Thanksgiving is all about the line-up on your plate, and I’ve rounded up my 11 absolute favorite Thanksgiving recipes to help you build the ultimate holiday feast. This year, I’m balancing time-honored classics like a perfectly golden roast turkey, rich veggie gravy, and ultra-creamy whipped mashed potatoes with an incredible spread of vibrant, seasonal sides. For example, there are sweet twists like mashed cinnamon sweet potatoes and maple pecan sweet potatoes. There are also savory showstoppers like green beans and tomatoes. Roasted Brussels sprouts are tossed with cranberries and bacon, so there is truly something for everyone. We’re even giving the vegetable crisper a major upgrade with low-carb mashed cauliflower, maple walnut roasted cabbage, and maple roasted delicata squash. Furthermore, a velvety roasted squash soup makes the perfect starter. All of these dishes are inspired by my own Thanksgiving favorites and traditions.
Grab your apron and let’s get cooking! Dive into the full recipes below to start planning your perfect holiday menu with all of my Thanksgiving Favorites!
The Ultimate Roast Turkey
This easy Roast Turkey recipe is hard to mess up! The secret is the herbed butter rubbed under and over the skin. It results in a nicely browned skin and a juicy, flavorful meat infused with lemon, shallot, and garlic flavors. I promise it will be the star of your holiday feast! Grass Roots is my favorite go-to for pasture raised turkeys! These turkey recipes absolutely earn their spot among Thanksgiving favorites in my kitchen.
This Veggie Gravy is perfect for Thanksgiving or any time you want a rich, delicious, and dairy-free savory sauce! Built from a vegetable foundation, nutritional bone broth, and pan drippings. Made without the use of flour or butter for a thick, creamy, umami gravy. Adding this gravy will quickly turn your meal into a new Thanksgiving favorite.
Are You Team White Potato or Sweet Potato?
Is it even Thanksgiving without the potatoes? Whether you love Whipped Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes or both, these recipes are sure to please. From white to sweet potatoes, there is a side dish here for every Thanksgiving favorite on your table.
These Thanksgiving favorite Paleo Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes are a must with my family! Looking for a low carb option? Whole30 Mashed Cauliflower is a creamy, savory, and low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. With these recipes, everyone can find their own Thanksgiving favorites among the classics and creative twists.
The Perfect Thanksgiving Favorite Soup Starter
Roasted Squash Soup subtly sweet, earthy, nutty, and the flavor gets deepened by the caramelization that happens during roasting. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and sage alongside aromatics like onions and garlic. Everything comes together in a thick and creamy bowlful of autumn comfort. In fact, soup like this always ranks among my Thanksgiving favorites for kicking off the meal.
Savory Thanksgiving Favorite Sides
Don’t pass up on some delicious green veggies ! Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes or Brussels Sprouts Cranberries and Bacon. These crowd-pleasers are perennial favorites at any Thanksgiving gathering.
Add a kiss of maple sweetness to your table with some Maple Walnut Roasted Cabbage or Maple Roasted Delicata Squash. These sweet and savory sides just might become your new Thanksgiving favorites this season.
Don’t forget to come back and leave a review of your Thanksgiving favorite from this holiday feast round up! XOXO, Penny
