Best Thanksgiving Recipes to Try This Year
Thanksgiving is one big beautiful excuse to gather around the table, pass warm dishes, and eat your weight in carbs without guilt. Whether you're team classic or team twist-it-up, this roundup of the best Thanksgiving recipes will make sure your feast feels just right. From juicy turkey to dessert you’ll dream about later, here’s your cozy kitchen game plan.
Ingredients
- Whole turkey
- Herb butter
- Dry white wine
- Apple cider
- Sausage stuffing ingredients onions, cranberries, bread
- Brussels sprouts and bacon
- Creamy corn skillet ingredients
- Apples kale, pecans
- Apple cider vinaigrette
- Cranberries orange zest
- Sage butter
- Pan drippings
- Dinner rolls cornbread, biscuits
- Brie apples, figs
- Cranberry juice bourbon, maple syrup
- Pumpkin cream cheese, graham crumbs
- Cinnamon rolls sweet potatoes, eggs
- Leftover turkey wild rice, puff pastry
Instructions
- Roast your turkey with herb butter and white wine for juicy, golden perfection. Or try an apple cider glaze for a sweet-savory twist. Don’t forget to dry-brine overnight for extra moisture.
- Whip up cozy sides like sausage stuffing, roasted Brussels with bacon, and brown butter mashed potatoes. For a fresh pop, go with a creamy corn skillet or Harvest Cranberry Deviled Eggs.
- Balance the richness with seasonal salads: kale and apple or shaved Brussels with pecans. Toss in apple cider vinaigrette for that bright finish.
- Top your plate with sauces like orange cranberry, sage brown butter, and pan gravy for next-level flavor. Don’t skip compound butter on warm bread!
- Set out a bread basket filled with rolls, cornbread, and biscuits. Or impress with Brie, Apple, and Fig Crostini.
- Cheers with cranberry margaritas, apple cider sangria, or bourbon maple smash. Dessert? Go for pumpkin cheesecake bars, chocolate pecan pie, or no-bake cheesecake balls.
- Start Thanksgiving morning with cinnamon roll casserole, muffins, or sweet potato hash with eggs. And for the grand finale, reinvent leftovers into grilled cheese, soups, or turkey apple chili.
Notes
Make sides and sauces a day ahead to keep things stress-free. Rest your turkey before carving to keep it juicy. Fresh herbs, thoughtful drinks, and leftovers turned genius—these are the secrets to a holiday win.