Discover 120+ Thanksgiving Recipes on Culinary Hill. Turkey, turkey techniques, all the side dishes, bread and rolls, desserts, drinks, and appetizers.
It’s all here, organized by category. We also have sections for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian recipes.
Table of Contents
- Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
- More Thanksgiving Main Dish Recipes (Not Turkey)
- Thanksgiving Potato Recipes
- Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes
- Casserole Recipes for Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Vegetable Recipes
- Cranberry Sauce Recipes for Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Bread and Roll Recipes
- Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
- Thanksgiving Baking Basics
- Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes (Not Pie)
- Recipes for a Small Thanksgiving
- Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes
- Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes
- Breakfast Recipes for Thanksgiving
- Drinks and Cocktails for Thanksgiving
- Recipes for Leftover Turkey
- Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
- Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
- Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
Perfect Roast Turkey
This simple Roast Turkey recipe relies on dry-brining and butter-basting for the juiciest, most delicious turkey you’ve ever had. Save your pan drippings too for an easy classic gravy recipe. My idea of perfectly roasted…
View RecipeGrilling and Smoker Recipes
Smoked Turkey
Chicken and Turkey Recipes
Hot Turkey Sandwiches
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
How to Make Turkey Gravy
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
How to Make Turkey Broth
Turkey Techniques
Working with Meat and Fish
How to Thaw a Turkey
Working with Meat and Fish
How to Brine a Turkey
Working with Meat and Fish
How to Truss a Turkey
Working with Meat and Fish
How to Carve a Turkey
More Thanksgiving Main Dish Recipes (Not Turkey)
Prime Rib with Mustard Cream Sauce
Learn how to cook the perfect Prime Rib with step-by-step instructions and photos. This prime rib recipe will be the star of your holiday table, and it’s even better with a drizzle of mustard cream…
View RecipeChicken and Turkey Recipes
Cornish Hens with Stuffing
Roasted Cornish Hens with Stuffing make Thanksgivings extra special. An easy apple mustard glaze takes the place of gravy, and a classic bread stuffing soaks up all the flavors.
Chicken and Turkey Recipes
How to Make Rotisserie Chicken
Christmas Recipes
Baked Ham with Crumb Topping
Pork, Ham, and Lamb Recipes
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fennel
Pork, Ham, and Lamb Recipes
Roast Rack of Lamb
Pork, Ham, and Lamb Recipes
Pork Loin with Ratatouille
Pork, Ham, and Lamb Recipes
Lamb Chops
Fish and Seafood Recipes
Baked Salmon
Chicken and Turkey Recipes
Pesto Roasted Chicken
Thanksgiving Potato Recipes
The Best Mashed Potatoes
The Best Mashed Potatoes in the world are just 3 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and so simple, they barely even need a recipe. No matter what’s on the menu for the holidays, mashed potatoes…
View RecipeSide Dish Recipes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are flavored with fresh thyme, butter, and just a touch of brown sugar. This one-pot recipe always delivers delicious results, and is a perfect side to work into your weeknight routine.
Side Dish Recipes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Recipes
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Duchess Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Scalloped Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes
Classic Bread Stuffing
An easy Bread Stuffing made with all the classic flavors. Baked outside the bird but still buttery and moist, this recipe tastes just like Mom used to make! This stuffing is rich and savory, soft but…
View RecipeSide Dish Recipes
Cornbread Dressing with Sausage
Side Dish Recipes
Make Ahead Stuffing
Side Dish Recipes
Rice Stuffing
Thanksgiving Recipes
How to Make Bread Cubes for Stuffing
Ultimate Guide to a Classic Midwestern Thanksgiving
Plan your perfect Midwestern Thanksgiving with some of the most popular holiday recipes on Culinary Hill. This ultimate guide contains a planner to get ahead, a printable shopping list, menu cards, and links to all…
View RecipeCasserole Recipes for Thanksgiving
Vegetable Casserole
Vegetable Casserole, just like mom used to make! Made with frozen veggies, Velveeta, and buttery cracker crumbs, it’s always the first side dish to disappear.
View RecipeSide Dish Recipes
Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Casserole Recipes
Green Bean Casserole
Casserole Recipes
Baked Mac and Cheese
Casserole Recipes
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Thanksgiving Vegetable Recipes
Harvest Roasted Vegetables
An easy recipe for Harvest Roasted Vegetables with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, bacon, and walnuts. Your new favorite fall side dish!
View RecipeVegetable Recipes
Green Beans with Bacon
An easy recipe for Green Beans with Bacon (and a touch of brown sugar, too). Cook the bacon and blanch the beans ahead of time, and this dish comes together in minutes.
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Butternut Squash
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Asparagus
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Carrots
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Green Beans
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Parmesan
Vegetable Recipes
Glazed Carrots
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Root Vegetables
Cranberry Sauce Recipes for Thanksgiving
Side Dish Recipes
Cranberry Sauce with Apples
Update your Cranberry Sauce with apples for a simple and sweet twist on the classic Thanksgiving side. Tasty without getting too crazy! In my family, Thanksgiving is all about traditions. The turkey goes in the oven,…
Side Dish Recipes
Cranberry Sauce
This classic Cranberry Sauce is sweetened with orange juice and perfect for Thanksgiving. It’s ready in just 10 minutes or make it ahead. To me, Cranberry Sauce has one main function on your Thanksgiving plate:…
Side Dish Recipes
Cranberry Relish
This 3-ingredient, 5-minute Cranberry Relish is the easiest side dish you’ll make this Thanksgiving. Make it ahead, too, because the flavor improves as it sits. Freezer friendly.
How to Set a Table
Whether it’s a quiet supper for one or a dinner party for 12, setting a pretty table makes the occasion even more special. Break out your best china and polish the glassware; here’s a breakdown…
View RecipeThanksgiving Bread and Roll Recipes
Homemade Crescent Rolls
Pillowy soft with a sweet, buttery taste, these Homemade Crescent Rolls are perfect for all the holidays or a weekend baking project. Growing up, grandma’s Homemade Crescent Rolls were always a tradition at all the…
View RecipeBread Recipes
3-Ingredient Homemade Biscuits
Trusted for the last 40 years, this easy homemade biscuit recipe requires just 3 ingredients. Whip up a batch of homemade biscuits for a dinner side dish, shortcake-starter, or as the base of a breakfast…
Bread Recipes
Soft Yeast Dinner Rolls
Bread Recipes
No-Knead Bread
Bread Recipes
Cornbread
Bread Recipes
How to Make Biscuits
Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
Pie and Tart Recipes
The Best Pumpkin Pie
The Best Pumpkin Pie just so happens to be an ultra-easy dessert recipe. Start with a store-bought crust, whisk together a tasty filling, and bake. No one will guess this is a semi-homemade pumpkin pie!
Pie and Tart Recipes
The Best Pecan Pie
Pie and Tart Recipes
The Best Apple Pie
Thanksgiving Recipes
Make Ahead Pumpkin Pie
Pie and Tart Recipes
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Thanksgiving Baking Basics
How to Make Whipped Cream
By mixer or by hand, I’ll teach you how to make whipped cream (so much better than canned!) with 3 ingredients and in 5 minutes! Use this homemade whipped cream in shortcakes, pies, sundaes, and…
View RecipeBaking Basics
How to Make a Pie Crust
Whether it’s the best pie at the state fair or the best pie on the block, it all starts with making your own pie crust from scratch. This recipe is for a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth pastry…
Working with Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh Pumpkin Purée
Baking Basics
Water Bath for Cheesecake
Spice Blend Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Spice Blend Recipes
Apple Pie Spice
Baking Basics
Egg Wash
Baking Basics
How to Activate Yeast
Baking Basics
How to Scald Milk
Baking Basics
How to Proof Dough
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes (Not Pie)
Pumpkin Cheesecake
My best Pumpkin Cheesecake features a graham cracker crust topped with a rich, creamy, and warmly-spiced cheesecake filling. Master how to make cheesecake from scratch for Thanksgiving (or any day).
View RecipeCookie and Bar Recipes
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These easy Pumpkin Bars are moist, delicious, and loaded with cream cheese frosting. They are perfectly spiced without being too sweet.
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Apple Crisp
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Apple Strudel
Cake and Cupcake Recipes
Cinnamon Apple Cake
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Cranberry Cheesecake Galette
Cake and Cupcake Recipes
Spice Cake
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Apple Walnut Cobbler
Cake and Cupcake Recipes
Carrot Cake
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Bread Pudding
Recipes for a Small Thanksgiving
Cornish Hens with Stuffing
Roasted Cornish Hens with Stuffing make Thanksgivings extra special. An easy apple mustard glaze takes the place of gravy, and a classic bread stuffing soaks up all the flavors.
View RecipeSide Dish Recipes
Mashed Potatoes for Two
My Best Mashed Potatoes recipe – scaled down for 2! They are just 3 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and so simple they barely even need a recipe. Mashed potatoes make the perfect moat to…
Side Dish Recipes
Bread Stuffing for Two
Side Dish Recipes
Green Bean Casserole for Two
Side Dish Recipes
Cranberry Sauce for Two
Pie and Tart Recipes
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes
Make Ahead Roasted Turkey
If you’re pressed for time (or oven space), Make Ahead Roasted Turkey is just what you need. With this technique, cooking turkey the day before, the week before, or even the month before, still tastes…
View RecipeSide Dish Recipes
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Reduce your Thanksgiving Day stress with Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes. These creamy, fluffy potatoes can be mashed a few days in advance and reheated in the oven or a slow cooker. This recipe has a…
Side Dish Recipes
Make Ahead Stuffing
This is my favorite (and wildly popular) bread stuffing recipe updated with make-ahead instructions. It’s a great way to get a jump-start on the holiday! This classic stuffing is my mom’s recipe and my favorite…
Thanksgiving Recipes
Make Ahead Pumpkin Pie
This no bake, Make Ahead Pumpkin Pie can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and frozen. You’ll love the maple-cinnamon topping, too! Once you assemble the pie, it freezes beautifully for future desserts.…
Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes
Midwest Charcuterie Board
A Midwest Charcuterie Board ripe with regional offerings is perfect for all-day grazing and parties with people you love. Make a few things, buy the rest, enjoy it all! I never met a charcuterie board…
View RecipeAppetizer Recipes
Jarcuterie
This appetizer recipe idea is more than a trend! Jarcuterie, or single-serving charcuterie assembled in a jar, is ideal for parties, potlucks, or even food gifts. What started as a food trend during the pandemic…
Appetizer Recipes
Knorr Spinach Dip
Appetizer Recipes
Veggie Pizza
Appetizer Recipes
Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly Sauce
Appetizer Recipes
2-Ingredient Barbecue Little Smokies
Appetizer Recipes
Easy Dill Dip
Appetizer Recipes
Deviled Eggs
Appetizer Recipes
Easy Pigs in a Blanket
Appetizer Recipes
Cheesy Bacon Dip
Breakfast Recipes for Thanksgiving
Bagel Bar
For bridal or baby showers, holiday brunches, and beyond, assemble a Bagel Bar so guests can get creative with their bagel recipe creations. This interactive Bagel Bar is beautiful, customizable, and a cinch to share…
View RecipeBreakfast Recipes
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
If you like your Cinnamon Rolls gooey, rich, and drowning in cream cheese icing, this is the recipe for you! The dough is made with yeast because: There are no shortcuts to any place worth…
Breakfast Recipes
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Recipes
Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
Breakfast Recipes
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Appetizer Recipes
Mini Quiche 4 Ways
Breakfast Recipes
Apple Cider Donuts
Breakfast Recipes
Baked French Toast
Breakfast Recipes
Coffee Cake Muffins
Breakfast Recipes
Monkey Bread
Mimosa Bar
Get the brunch party started in just 5 minutes with a round of brunch cocktails! A Mimosa Bar stocked with a variety of fruit juices and plenty of sparkling wine is a low-stress way to…
View RecipeDrinks and Cocktails for Thanksgiving
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider is simple to make, sweet, and delicious. This welcoming, spiced hot beverage makes the whole house smell amazing, too. In my house, cinnamon and clove-spiced cranberry apple cider is THE…
View RecipeDrink Recipes
Mulled Cider
Mulled Cider is warmed apple cider infused with brandy and spices. It’s the perfect hot beverage for a cold day, especially around the holidays. Hot Mulled Cider Day is officially September 30, but I usually…
Drink Recipes
Mulled Wine
Cocktail Recipes
Brandy Apple Cider Slush
Cocktail Recipes
Brandy Old Fashioned
St. Patrick’s Day
Irish Coffee
Drink Recipes
Apple Cider
Cocktail Recipes
Hot Toddy
Drink Recipes
8 Infused Water Recipes
Drink Recipes
Bloody Marys
Recipes for Leftover Turkey
Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup
Put your leftover turkey to work in this quick and easy Turkey Noodle Soup. It’s simple but delicious and perfect year-round. Also great with chicken!
View RecipeCasserole Recipes
Turkey Tetrazzini
Put leftover turkey to work with this easy Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole. Made with creamy sauce and pasta baked under a crunchy crumb topping, this simple casserole is ready in under an hour or can be…
Soup and Stew Recipes
Slow Cooker White Turkey Chili
Chicken and Turkey Recipes
Turkey à la King
Chicken and Turkey Recipes
Turkey Pot Pie
Appetizer Recipes
Turkey Roll Ups (Costco Copycat)
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
Side Dish Recipes
The Best Mashed Potatoes
The Best Mashed Potatoes in the world are just 3 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and so simple, they barely even need a recipe. No matter what’s on the menu for the holidays, mashed potatoes…
Side Dish Recipes
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Recipes
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Scalloped Potatoes
Side Dish Recipes
Rice Stuffing
Casserole Recipes
Vegetable Casserole
Casserole Recipes
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Butternut Squash
Vegetable Recipes
Roasted Asparagus
Vegetable Recipes