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Thanksgiving Recipes

November 27, 2023

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I’ve gathered all the recipes you need to create the best Thanksgiving dinner for your family, from the turkey to the green bean casserole.

Are you working on putting together your menu for Thanksgiving (or really, any holiday meal)? No need to get overwhelmed, I’ve gathered some of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving for you. Find your main course, pick a few side dish recipes, and let’s get cooking.

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  1. Thanksgiving Main Course
  2. Gravy Recipes
  3. Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes
  4. Cranberry Sauce Or Relish?
  5. More Thanksgiving Recipes
  6. More Holiday Dinners

Thanksgiving Main Course

A whole turkey beautifully roasted in the oven is always a show-stopper, but you could make a different protein if you prefer.

A turkey roasted until skin is crisp, with nicely browned skin, on a large platter surrounded by fresh sage leaves.
How to Roast Turkey Perfectly
Roasted turkey pieces on a white platter with greens and grapes.
Roast Turkey in Pieces
Whole bone-in ham with glaze on platter.
Glazed Baked Ham
Raw seasoned pork roast in baking dish.
Perfect Roasted Pork

Gravy Recipes

I’m sharing my most popular, best ever gravy recipe here but depending what you chose as your protein you may want one of my other gravy recipes.

Gravy boat with homemade gravy.
Best Gravy Recipe

Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes

They may be side dishes, but for some people, it’s the best part of Thanksgiving.

Two balls of stuffing on a plate
Best Stuffing Recipe
Green bean casserole with fresh green beans and panko topping.
Green Bean Casserole
White casserole dish with butternut squash in cream sauce with breadcrumb topping.
Butternut Squash Casserole
White plate with sweet potato casserole topped with pecan and marshmallow, casserole dish in background.
Sweet Potato Casserole
White platter of crispy roasted potatoes.
Perfect Roasted Potatoes
Corn casserole in a white baking dish with blue rim.
Cheesy Corn Casserole

Cranberry Sauce Or Relish?

If you love that tart cranberry taste, I have two great options for you.

Cranberry Sauce in a glass dish with spoon.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
White bowl of fresh cranberry relish.
Easy Cranberry Relish

More Thanksgiving Recipes

Head to TheCookful for a Pumpkin Pie recipe or browse my full collection of Thanksgiving recipes for more delicious options.

Pumpkin pie bars with oat topping.
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Bars

More Holiday Dinners

If you enjoy all my tasty Thanksgiving dishes, you may enjoy these other categories as well. Browse to find your new favorite!

A perfectly cooked roast beef that's nice and brown on the outside and pink in the inside, on a cutting board with 3 slices cut from it.
Christmas Recipes
Glazed baked ham on a platter.
Easter Recipes
How to Roast Chicken Perfectly
Roast Dinners
Pork crown roast on wooden platter.
Pork Roasts
Thanksgiving Recipes

About Christine

Hi! I’m a passionate home cook and recipe developer with over 25 years of experience in the food industry. My mission is to help you make delicious food for your family while making cooking easy and fun. My recipes have been featured in a lot of major publications and over 2 million monthly readers trust me for tasty recipes that work. Sign up for my free mini-cooking-courses, or follow along with me on Instagram, or by listening to my daily recipe podcast. I can’t wait to connect with you and hear what you’re cooking!

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