Get ready to plan your most delicious Thanksgiving yet! Whether you’re hosting the big feast or bringing a dish to share, I’ve rounded up my Top 15 Thanksgiving Recipes that always impress. From juicy turkey and creamy mashed potatoes, to flavorful side dishes and sweet holiday desserts, these tried-and-true favorites are guaranteed to make your menu shine. Each recipe is easy to follow, packed with flavor, and perfect for creating that cozy, festive feeling we all love on Thanksgiving Day!
Last week marked the 15th annual “Thanksgiving Week” on the blog. A week dedicated to delicious new twists on classic Thanksgiving recipes. I’m so excited for you all to make the recipes I shared last week, but I also wanted to share some of the most popular Thanksgiving recipes from the past 15 years!
I rounded up the Top 15 Thanksgiving Recipes, and with everything from turkey to creamed corn, and stuffing to sangria, you’ll be able to plan your entire Thanksgiving menu on just this page!
While the key to planning a great Thanksgiving menu is filling it with delicious recipes, you’ll also need to be armed with great kitchen tools to pull off the big dinner!
I remember throwing my first Thanksgiving dinner in California. I had to run out every hour to pick up things like meat thermometers and baking pans when trying to prep for the dinner! (Which is really not convenient, especially since at the time I was living in LA!)
That’s why I created this handy dandy Top 15 Thanksgiving Kitchen Tools List to save you all the hassle, and give you a list of everything you need, which can be ordered on Amazon to arrive before Turkey Day! I went through every recipe on this list and pulled every kitchen tool you’ll need to make each recipe.
Top 15 Thanksgiving Kitchen Tools
Electric carving knife – a standard carving knife will do, but seriously an electric carving knife will change your life! I don’t just use mine on Thanksgiving. I use it every week throughout the year to slice bread, steak, pork and any other meats I’m cooking up!
Large cutting board – if this is not something you already own, grab one now!
Sauce pan – a necessity for making cranberry sauce, gravy and more!
Basting brush – an inexpensive tool that you’ll use to baste the turkey.
Glass pitcher – you might need two of these to double up on the Cranberry Apple Sangria! I promise it will be quick to go!
Meat thermometer – a must have kitchen tool for knowing when your turkey is done!
Rich, creamy butternut squash risotto is the perfect gluten free and vegetarian entree for the fall and winter months. It's also a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday meal.
Loaded Mashed Potatoes with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and green onions make the ultimate Outback Steakhouse copycat side dish. It's easy enough for weeknight dinners and impressive enough for holiday meals!
Meet your new favorite side dish, Broccoli Cheese Casserole! Made with creamy homemade cheese sauce and topped with buttery Ritz crackers, this easy recipe is pure comfort food perfection.
Crock Pot Creamed Corn is a family favorite, that's so easy to make! This delicious side dish takes only 5 minutes to prep, then the slow cooker does the rest of the work!
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are the most delicious side dish ever! Sweet maple syrup is paired with salty, crispy bacon and the best pan-fried Brussels sprouts to create the perfect side!
This Smoked Turkey Breast recipe will change your life! It creates the most tender and juicy turkey breast you've ever eaten. And it's easy to make with a quick brine, rub, and smoke!
The ultimate Cheesy Pull Apart Rolls are so easy to make with just 5 ingredients, in only 20 minutes! These melt-in-your-mouth rolls are buttery, cheesy and incredibly flavorful! Serve these delicious dinner rolls with everything from an easy weeknight meal to Thanksgiving dinner.
Cranberries and apples give this delicious sangria recipe tons of great fall flavors, mix up a pitcher to celebrate the holidays with friends and family!
My grandma Meme's famous Chocolate Pie recipe is the absolute best! It's made with a sweet graham cracker crust, rich, chocolate filling and homemade whipped cream. It's easy to make and a favorite for everything from summer BBQ's to holiday meals!
This family-favorite Mushroom Stuffing recipe has been passed down for generations! It's always at hit at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it's so easy to toss together, that you can make it year-round for a flavorful side dish anytime.
Want to know my two secrets for making THE BEST Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes of all time? It's easy, just pressure cook russet potatoes in broth, instead of water, then add sour cream! And I promise, these will be the most flavorful and creamy mashed potatoes you've ever had!
Make the most flavorful Smoked Ham with this easy recipe! Perfect for holidays or BBQs, this smoked spiral ham is juicy, tender, and glazed to perfection with the most delicious sweet and spicy glaze!
When you're looking for a simple, homemade stovetop Mac and Cheese, this is your new go-to recipe! You're going to fall in love with the extra cheesy, creamy sauce, made with cheddar and swiss cheese, and seasoned perfectly. It's easy to make in just 20 minutes, for a quick, classic comfort food meal!
Butternut squash & apples are roasted in fall spices for a delicious twist on bruschetta, making this vegetarian recipe the perfect appetizer for fall!
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Hi, I'm Whitney! I've been blogging since 2011 and have appeared on news stations across the country for over a decade sharing my passion for cooking and developing new and innovative recipes. I want you to get excited about your next meal with these easy recipes with bold flavors. So peruse the site and never make a boring recipe again!
Hi, I'm Whitney and I began this blog in 2011 to share my favorite recipes with the world. Since then, I've shared over 1,400 original recipes on the blog, published a cookbook, and appeared on news stations across the country! I believe that all you need is the right seasonings, sauces and simple cooking techniques to turn an easy recipe into a flavorful meal. Get excited about your next meal with these easy recipes with bold flavors!
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