Need help putting together a Thanksgiving menu? Look no further! Our mouthwatering collection of recipe ideas range from traditional to trendy.
It’s hard to be grateful when you’re stressed out over planning your Thanksgiving menu! Whether you’re hosting a traditional thanksgiving dinner for family or organizing a casual Friendsgiving potluck, this list of mouthwatering recipes is for you!
We’ve gathered the most popular side dishes, hearty Thanksgiving mains and scrumptious desserts. There’s a dish for everyone from vegan to carnivore! Plus we also added a few dishes for special diets.
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to make a classic dish! From the turkey to the cranberry sauce, these favorites of ours will become your family faves too!
Grilled Maple Butter Turkey
Vintage Kitty’s recipe for juicy, succulent, spatchcock turkey is roasted on the grill, giving it a smoky flavor. Learn how to spatchcock, brine and grill the best turkey you’ve ever had!
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Soft Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
These soft whole wheat dinner rolls from The Curious Chickpea are made with 100% whole wheat flour and bake up so pillowy and tender. They are perfect for serving alongside soup, salad, light meals or your holiday meals!
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Balsamic Cranberry Chutney Recipe
Simple and delicious, this Balsamic Cranberry Chutney Recipe is a great addition to any holiday meal. Sweet and spicy and festive!
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Apple Cider Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
Whip up a delicious brown sugar, bourbon, and apple cider glaze to christen your holiday ham. This recipe is large enough to feed all your Friendsgiving guests!
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Broccoli Salad
Homemade bacon and mayo dressing with a hint of cayenne renders this broccoli salad from Vintage Kitty unforgettable! It makes ordinary steamed broccoli everyone’s favorite vegetable!
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Apple Cranberry Salad with Feta and Candied Pecans
This fall harvest apple cranberry salad from Your Home Made Healthy is a perfect light appetizer or side dish for your thanksgiving feast. With all the fresh flavors of fall, it adds a nutritious element to your filling thanksgiving spread.
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Garlic Herb Parker House Rolls
Who doesn’t love a basket full of soft dinner rolls on the table? These rolls from Garlic and Zest have a little crust and a tender crumb. Buttery, rich and light.
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Turkey Roulade with Butternut Squash, Mushrooms and Cranberries
This turkey roulade from Everyday Delicious is made from turkey breast and stuffed with roasted butternut squash, cremini mushrooms, and dried cranberries, then wrapped in Parma ham.
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Classic Turkey Stuffing
This turkey stuffing recipe from The Cookie Rookie is a must make for Thanksgiving! Your holiday table wouldn’t be complete without this recipe with much flavor, crunch, and goodness.
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Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Pinenuts
It really doesn’t get easier than this dish from Vintage Kitty! Brussels sprouts, parmesan, pinenuts, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper…simplicity is the key here and this dish cooks up in 5 minutes!
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Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
Ditch the can this holiday season by making condensed cream of mushroom soup from scratch for all your casserole needs. Homemade is always best! That’s the Vintage Kitty way!
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Buttermilk Biscuits
These homemade buttermilk biscuits from The Cozy Cook have fluffy, flaky layers and a sweet honey butter topping. They take just 35 minutes to make with just 6 ingredients!
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Drinks and appetizers to get the party started
Festive cocktails and delicious finger food will put everyone in good spirits! You know that dinner is never done on time when you have one oven and a house full of guests! Mingle, sip and snack as you wait for the turkey and casseroles to get done.
Apple Cinnamon Whiskey Smash
Smooth, refined 10-year aged rye whiskey meets enhanced fall flavors in this balanced New England take on the whiskey smash from Hunger Thirst Play. This cocktail features Whistle Pig 10-Year Straight Rye Whiskey.
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Whipped Feta Cheese Dip
This whipped feta cheese dip from The Domestic Dietician is an easy Mediterranean inspired appetizer that is full of flavor and goes well on pita, crackers, bread, and vegetables.
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Cranberry Hot Toddy
This delicious cranberry hot toddy recipe from The Endless Meal is lightly spiced with winter spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and orange. If you like mulled wine, you will LOVE this toddy recipe.
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Spicy Deviled Eggs
These gorgeous, spicy deviled eggs from She Keeps a Lovely Home are delicately seasoned with cayenne pepper, Spanish smoked paprika and chipotle chili pepper and garnished with a few, bright, edible marigold petals – making them the prettiest appetizers at your next, colorful Autumn party!
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Spiced Pear Martini
Shake up a spiced pear martini to celebrate Thanksgiving! Vintage Kitty’s recipe combines cinnamon and cardamom with pear vodka and amaretto for a delicious fall cocktail.
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Fried Mozzarella Balls with Pumpkin, Sage and Caramelized Onions
Take your party to the next level with these Fried Mozzarella Balls from Vintage Kitty. They are crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside and served with Yogurt Herb Dip. Everyone will ask for the recipe!
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Pumpkin Pie Mimosa
Make this Thanksgiving more festive with a riff on pumpkin pie. This fancy mimosa from Cake n Knife has just the right amount of sugar, spice and everything nice.
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Fig Cinnamon Cocktail
The Fig ‘n Cinn Cocktail! If you like simple bourbon cocktails, you’ll enjoy this spiced concoction from The Kitchen Prep dressed in its fall best with the addition of figs, cinnamon and honey simple syrup. A delicious elixir for any autumn gathering!
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Pumpkin Hummus
It is everything pumpkin time! This pumpkin hummus from Delightful Mom Food is savory and creamy with hints of cinnamon, cumin and garlic in a tahini chickpea pumpkin puree base.
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Homemade Candied Pecans
These homemade candied pecans from Feast in Thyme are a quick & easy treat full of warm cinnamon & spice. Make a big batch for a delicious snack or DIY holiday gift!
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New twists on old favorites
There’s always room for creativity on the holiday table! Keep the classic feel while updating your menu with these flavorful remakes. From trendy sourdough, the ever popular Instant Pot to multicultural influences, these dishes will make your Thanksgiving menu memorable!
Creamed Corn with Bacon
This homemade creamed corn recipe from Bread Booze Bacon includes bacon ! It’s creamy, rich side dish that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds! It’s the perfect side to serve with all your favorite meals!
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Sourdough Pull Apart Rolls
These sourdough pull apart rolls from Buttered Side Up are soft and airy with a wonderful hint of tang.
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Spiralized Golden Beet Salad
A gorgeous salad from It’s a Veg World After All has a delicious combination of sweet and savory cold weather flavors. Perfect as part of lunch or dinner, or for a holiday menu!
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Sausage Apple Butternut Squash Soup
You can make Hunger Thirst Play’s Sausage Apple Butternut Squash Soup in an instant pot or on the stove top, whichever is easier for you. The sautéed sausage and apple is the perfect heartiness to add to a veggie based soup with a little sweet, a little spice and plenty of savory.
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Creamy Pearl Onions
If you are looking for easy and unique side dishes, then these creamy pearl onions from Sprinkles and Sprouts will fit the bill. Lightly caramalized pearl onions in cream sauce, flavoured with thyme and black pepper, this vegetarian side dish is great with roasted turkey.
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Mango Roasted Butternut Squash
Grandbaby Cakes’ mango roasted butternut squash recipe turns traditional traditional squash into the the most unique fall side dish. With the complement of sweet mango baked in an addictive syrupy sauce it’s unforgettable.
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Swedish Apple Pie
This Swedish apple pie from Texan Erin is similar to a crisp and has an amazingly easy topping. It’s her most-requested Thanksgiving dessert. Bonus- it can easily be made gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free.
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Make Ahead White Wine Gravy
This make ahead white wine gravy from Half Baked Harvest is the secret to a stress free and delicious Thanksgiving meal. Rich, smooth, and so incredibly easy, this gravy can’t be beat. Made with a base of butter, shallots, fresh sage, and broth, and finished with the drippings form your Thanksgiving turkey.
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Chipotle Citrus Turkey
This Chipotle Citrus Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe from Isabel Eats is juicy, tender and roasted to golden perfection for the best holiday feast!
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Roasted Root Vegetable Pot Pies
These sweet and savory root vegetable pot pies from Vintage Kitty are filled with a creamy cognac gravy and topped with golden puff pastry. Flaky, buttery and so comforting!
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Desserts you’ll save room for!
Don’t miss out! For the sweet tooth, dessert is the main event! These over the top recipes are worth skipping seconds at dinner to save room for pie and cake! We’ve got all the fall flavors…cranberry, pecan, maple, sweet potato and spice to wet your appetite!
Foolproof Pie Crust
This heirloom pie crust recipe from Vintage Kitty rolls out like a dream. It’s flaky, tender and time tested so you know it will never fail.
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Praline Pumpkin Pie
This praline pumpkin pie from Salt & Baker is a mash up of praline pie and pumpkin pie. This pie will be the star of your thanksgiving dessert spread!
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Cranberry Orange Pie
Feast in Thyme’s recipe for cranberry orange pie with gingersnap crust is luscious, sweet, and decadent to the extreme. Enjoy a slice for any occasion!
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Sweet Potato Sour Cream Pound Cake
Serve up this delicious butter pound cake made with fresh sweet potato, aromatic spices, and sour cream from On Ty’s Plate. It’s topped with a luscious maple pecan praline sauce which is heavenly!
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Maple Bacon Cupcakes
These maple bacon cupcakes from Vintage Kitty are a deliciously sweet and salty treat. With pancake flavored cake and fluffy maple buttercream frosting, these made from scratch cupcakes are a must have dessert!
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Spiced Pear Pie
This spiced pear pie from Buttered Side Up is the perfect end to a fall supper! Top with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream.
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Buttermilk Sweet Potato Pie
This Vintage Kitty twist on a classic Southern pie will have you begging for seconds! Buttermilk Sweet Potato Pie is sweet, citrusy and surprisingly easy to make!
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Spice Cake Recipe
This warm and moist spice cake recipe is put over the top with figs, pistachios and a brown butter mascarpone buttercream.
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Pear Frangipane Tart
This Pear Frangipane Tart from The Little Epicurean has a buttery shortbread crust baked with almond frangipane filling and topped with sliced pears and almonds.
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Vegan recipes everyone will love
Vegan cooking can seem daunting for the omnivore but these recipes are approachable and delicious. By making plant based dishes that everyone will enjoy, your vegan guest won’t feel singled out.
Mashed Cauliflower & Parsnips with Garlic Butter Mushrooms
This buttery cauliflower and parsnip mash from Full of Plants is the perfect vegan Thanksgiving side! It’s topped with rich, garlicky sautéed mushrooms making it extra special!
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Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
Vegan, Paleo, GF… this vegan pumpkin cheesecake this recipe from Texas Erin is also no-bake and super creamy. It really tastes similar to a traditional pumpkin cheesecake!
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Fall Harvest Kale Salad
Naturally vegan and gluten free, this dish from Vintage Kitty will be a crowd-pleaser that everyone can agree on! From the heartiness of lentils to the crunch of pepitas, there’s intrigue in every bite!
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Vegan Mushroom Wellington
Juicy mushrooms take center stage in this vegan mushroom wellington from Delicious Everyday – a fun spin on the classic beef wellington.
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Dishes for special diets
Do you have dinner guests with a gluten free or low carb diet? We’ve got you covered! These recipes are just as foodie and flavorful as our more traditional Thanksgiving menu items! Swap out the bread and ditch the extra sugar with these clever updates.
Wild Rice Stuffing with Cranberries, Apples and Pecans
Wild rice stuffing is the perfect addition to your dinner or weeknight meal. This recipe from Bites of Wellness is super simple and full of fall flavors! It’s gluten free and vegetarian!
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Nutty Pear Crumble
This creamy pear dessert from Vintage Kitty meets a variety of dietary needs, making it the perfect treat for holiday dinners! It is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, but just as rich and decadent as a buttery dessert.
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Paleo Green Bean Casserole
Grain free, paleo, vegan-friendly, green bean casserole! Made with all the same comforting flavors that you love! This recipe from Nyssa’s Kitchen is the classic casserole, with ingredients that you can feel good about.
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Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole
Vintage Kitty’s lightened-up version of sweet potato casserole has all of the best parts of the classic southern recipe without being overly sweet or heavy. You’ll love the delicate filling naturally sweetened with maple syrup and topped with pecan streusel and marshmallows.
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Paleo Carrot Cake
This perfectly moist spice cake from Stress Baking is loaded with flavor and fresh carrots. The cake itself is paleo, but Leslie has provided several options for delicious paleo and non-paleo frostings – because carrot cake isn’t complete without a creamy, tangy frosting!
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Whole 30 Mashed Potatoes
These delicious and creamy whole30 mashed potatoes from Aubrey’s Kitchen are made with almond milk and ghee. Choose from two easy cooking methods, microwave or boiling, and make these mashed potatoes with or without skin.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Tarts
These chocolate tarts from Vintage Kitty have a pepita crust, so they are a delicious option for gluten-free, nut-free dinner guests. Bonus: the rich chocolate custard filling also makes them over-the-top delicious.
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Vegetable Bruschetta
Move over tomatoes! This yummy vegetable bruschetta is loaded with veggies, shaved parmesan, white balsamic vinegar and fresh oregano, giving the classic appetizer a fresh spin.
Barbecue Lentil Casserole
This barbecue lentil casserole works any time of year. It’s a hearty meal that easily feeds a crowd. Bonus: the cheesy cornmeal biscuit topping makes the dish extra delicious!
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Making this homemade vanilla extract recipe is fun and easy! You just need two ingredients: vanilla beans and the alcohol of your choice!
Shelley says
This is such a fantastic post, and I just love how you constructed it so that the images are all clickable with scroll-over text – very clever! So many absolutely gorgeous recipe ideas here … maybe we need to declare a SECOND Thanksgiving feast day this year, just so we can all try more recipes! ;)
Vintage Kitty says
Thanks Shelley! I totally agree! I love any excuse to plan a feast!
Aleta says
Ahhh so many delicious recipes to choose from! I could literally spend all day on this post, mouth watering the entire time, and plan a perfect Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks for meal planning for me! :D
Vintage Kitty says
So glad you’re inspired by our Thanksgiving picks! Have a Happy Turkey Day Aleta!
Michelle says
What a gorgeous roundup! I especially love that Vegan Mushroom Wellington. Your table is so gorgeous by the way, it looks like the perfect Thanksgiving setting.
Vintage Kitty says
Thanks Michelle! I love a great tablescape! Glad you found some menu inspiration!
Sherri says
Totally drooling over all these gorgeous recipes! Love the photo layout too! Now, not sure what to try first…
Vintage Kitty says
Thanks Sherri! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Kristen says
So many great recipe ideas! Thank you for including mine!
Vintage Kitty says
Thanks for contributing your hot toddy to the menu!
Nicoletta says
What a fabulous collection of recipes! Nothing to stress about when you plan early and follow one of these beautiful mouthwatering recipes!
Vintage Kitty says
Thanks Nicoletta! Planning is the key!
Sri Mallya says
Everything here looks amazingly delicious. I am drooling over pics here! Happy Thanksgiving.
Vintage Kitty says
Happy Thanksgiving to you too Sri!
Tammy says
Sooo many gorgeous recipes! OMG what a fabulous array of dishes. Everything looks amazing :)
Vintage Kitty says
Don’t they? I love to highlight the beautiful work of my fellow food bloggers!
Jessica says
I have yet to make a dessert for Thanksgiving and I’m not sure if I want to do a pie or not. Some of these recipes we make for our holiday spread and I see a few I want to try out this year!!
Vintage Kitty says
Pie is traditional for sure, but there’s nothing wrong with breaking the mold and doing another type of dessert. Have a great Thanksgiving Jessica!
georgie says
this is amazing post!!! I love that you can just click the link, never seen a round up like this before! So many gorgeous recipes for the Holiday season!
Vintage Kitty says
Thanks Georgie! Happy Thanksgiving!
lauren says
Girl, a total knock out! I may be partial to that Apple Cinnamon Whiskey Smash and all, but there are so may good recipes on this list. That whipped feta and the mangos calling my name!
Vintage Kitty says
LOL! I’m might be partial to the whiskey smash too! And Jocelyn’s recipe blew my mind. Never thought of putting together mangos and squash, but it makes total sense! And Brynn’s whipped feta is something I’m going to be making year round! Hello wine and cheese hour!
Michele says
Wow! That is such a great collection of recipes! It can totally be stressful when you’re trying to plan a Thanksgiving dinner. This is so helpful! Everything looks delicious!
Vintage Kitty says
Thanks Michele! So glad it’s helpful!
Nicole says
Your photos looks like Thanksgiving to me! They are absolutely lovely! Happy Thanksgiving.
Vintage Kitty says
Thanks Nicole! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Leslie Haasch says
This list is GORGEOUS. I’m so honored to be included!
Vintage Kitty says
Ummmmm…your cake is gorgeous! Almost makes me want to try the paleo diet… xoxo