Thanksgiving day recipes to create a Thanksgiving dinner menu for your family gathering. Celebrate the holiday with a flavorful fall feast!
What to Make for Thanksgiving Day
Wondering what to make for Thanksgiving Day? To make planning easier and to help you create the perfect Thanksgiving menu for your family and friends, I have put together some recipe ideas for the main course, appetizers, side dishes, desserts, drinks, and even some Thanksgiving day breakfast ideas! There are traditional Thanksgiving day recipes as well as a few unique ideas, including some vegetarian main course options, since not everyone eats turkey. The list also includes lots of fall harvest flavors like pumpkin, squash, apples, cranberries, and lots of yummy vegetables.
On a personal note, I just want to say that I am truly thankful to all of you for supporting my cooking endeavors. I am so grateful for all of the compliments and kind words that I have received. They have brightened my days, made me smile, laugh out loud at times, and encouraged me to keep going.
Thank you! I hope that everyone has a beautiful holiday filled with love, joy, and lots of yummy food! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Day Recipe List
Below is the list of Thanksgiving Day recipes, all in one place, so you don’t have to search. The list is sorted by course without pictures so that you can quickly scroll through it. I hope that you enjoy your Thanksgiving feast!
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Thanksgiving side dishes are my favorite, so that is where I shall begin, since I really just want a big plate with all the sides I can fit!
Acorn Squash with Cinnamon Butter
Asparagus with Goat Cheese Sauce
Thanksgiving Appetizers
Thanksgiving appetizers, starters, and snacks to tide everyone over until the big feast!
Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
Pear Salad with Honey Balsamic
Thanksgiving Day Main Courses
Thanksgiving Day Main Course recipes, including turkey recipes for small gatherings and alternative main courses in case you forgot to thaw your turkey! I have included some delicious vegetarian options as well.
Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing
Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti Squash
Thanksgiving Desserts
Here are some Thanksgiving dessert ideas other than pumpkin pie!
Baked Pears with Honey Walnut Goat Cheese
Brownies with Butterscotch Ganache
Thanksgiving Drinks
Festive Thanksgiving drinks and cocktails to serve before, after, or during the feast!
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Recipes
A healthy Thanksgiving breakfast is a great way to start the day, so you have energy for all the cooking and festivities!
Biscuits and Turkey Sausage Gravy
Turkey Sausage and Spinach Crustless Quiche
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