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Ready, set, eat! Now that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, you’ll need to get your holiday cooking schedule all planned out. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place—here, find tons of quick guides (like the one-stop shop for baking pies) and helpful holiday tips. To start, pick from one of the many Thanksgiving menus ahead!
You’ll find Thanksgiving recipes for any style of feast that fits your family. There's a potluck-style menu, a retro holiday menu, and an easy menu that’s ready in one hour or less! The best part is that you'll find everything you need from holiday appetizers to main courses and stuffing recipes to Thanksgiving desserts.
Choose a menu that your family will love, or mix-and-match the recipes for your own personalized gathering. For instance, you might want to incorporate some ideas from the kid-friendly menu while still keeping things seasonal with recipes from the cranberry-filled feast. "Everyone wants the same beloved dishes every year," Ree Drummond says about her own family dinner. But there are also those who like to branch out from time to time. So, go ahead and take your pick but don't forget to print out a copy of the Thanksgiving shopping list before you head to the grocery store!
Cowboy-Inspired Thanksgiving Menu
Whether or not you're feeding a crew of cowboys (like Ree Drummond), you might find comfort in this cowboy-inspired menu. After all, it's full of ranch-style dishes, skillet cornbread stuffing, hearty sides, western classics, and so much more. It's fit for a Thanksgiving dinner out on the range!
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Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip
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Cornbread Stuffing with Chorizo
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New Favorites Thanksgiving Menu
Ree's newest Thanksgiving recipes are all about making the holidays easier when she has unexpected guests at the door (which happens a lot these days!). "I never quite know when my kids, their friends, spouses or dogs will show up,” she says. So, here are some recipes she's keeping in her back pocket—some are classics while others are sure to become new favorites for your family, too!
Main Course:
Sheet Pan Chicken with Butternut Squash
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Flatbread with Blue Cheese and Pears
Pimento Cheese Thumbprint Crackers
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French Onion Potatoes au Gratin
Roasted Carrots with Honey Herb Butter
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One Hour or Less Thanksgiving Menu
A Thanksgiving dinner that’s ready in under an hour? Here's how to get everything on the table fast! Skip the turkey and make sheet pan chicken with roasted fall veggies—you'll get both a main course and a side dish in one! Whip up a quick white bean dip, 30-minute green beans, and a cranberry sauce that can be made months in advance. Even the dessert is ready in just 10 minutes!
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Stuffed Thanksgiving Menu
If you really want to impress your guests this holiday, try making a Thanksgiving menu with dishes that are all loaded and stuffed! You can start off with stuffed mushrooms and a pull-apart bread that’s stuffed with cheese. Then, move on to a stuffed turkey breast, loaded mashed potatoes, and stuffed winter squash. You’ll certainly be hitting the couch after this stuffed meal!
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Cornbread Stuffing with Chorizo
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
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Colorful Thanksgiving Menu
Many Thanksgiving dinners run the risk of being a bit beige and bland, but not this menu! It’s all about celebrating the vibrant colors of the season. Think: ruby reds, brights yellows, rich oranges, and even festive greens! Your meal will be as varied as the foliage outside.
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Dill Dip with Colorful Veggie Sticks
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Baby Kale Salad with Acorn Squash
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First-Timer's Thanksgiving Menu
Hosting your very first Thanksgiving dinner might seem stressful. After all, there are lots of dishes to be cooked, the table needs to be set, and you have to have enough wine for all your friends and family. But there's no reason to be intimidated when you're armed with our menu for first-time hosts. Here, you'll find easy recipes, crowd-pleasing favorites, and plenty of tricks for staying stress-free (Ree's turkey recipe will give you perfect results even if you’re a novice chef).
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Air Fryer Thanksgiving Menu
Whether you're looking for some healthier Thanksgiving recipes or just a way to give your oven a break, this menu of air fryer Thanksgiving dishes is just the thing to make your holidays easier. Plus, you'll be surprised by the results of the air fryer turkey—it's moist on the inside and has the crispiest skin. Serve it up with a few healthy air fryer sides, like green beans, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and more.
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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
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Super Casual Thanksgiving Menu
There's nothing fussy about this Thanksgiving menu. You can even keep on your favorite sweatpants while you eat. It's great for families who would rather have a low-key holiday without all the bells and whistles. Don't worry, there are still some traditional dishes to keep everyone in the family happy.
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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
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Broccoli Cheese and Cracker Casserole
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Bacon Lover's Thanksgiving Menu
Calling all, bacon lovers! This menu is loaded with all the salty, smoky, crispy goodness of bacon. Even the turkey is covered with bacon. Not only will the bacon in these dishes impart a ton of flavor, but it also gives your Thanksgiving recipes plenty of moisture. Just look at Ree's cornbread-bacon dressing—it's anything but dry. Plus, the candied bacon on her green bean casserole is one of the best things you'll ever eat!
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Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon
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Green Bean Casserole with Candied Bacon
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Whiskey Maple Sundaes with Bacon
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Thanksgiving Brunch Menu
Looking to serve Thanksgiving on the earlier side this year? Here's your chance to make Thanksgiving brunch! You can include both breakfast and lunch favorites, like Ree's cinnamon rolls, cranberry mimosas, and a big ham (just like on Easter).
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Sheet Pan Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
Cinnamon-Pecan Yeasted Waffles
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Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole
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Everything But the Turkey Menu
Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is all about the sides! "Sometimes, I even forget to put the turkey on my plate," Ree says. That's why we've come up with a holiday menu that focuses only on the side dishes (and a few starters, desserts, and drinks, too). You won't have to stress out about making a big turkey, but you'll still find plenty of hearty options that work for your Thanksgiving main course.
Main Course:
Creamy One-Pot Sausage Gnocchi
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Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
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Cauliflower and Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
Sautéed Green Beans with Pomegranates
Desserts:
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Potluck Thanksgiving
Whether you're attending a potluck or hosting one, you can't go wrong with these potluck-friendly dishes. They're easy to transport, easy to reheat, and great for feeding a crowd. The best part is—you don't even need to make a turkey! Go for the chicken and stuffing casserole instead, then enlist the help of your family and friends to bring one of the creative side dishes.
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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
Baked Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Shallots
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Cranberry Thanksgiving
It's cranberry season! You'll likely see stores stock up on fresh cranberries around Thanksgiving (although frozen cranberries can be found year-round). Of course, they're often used for classic holiday cranberry sauce, but they're also a versatile ingredient in so many other dishes, like cranberry-brie bites, apple-cranberry stuffing, and cranberry cake. Check out this cranberry menu filled with tons of sweet-tart flavor.
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Turkey and Cranberry Flatbreads
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Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Cranberries
Mini Corn Loaves with Cranberries and Pecans
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Around the World Thanksgiving Menu
If you're looking for recipes that go beyond the traditional American dishes, this global-influenced menu is the perfect fit. You'll find recipes inspired by a variety of cuisines, such as British beef wellington, Mediterranean green bean salad, Irish colcannon, and Jamaican jerk chicken.
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Mediterranean Green Bean Salad
Curried Veggie Lattice Pot Pie
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Thanksgiving for a Crowd
If there's anyone who knows a thing or two about feeding a crowd, it's Ree Drummond. She often makes a big 20-pound turkey for her crew at the holidays. You can also make more than one main course—like both turkey and ham! Check out our tips for how much turkey per person you need, then reach for the crowd-friendly recipes below. There are tons of casseroles, sheet pan recipes, and big platters of veggies.
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Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Crumble
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Spicy Thanksgiving Menu
Looking to kick things up this Thanksgiving? Try a menu filled with spicy, hot dishes! Whether it's a chipotle-glazed turkey, cajun green bean casserole, or a cornbread garnished with jalapeño peppers, these recipes are for anyone who can handle a bit of heat. And don't think we forgot about the dessert either—there's a spiced pecan pie made with ancho chile powder that'll have you reaching for a glass of milk.
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Honey-Chipotle Glazed Turkey with Gravy
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Thingies
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Stuffing with Chorizo and Poblanos
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Retro Thanksgiving Menu
Add a bit of nostalgia to your Thanksgiving table with these holiday recipes that are a blast from the past. It's everything you loved about Thanksgiving as a kid, including tried-and-true classics like cocktail meatballs and rustic dinner rolls, plus updated versions of green bean casserole and cranberry jello salad that make them worthy of a comeback.
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Ham with Cherry-Pineapple Glaze
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Broccoli Cheese and Cracker Casserole
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Shortcut Thanksgiving
If you'd rather spend more time with family than in a hot kitchen, this shortcut Thanksgiving menu is for you! With recipes like self-rising biscuits and a quick and easy apple tart, you'll be surprised by how simple a Thanksgiving dinner can be (while still being special enough to impress your guests). All of the dishes are ready in under an hour and some recipes even put your kitchen appliances to good use. Air fryer turkey, anyone?!
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Ree Drummond-Inspired Thanksgiving Menu
"In the Drummond family, Thanksgiving is not a time to tinker with tradition," Ree says. So, many of the dishes on this menu are classics, like her beloved late mother-in-law's cornbread dressing and the mashed potatoes that her family simply can't do without. For the main event, Ree likes to brine her turkey—it's surprisingly easy to do!
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Sautéed Green Beans with Pomegranates
Cornbread Thanksgiving Dressing
Delicious, Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Sweet and Savory Thanksgiving Menu
Calling all dessert lovers! This sweet and savory menu has a big emphasis on the sweet! It's loaded with ingredients like maple syrup, honey, brown sugar, and marshmallows. Even the roasted vegetables are topped with a sweet pecan crumble. Of course, there are plenty of dessert options to choose from, but the recipe that will have everyone jumping for joy is the caramel apple martini.
Main Course:
Maple-Rosemary Roast Turkey
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries
Skillet Biscuits with Cinnamon-Honey Butter
Candied Carrots
Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Crumble
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