I’m in charge of my family’s Thanksgiving menu each year, which, admittedly, isn’t that difficult of a task, given that our typical menu varies little from year to year (they like traditions!). This year, however, I’m really going to try branching out. Don’t get me wrong—I love the classic recipes I’ve relied on for so long, but why not try adding a little pizazz to the traditional Thanksgiving dishes to mix things up? With recipes this good, they’ll might even become new traditions to keep alive.
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If you’re also looking for a little extra inspiration this year—maybe you’re hosting for the first time, maybe you’re planning on dinner for one, or maybe you’re like me and just looking for change—look no further than these 70 (yes, 70!) recipes that would go beautifully on your table this year, no matter what else is on it.
Appetizers
1. Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Source: Foodie Crush
2. Cranberry-Jalapeño Baked Brie Dip
Source: Host the Toast
3. Gruyere, Bacon, & Caramelized Onion Dip
Source: Garnish with Lemon
4. Goat Cheese Crostini with Cranberry Apple Compote
Source: Recipe Runner
5. Sweet ‘n’ Savory Roasted Nuts and Pretzels
Source: Half Baked Harvest
6. Mini Greek Spinach Pies
Source: SkinnyTaste
7. Stone Baked Tortilla Chips with Avocado Cranberry Salsa
Source: Cotter Crunch
Drinks
8. Warm Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider
Source: Abra’s Kitchen
9. Pomegranate Prosecco Punch
Source: Our Salty Kitchen
10. Sparkling Cranberry Kombucha Mocktail
Source: The Real Food Dietitians
11. Rosemary Vodka Gimlet
Source: Our Salty Kitchen
12. Boulevardier Cocktails
Source: Brooklyn Supper
13. Apple Cider Whiskey Rose
Source: College Housewife
14. Orange Cranberry Moscow Mules
Source: Plated Cravings
Mains
15. Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Source: Live Eat Learn
16. Chipotle Citrus Turkey
Source: Isabel Eats
17. Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
18. Roast Turkey
Source: Foodie Crush
19. Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Source: Fit Foodie Finds
20. Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy
Source: Half Baked Harvest
21. Cider Roasted Turkey Breast
Source: Budget Bytes
22. Turkey Gravy
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
23. Whole Roasted Cabbage
Source: Sweet Potato Soul
Vegetable Sides
24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranate Seeds
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
25. Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds
Source: Eating Bird Food
26. Cheesy Creamed Kale
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
27. Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad
Source: Pinch of Yum
28. Brussels Sprout Gratin
Source: Superman Cooks
29. Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash
Source: Eating Bird Food
30. Green Bean Casserole
Source: Kristine’s Kitchen
31. Southern Collard Greens
Source: Whisk It Real Gud
32. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Source: Joyful Healthy Eats
33. Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts
Source: Love & Lemons
34. Everything Roasted Asparagus
Source: Gimme Some Oven
Other Sides
35. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Source: Closet Cooking
36. Vegetarian Rye Bread, Onion, and Apple Stuffing
Source: Savory Nothings
37. Herb Roasted Honeynut Squash with Miso Tahini Sauce
Source: Abra’s Kitchen
38. Creamy Corn Pudding with Crispy Onions and Herbs
Source: Pinch of Yum
39. Oven Roasted Carrots with Maple and Cinnamon
Source: Isabel Eats
40. Pecan Cranberry Rice Pilaf with Caramelized Onions
Source: Homemade in the Kitchen
41. Creamy Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
42. Sweet Potato Casserole
Source: By Erin Clarke of Well Plated
43. Braised Cabbage
Source: Feasting at Home
44. Garam Masala and Honey Roasted Carrots
Source: Recipe Runner
45. Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Source: Savory Nothings
46. Cornbread Dressing
Source: Fit Foodie Finds
47. Roasted Delicata Squash with Hazelnuts
Source: Feasting at Home
48. Maple Cranberry Sauce
Source: Joyful Healthy Eats
49. Stove-Top Apple Walnut Stuffing
Source: Budget Bytes
50. Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Source: The Defined Dish
51. Fresh Cranberry Relish
Source: Brooklyn Supper
52. Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme
Breads
53. Sweet Potato Rolls
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
54. Honey Buttermilk Cornbread
Source: Host the Toast
55. Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls
Source: As Easy As Apple Pie
56. 1-Hour Dinner Rolls
Source: Gimme Some Oven
57. Cranberry Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Source: The View from Great Island
58. Buttermilk Biscuits
Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction
Desserts
59. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
60. Cranberry Orange Sorbet
Source: Drizzle and Dip
61. Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Source: Superman Cooks
62. Caramel Cake
Source: Grandbaby Cakes
63. Vegan Cranberry Almond Tart
Source: Foolproof Living
64. Caramel Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
65. Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
66. Brown Sugar Maple Pie
Source: A Classic Twist
67. Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Source: Grandbaby Cakes
68. Sweet Potato Pie
Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme
69. Coffee Pecan Pie Bars
Source: Cotter Crunch
70. Old Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Crisps
