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Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is all about gathering, gratitude, and food that feels like home. Whether you're hosting the full holiday feast or just bringing a dish to share, these recipes are here to help you create something memorable—without the stress.

You’ll find tried-and-true classics, such as my Maple Glazed Thanksgiving Turkey, Italian-American favorites, like Italian Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese, and from-scratch dishes made to comfort and connect. With everything from savory sides and mains to cozy desserts and make-ahead tips, this collection brings ease and flavor to your Thanksgiving table.

roasted whole turkey on a cutting board with bowl of gravy with fruit and herbs around.

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Classic Thanksgiving Recipes

  • roasted whole turkey on a cutting board with bowl of gravy with fruit and herbs around.
    Juicy Oven Roasted Turkey with Maple Glaze
  • mashed potatoes in a circle dish topped with butter and chopped chives
    Instant Pot Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • maple roasted acorn squash slices stacked on a brown plate with a blue background
    Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
  • oval ceramic dish of sweet potatoes topped with pecans and a spoon scooping a serving
    Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
  • cornbread sausage stuffing in a oval baking dish with a wooden spoon scooping it out
    Chicken Apple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing
  • tan bowl filled with cranberry sauce topped with orange zest next to orange slices and fresh cranberries
    Orange Cranberry Sauce with Fresh Cranberries
  • white oval dish filled with balsamic brussels sprouts with a silver serving spoon
    Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pistachios
  • baking dish and two wooden bowls filled with cornbread pudding
    Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Pudding

Italian Pasta Recipes

  • piece of layered meat lasagna with ricotta on a white plate in front of a white dish.
    Hearty Italian Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese
  • pan of crepe italian manicotti topped with sauce, grated cheese and chopped parsley.
    Authentic Homemade Italian Manicotti with Crepes
  • white lasagna with browned cheese on top in a dish on a cooling rack.
    Creamy White Lasagna with Spinach and Mushrooms
  • Carbonara Mac and Cheese
  • wooden spoon scooping baked tortellini alfredo out of a dish.
    Vegetarian Baked Cheese Tortellini Alfredo
  • Baked mostaccioli in a baking dish next to a wooden spoon.
    Baked Mostaccioli
  • fresh italian gnocchi shaped on a floured gold sheet pan before cooking.
    Fluffy Italian Potato Gnocchi
  • baked spaghetti squash alfredo in shell with a fork sticking in it
    Baked Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Boats

Appetizers for Thanksgiving

  • baked brie melted on a cutting board topped with jam and pistachios with bread around.
    Baked Brie with Jam (3 Ingredients)
  • spinach and ricotta cheese stuffed mushrooms on a wooden tray with fresh spinach around.
    Easy Italian Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
  • bacon wrapped dates stuffed with cheese on a sheet pan
    Bacon Wrapped Dates with Manchego
  • grapes and olives, cheese wedges, cured meats, crackers and fruits on a board.
    How to Assemble a Charcuterie Board like a Pro

Fall and Thanksgiving Desserts

  • homemade baked pumpkin pie with a knife on it and fresh pumpkins around it.
    Homemade Pumpkin Pie from Scratch
  • close up of a cinnamon roll with icing and crispy bacon on it.
    Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
  • slices of pumpin roll cake with mascarpone filling on a wooden cutting board
    Pumpkin Roll with Mascarpone Filling
  • pumpkin chocolate chip bread in a loaf pan on a cooling rack.
    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

More Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Pepperoncini dip in a bowl surrounded by bagel chips.
    Pepperoncini Dip with Homemade Bagel Chips
  • sliced pork tenderloin topped with gravy on a white platter with fresh thyme and green apples.
    Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Maple Pan Gravy
  • wooden bowl with roasted green olives and purple grapes
    Roasted Grapes and Olives
  • clear glass mug with an apple cider cocktail in it with a cinnamon stick.
    Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail (Hot or Cold)
  • white plate with two slices of crispy baked eggplant parmesan slices on them.
    Crispy Baked No Fry Eggplant Parmesan
  • pan of cinnamon rolls covered in icing with a few cinnamon sticks around.
    Overnight Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch
  • Overnight Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole
  • hand holding a roasted artichoke with parmesan cheese baked in it
    Roasted Artichokes with Parmesan
  • glazed whole spiral cut ham on a cutting board with knife.
    Sweet & Zesty Glazed Spiral Ham Recipe
  • skillet of quiche made with hash brown crust with knife lying on top
    Hash Brown Crust Quiche
  • minestrone soup in a red ceramic soup crock with a spoon
    Easy Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe
  • stack of cinnamon sugar topped muffins on a plate with cinnamon sticks by them.
    Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins
  • roasted pumpkin seeds in a wooden bowl next to a small wooden spoon
    Sweet and Salty Maple Pumpkin Seeds
  • white mac and cheese in a wooden bowl on a plate with a fork.
    Stovetop White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
  • spinach salad on a brown wooden tray topped with pears, pomegranate, gorgonzola and pecans
    Easy Spinach Salad with Pears
  • two whiskey glasses with blood orange cocktail garnished with fresh rosemary
    Whiskey Blood Orange Smash
  • white plate with a serving of cheesy au gratin potatoes with a fork
    Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
  • stack of nutella flavored pancakes on a stack of white plates with hazelnuts and syrup pouring over it
    How to Make the Best Nutella Pancakes Recipe
  • glass filled with cranberry moscow mule, ice cubes, fresh cranberries and a lime wheel
    Cranberry Moscow Mule
  • baking dish with apple cinnamon rolls topped with caramel frosting next to fresh apples.
    Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Frosting
  • A skillet and bowl with sweet potato gnocchi in it with a sage brown butter sauce.
    Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter
  • tan ceramic bowl filled with pumpkin puree and a small wooden spoon next to two sugar pumpkins
    How to Make Fresh Pumpkin Puree for Desserts
  • a large pot of liquid with a turkey in it with ice, herbs and oranges floating in it.
    Overnight Thanksgiving Turkey Brine with Apple Cider
  • green beans with bacon and shallots in a silver skillet with a wooden spoon.
    Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots
  • white oval tray of air fried calamari with lemon wedges and marinara dip.
    Crispy Air Fryer Calamari
  • Baked cheese topped stuffed mushrooms on a sheet pan sprinkled with fresh herbs.
    Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese
  • Gravy and turkey leg on a plate with fresh herbs and an orange.
    Apple Cider Turkey Gravy from Drippings
  • Wooden spoon holding a scoop of mashed potatoes with melted cheese and fresh herbs on top.
    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Gouda & Cheddar

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Seasonal Recipes

These seasonal favorites are tried, tested, and perfect for bringing ease and flavor to your table this time of year.

  • three scoops of lemon sorbet in a bowl with lemon twists on top.
    Easy Italian Lemon Sorbet with Just 3 Ingredients
  • homemade sloppy joe sandwiches on a round wooden tray
    Homemade Sloppy Joes
  • italian beef sandwiches topped with giardiniera on a cutting board.
    Slow Cooker Italian Beef Au Jus with Giardiniera (Chicago-Style)
  • blueberry crostata with pieces cut from it topped with whipped cream on a sheet pan.
    Italian Blueberry Crostata Recipe
  • clear pitcher and glass full of white sangria with strawberries, raspberries and peaches.
    Italian Sangria
  • skillet of linguine with red sauce and seafood in it topped with fresh parsley.
    Linguine Frutti di Mare

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