Thanksgiving Menu Planner (Plan an Amazing Menu!)

This Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Topping is our family’s tried and true pumpkin pie recipe that makes it onto the menu year after year. The pecan topping requires minimal effort but takes plain pumpkin pie to the next level!

A homemade galette crust is topped with a spiced pear filling and sprinkled with turbinado sugar in this Cinnamon Pear Galette Recipe. This is an easy fall dessert perfect for holiday entertaining!

I love how easy this Apple Cider Roasted Squash recipe is to prepare! It is a great, easy acorn squash side dish to prepare all winter long, but it’s especially great for Thanksgiving!

I love this cranberry orange relish for a little something extra special. Cranberry sauce with orange juice is so simple to prepare at home, taking only about 15 minutes from start to finish.

This Cranberry Rosemary Shrub Cocktail is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail! A homemade cranberry shrub with hints of black pepper, rosemary, and cinnamon is combined with bourbon and seltzer for a festive and colorful drink.

Brining a turkey in this Rosemary Beer Smoked Turkey Brine will tenderize the meat and infuse it with a TON of flavor for Thanksgiving! Don’t worry, if you don’t have a smoker you can make a Roasted Rosemary Beer Brined Turkey instead. Either way will taste great, the main point is how delicious this Rosemary Beer Brine will make your turkey.

In this Sliced Sweet Potato Casserole, sweet potato slices are baked in a spiced orange maple glaze and sprinkled with juicy, bright pomegranate arils. It’s a gorgeous, colorful Thanksgiving side dish that is a little bit more on the healthier side without sacrificing flavor.

Classic mashed potatoes are elevated thanks to the addition of plenty of browned butter and fresh grated parmesan in this Browned Butter Parmesan Mashed Potatoes recipe. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving!

This apple crisp with oatmeal crumble topping is an elevated take on the classic dessert. Serve as is or enjoy with a scoop of ice cream! This might look like a super simple, maybe even a bit “basic,” apple crisp recipe, but I would tell you that it is definitely anything but!

The Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes (with Garlic and Sage). Cubed sweet potatoes tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper are roasted and then tossed generously with fresh garlic and sage.

Learn how to make a slow cooker spiral ham with this delicious recipe! The ham slow cooks during your busy day and comes out with great flavor thanks to the tasty honey mustard ham glaze.

While these tender Sweet Potato Rolls will make an excellent addition to any Thanksgiving menu, they’re also a great way to use up leftover baked sweet potatoes for a post-Thanksgiving treat. Use these Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls as buns for turkey sandwiches, too!

Butternut Squash and Kale Quinoa Stuffing is a fantastic vegetarian and gluten-free stuffing recipe loaded with tons of veggies and flavors.

Making Turkey Gravy from Drippings isn’t hard, but making gravy with no lumps can be! Learn how to make turkey gravy from pan drippings in 5 simple steps, plus my top tips for fixing lumpy gravy.

This Fresh Herb and Citrus Turkey Brine combines lots of fresh herbs with a subtle hint of citrus. Brining your turkey in this citrus brine will tenderize the meat and infuse it with a TON of flavor for Turkey Day!

This Apple Cider Sage Turkey Brine recipe results in a moist, flavorful turkey! In this post, I’ve also included a few rules you should know before attempting to brine a turkey.

This recipe for Honey Balsamic Carrots is a super simple way to make oven roasted carrots with lots of flavor! Keeping the carrots whole gives this side dish of whole roasted carrots a great presentation on the table! Learn all you need to know about how to roast carrots.

This Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is so full of color! The sweet and salty bites of squash pair well with the juicy pomegranate arils and the bold Roquefort cheese.

Traeger Smoked Turkey is one of my favorite ways to cook turkey for Thanksgiving. Come check out my tried and true method, along with my 8 pro tips for the best smoked turkey!

This recipe for Garlic Herb Peppercorn Turkey Dry Brine is full of flavor and will make your turkey shine on Thanksgiving! Dry brining a turkey is really simple and produces juicy, seasoned turkey meat.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic are a fantastic side dish that is full of delicious flavor — caramelized, roasted Brussels sprouts, savory bacon, and tangy balsamic vinegar.

This Pumpkin Pudding recipe is the perfect way to celebrate fall! It is easy to prepare, super creamy, and full of all your favorite fall spices. What isn’t to love about this recipe?

This Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake is made with a chocolate cookie crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and is topped with a rich chocolate ganache.

These Bite Sized Mini Cranberry Tarts will help you use up any leftover cranberry sauce from your Thanksgiving meal. They’re the perfect fall appetizer and take just 30 minutes to make!

This Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini appetizer is a cinch to prepare and doesn’t require any special serving utensils. Perfect for holiday parties!

Store-bought stuffing cubes are transformed into an easy but impressive appetizer in this Spinach Stuffing Balls recipe! Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas!

Wondering what to do with leftover cranberry sauce? Make this easy Whipped Cranberry Butter recipe! It’s a delicious accompaniment to toast or biscuits and is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce after Thanksgiving!

Deep Dish Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie is a unique Thanksgiving dessert your whole family will love! Serve with whipped cream or à la mode.

These Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Portobello Mushrooms make a great easy appetizer or simple side dish. This roasted portobello mushroom recipe has tons of flavor thanks to balsamic vinegar, thyme, and garlic.

This Rosemary Roasted Chicken is super moist with a crispy skin. Enjoy tonight for dinner and repurpose the leftovers in another dish tomorrow!

Freezing pie dough is a great way to save time when preparing for busy holidays! This post will show you how to freeze pie dough, how to freeze unbaked pie crusts, answer questions about freezing and thawing pie dough, and shares some of my favorite pie recipes.

This Pumpkin Cobbler recipe is totally homemade, no cake mix required! It features a spiced streusel topping and a creamy pumpkin filling. Easy enough for a busy weeknight, but impressive enough for Thanksgiving!

Welcome fall with the Ultimate Fall Produce Guide – it will tell you everything you need to know about what is in season this time of year along with 50 fall recipes to try.

If you love fresh strawberry cocktails, you’re bound to love this Strawberry Aperol Spritz! Aperol is infused with strawberries before being combined with prosecco and club soda in the classic spritz ratios. Cocktails don’t get more summery than this! 

Learn how to freeze avocados so you never waste leftovers again! Frozen avocado can be used in smoothies, or thawed to make dressings, dips, and spreads.

Learn how to freeze bell peppers and stock up while summer sale prices last! Having frozen bell peppers on hand makes for easy stir-fries, soups, and sauces throughout the year!

Need a simple yet elegant no-bake dessert for summer gatherings? Make this Strawberry Lemon Tart! The filling is reminiscent of no-bake cheesecake, but it’s creamier and richer thanks to the combination of mascarpone and cream cheese. 

This Homemade Raspberry Jam is low carb, nutrient dense and super simple to make! Made in just 20-minutes with only 4 ingredients and under 3 net grams of carbs per serving, this raspberry chia jam recipe is sure to be a new family favorite.

Pineapple, cilantro, and lime juice infuse this Pineapple Margarita with refreshing summer flavors. Make a small batch or prepare in a pitcher for parties! 

Strong, tart, and slightly sweet, a Mai Tai Cocktail is a classic rum cocktail that will transport you straight to the tropics! In this post, I’ll share how to make a mai tai completely from scratch as well as the best rum for mai tais, and so much more. 

Bitter, bubbly, and slightly sour, this Grapefruit Vodka Tonic is a refreshing twist on the classic cocktail! Who knew that vodka and grapefruit juice could taste so good?   

There are so many seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy during the summer season. Here’s a full summer produce guide, including a list of summer fruits and vegetables and 115 summer recipes.

Cucumber Mint Water is a simple recipe for cucumber infused water and the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. Learn everything you need to know about making this cucumber and mint water as well as recipe adaptations and storage tips. You’ll love how refreshing this cucumber water recipe is!

In this post, I’m breaking down How to Make Compound Butter, how to store it, and the many ways you can use it. Plus I’m sharing a master list of the various sweet and savory compound butter flavor ideas you can make!

Check out our Reader Favorite Top Cinco de Mayo Recipes! These ideas will help you build a Cinco de Mayo menu that will keep everyone’s appetite satisfied. You’ll find all the ideas you need for your Cinco de Mayo menu planning, whether you’re hosting a Cinco de Mayo Party, or just planning to make a Mexican themed meal at home.

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Welcome spring with the Ultimate Spring Produce Guide – it will tell you everything you need to know about what is in season during the spring, cooking with spring ingredients, and plenty of spring recipes to try.