Thanksgiving Recipes You’ll Want to Gobble (2024)

Happy November!

I’m celebrating November’s arrival with a little giveaway in anticipation of Thanksgiving.

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And sharing a round-up of recipes for your Thanksgiving feast tohelp you Keep Calm and Gobble On!

Click on the links for the complete recipes for your Thanksgivingfeast!

Nutter Butter TurkeyCupcakes!

These little gobblers are fun to make with Nutter Butter cookies, licorice wattles and candy corn fantails!

Roasted Harvest Vegetable Salad with Apple CiderVinaigrette

A make-ahead healthy and colorful addition to your Thanksgiving feast!

Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Piewith Pecan Piecrust

A delicious spin on the classic pumpkin pie with a pecan-studded crust!

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Cornucopia Popcorn Snack Mix

Asweet and salty treat, great for snacking and sure to satisfy hungry pilgrims,

football fans, or tree-trimmers over Thanksgiving weekend!

Pecan Pie Muffins

The flavor of pecan pie in an easy and delicious muffin. You’ll want to double the recipe!

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Quick and easy mini pumpkin pies with a package of refrigerated pie crusts, a muffin tin and cookie cutters!

Pumpkin Pie SpiceNuts

A flavorful, sweet treat for your Thanksgiving table andan easy and delicious hostess gift!

Roasted Butternut-Apple and Pumpkin Soup Shooters

A teaser appetizer to serve your guestsandwhet their appetite for the Thanksgiving feast!

Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin BreadPudding

The Caramel-Pecan Sauce guarantees it will be gobbled up! Make this bread pudding in individual ramekins or bake in a 9 x 13 pan and dish it up when ready to serve.

Cranberry-Apple-Pumpkin BundtCake

The flavors of fall in a cake with aMaple Glaze and Sugared Pecans and Pepitas

Pumpkin Granola

Make-ahead, flavorful andideal for Thanksgivingweekend with family in town

Overnight Pumpkin French Toast with Streusel Topping

A make-ahead baked French toast casserole. The streusel topping adds a sweet layer of flavor and crunch that makes itcompany-worthyfor weekend brunch or Thanksgiving weekend!

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Pumpkin Loaf with Cream CheeseSwirl

Treat your taste buds any time you slice it! A moist, spiced pumpkin cake with a tangy cream cheese layer, perfect for a fall morning, Thanksgiving weekend, or as afternoon treat with a cuppa!

Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust

A gratin that marries Yukon Gold andsweet potatoes in aside for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Served in a double crust that’s layered with rosemary and Gruyère cheese!

Cranberry-Pecan Pie CrustLeaves

Dress up your left over Thanksgiving turkey with Cranberry-Pecan Crusts for pot pie, piecrust leaf “sandwiches” of pecans and cranberries!

Pumpkin-Chocolate Harvest Bundt Cake with Bourbon-Pecan Glaze! A cake lover’s alternative to pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving with the added bonus of chocolate! Link includes Nutter Butter and Hersey Kisses Acorns to wreath the cake.

Cinnamon-Sugar Puff Pastry Turkeys!

Classic palmier cookies easy to gobble, with light, buttery, flaky layers of pastry and an irresistibly sweet cinnamon-sugar crunch!

Pomegranate and Pear Sangria

As easy to mix as is to drink and perfect beverage to serve for a crowd for Thanksgiving!

Turkey Snack Board for Thanksgiving

Create a snack board for easy entertaining for Thanksgiving that your family and friends will want to gobble!

Get Your Pie On: Cheesy ThanksgivingAppetizer

Your family and friends will enjoy this fun little appetizer for Thanksgiving that’s easy as pie.

Instead of having a complete set of dinnerware for Thanksgiving, I like to mix and match, so I’m always on the look out to add a new “Tom” to add to my collection and join the others at the table for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Table with Assorted Tom Turkeys and Fantail Napkin Fold

Easy 5 Minute Centerpiece for your Thanksgiving Table

Use assorted turkey plates and create a quick, no-stress natural centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table

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In anticipation of Thanksgiving, I’m sharing some dish love and giving away a Royal Wessex by Churchill Turkey Dinner Plate to 4 readers, to start or add to your turkey plate collection!

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I loved the farm scene with barn, windmill and sheaves of wheat on the Royal Wessex by Churchill Turkey plate, with a wheat and floral border.

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FAQs

What is the most wanted alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving? ›

Cornish game hen, goose, duck, ham, beef, salmon, and mushroom recipes make worthy centerpieces for holiday meals.

What are the top 10 Thanksgiving foods? ›

Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes
  1. Turkey.
  2. Stuffing/Dressing.
  3. Pumpkin Pie.
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole.
  5. Mashed Potatoes.
  6. Ham.
  7. Green Bean Casserole.
  8. Cranberry Jelly.
Nov 22, 2023

What are the top 5 Thanksgiving side dishes? ›

Top 10 Must-Have Thanksgiving Side Dishes
  1. Holiday Stuffing. This easy recipe for Holiday Stuffing is our number one must-have Thanksgiving side dish!
  2. Best Mashed Potatoes Ever. ...
  3. New Green Bean Casserole. ...
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  5. Baked Cranberry Sauce. ...
  6. Cauliflower Blossom. ...
  7. Butternut Squash Mash. ...
  8. Creamy Corn for a Crowd. ...

What are 4 commonly consumed foods at Thanksgiving other than turkey? ›

The typical white American family eats white bread rolls with butter, mashed potatoes, roast beef or baked chicken, and peas for dinner, with milk on the side.

What is America's favorite Thanksgiving side dish? ›

What is America's favorite Thanksgiving side? Mashed potatoes took home the top spot for this year's favorite side. The top five most popular holiday side dishes include: Mashed potatoes.

What is the most unpopular Thanksgiving food? ›

Jones shared the following on the most disliked traditional Thanksgiving foods ranked by percentage of how many participants didn't like them:
  • Coleslaw — 25.57%
  • Pumpkin pie — 24.28%
  • Mashed potatoes — 18.66%
  • Macaroni and cheese — 17.47%
  • Carrots — 16.98%
  • Apple pie — 16.29%
  • Corn — 15.50%
  • None of these, I like them all.
Nov 13, 2023

What is the least popular Thanksgiving food? ›

The Least Popular Thanksgiving Foods, Ranked
  • Sweet Potatoes or Yams — 25.12%
  • Stuffing/Dressing. — 22.33%
  • Pumpkin Pie. — 21.44%
  • Carrots. — 16.95%
  • Mashed Potatoes. — 15.45%
  • Corn. — 14.36%
  • Macaroni and Cheese. — 14.36%
  • Apple Pie. — 12.86%

What are the 12 most popular Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Scroll through to take a look at our most popular Thanksgiving recipes.
  • 01 of 24. Perfect Turkey. ...
  • 02 of 24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • 03 of 24. Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • 04 of 24. Homemade Mac and Cheese. ...
  • 05 of 24. Sweet Potato Pie. ...
  • 06 of 24. Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll. ...
  • 07 of 24. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. ...
  • 08 of 24. Cream Corn Like No Other.
Oct 26, 2023

What is an ideal Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing (or “dressing”), and some kind of pie for dessert, typically pumpkin, apple, or pecan. Common sides are green bean casserole, scalloped corn, and roasted sweet potatoes.

How many sides should a Thanksgiving dinner have? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

What every Thanksgiving dinner should have? ›

But a few things are guaranteed, no matter where I am or who I'm with: There will be turkey; there will be stuffing; there will be cranberry sauce, gravy, potatoes, and pie.

What is the most traditional Thanksgiving menu? ›

The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie. But the way these dishes are made or added to is everchanging because of food trends and different dietary requirements.

What is the healthiest meat for Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey is a lean protein and the calories won't get out of hand if you choose a flavorful baked recipe, like Ina's classic herb-roasted bird.

What food was present at the first Thanksgiving but is rarely eaten now? ›

Fish and Shellfish

Culinary historians believe that much of the Thanksgiving meal consisted of seafood, which is often absent from today's menus.

What is the most popular alternative to having a turkey? ›

Other poultry candidates include rich and fatty duck or roasted chicken, both of which will stand in seamlessly and pair perfectly with classic Thanksgiving sides. There are also cuts of beef to consider such as prime rib, beef tenderloin, brisket or pot roast.

What is the best alternative turkey? ›

Alternatives to Thanksgiving Turkey
  • Goose. Another classic bird for special occasions is the goose. ...
  • Capon. Try roasting a capon, voted most popular poultry by Italian and French families who center their holidays around these tender, richly flavored birds. ...
  • Game Birds. ...
  • Ham. ...
  • Wagyu Beef. ...
  • Porcelet. ...
  • Lamb. ...
  • Venison.

What is a good alternative to turkey? ›

For smaller crowds, swap the turkey with chicken, Cornish game hens, or stuff and roast individual quails for each guest, which is very elegant for a plated meal. Our roast chicken with sourdough stuffing, pomegranate roast chicken, and cranberry stuffed cornish game hen bring a festive Thanksgiving vibe to the table.

What can I use instead of turkey for Thanksgiving cheap? ›

Here are our best budget alternatives so you can still enjoy Thanksgiving, without the hefty price tag!
  • Swap your turkey for a rotisserie chicken. ...
  • The free turkey program. ...
  • Get fancy with Cornish game hens. ...
  • Opt for turkey cuts. ...
  • Butterball roast. ...
  • Tofu. ...
  • Whole roasted cauliflower.
Oct 11, 2023

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