Food & Drink

70 of the Best Thanksgiving Recipes to Make This Year

written by LAUREN SCHUMACKER
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Source: Isabel Eats
Source: Isabel Eats

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 might even become new traditions to keep alive. 

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

Make sure your Thanksgiving festivities start out strong with the best appetizers out there: artichoke dip, baked brie, and more. These sweet and savory options will have your guests glued to the appetizer table until it’s time to sit down to eat.

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

What is a holiday with a cocktail (or mocktail) in hand to help you celebrate? These drink recipes are classic yet festive so they are sure to be loved by everyone at your Thanksgiving table.

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

From crowd-pleasing classic turkey recipes to vegan options and plenty of gravy to pour on top of them all, these main dish recipes will have you going in for seconds.

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

I think we can all agree on one thing: Thanksgiving is all about the sides, so it’s your job to make sure that everything from the green beans to the carrots gets their moment in the spotlight. These vegetable side recipes will help you do just that.

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

Mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and stuffing galore—this is where the magic happens. Make sure you make extras because these are sure to be the first to go.

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

A dinner roll or two? Don’t mind if I do. These bread recipes will act as the perfect companion to your salads and soups—just make sure you have warm, spreadable butter at the ready.

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

Even if you didn’t save room for dessert, you’re going to want to make room for these recipes. From cheesecake bars to sweet potato pie and more, your family will be asking you to make these recipes year after year as soon as they taste them.

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

Source: Chantell and Brett Quernemoen for My Name is Yeh

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

Source: Plated Cravings