thanksgiving! <3
Thanks Letty and that shepherd’s pie is the perfect vegan dish for Thanksgiving!
So much deliciousness in one post! I’m going to be out of town for Thanksgiving, but I’m bookmarking this post to refer to for some Christmastime recipe ideas.
I’m sure that planning ahead when you’re hosting makes the holiday a lot less stressful. Growing up my grandma always hosted all of the major holidays, and she would start prepping like WEEKS ahead of time. It was hilarious because we all would sneak into her garage freezers/fridges to sneak tastes of desserts and dishes before the holiday hit… so then by Thanksgiving her pies would be 1/2 eaten! I hope that you enjoy your favorite holiday this year! 🙂
Yes to prepping weeks ahead but I would die if people got into my prepped dishes early! haha Thanks so much Nicole!
What a glorious collection of thanksgiving recipes. I was looking to pin a bunch and here it is.
Great one Marcie.
xx
Thank you so much Ash!