I am really excited for Thanksgiving this year. I think it’s because I definitely need a break from everyday life but also because I haven’t spent much time in the kitchen lately and Turkey Day is the best reason to change that.
Here are the Thanksgiving recipes that I’ll be making this year as well as some of my favorite recipes that are easy to make, seasonal, or just otherwise delicious. Happy Thanksgiving!
Appetizers:
Sausage Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms
One Bite Balsamic Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Skewers
Roasted Rosemary Almonds
Whipped Feta Spread
Beverages:
Apple Cider Sangria
Lavender Mead Arnold Palmer
Pomegranate Limeade Sangria
Vegetable Sides:
Panzanella Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Brussel Sprouts with Shallots and Pancetta
Grilled Lemon Balsamic Asparagus
Twice Baked Potatoes
Miscellaneous Sides:
French Bread Boule (plain and rosemary)
Homemade Cranberry Sauce (regular and sugar free)
Apple Potato Latkes
Buttermilk Fantails
Homemade Gravy
Main Dish:
Brined Turkey
Main Dish Alternatives (if you don’t want to cook a whole bird):
Turkey Meatloaf
Real Deal Lasagna
Easy Salmon Cakes
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Dessert:
Apple Cranberry Cake
Chocolate Ricotta Pie with Pecan Crust
Classic Pecan Pie
Ice Cream (classic vanilla bean and cinnamon are my standards)
Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Apple Crisp
Mini Cheesecakes