Thanksgiving is the ultimate celebration of gratitude, family and delicious food. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or planning an intimate dinner, this collection of easy, mouthwatering recipes will help you create your best-ever feast. From a perfectly roasted turkey infused with fresh herbs and citrus to comforting cornbread stuffing, vibrant roasted veggies and a stunning golden potato rosette, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And let’s not forget dessert—pumpkin pie and caramel apple cake are sure to delight your guests. These foolproof dishes will make your Thanksgiving memorable, stress-free, and filled with flavors your loved ones will cherish.
Roast turkey
- 1 (16 oz.) btle. olive oil
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth
- 3 bunches fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme and/or sage
- 1 small onion
- 1 orange
- 1 (12–14 lb.) turkey
Cornbread stuffing
- 1 (16 oz.) btle. oil
- 1 (2 lb.) pkg. self-rising cornmeal
- 1 (2 lb.) pkg. self-rising flour
- 1 (32 oz.) cont. lower- sodium chicken broth
- 1 (12 oz.) pkg. sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 2 shallots
- 1 bunch celery
- 1 carrot
- 1 bunch fresh sage
- 1 (1 lb.) pkg. butter
- 1 (32 oz.) carton buttermilk
- 1 (dozen) carton eggs
Brussels sprouts and radicchio
- 1 (16 oz.) btle. olive oil
- 1 (12 oz.) btle. honey
- 1 (10 oz.) pkg. walnuts
- 1½ lbs. Brussels sprouts
- 2 heads radicchio
- 2 large shallots
Thyme-roasted root vegetables
- 1 (16 oz.) btle. olive oil
- 2½ lbs. assorted root vegetables, such as beets, carrots, parsnips and onion
- 1 head garlic
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
Golden potato rosette
- 1 (3.12 oz.) cont. garlic powde
- 2 shallots
- 1 bunch fresh chives
- 3 lbs. russet potatoes
- 1 (5 oz.) pkg. shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 (5 oz.) cont. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (1 lb.) pkg. butter
Kitchen staples: salt, pepper, cooking spray
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Mini corn soufflé omelets
- 1 (1 oz.) cont. cayenne pepper
- 1 (5 oz.) jar flaky sea salt
- 1 (5.7 oz.) jar fine pink Himalayan salt
- 1 (1.62 oz.) jar smoked paprika
- 1 (1.5 oz.) cont. cream of tartar
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 1 (5 oz.) cont. fresh baby spinach
- 1 (8 oz.) cont. shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 (dozen) carton large eggs
- 1 (8 oz.) carton heavy cream
- 1 (1 lb.) pkg. butter
- Kitchen staples: pepper
Sweet holiday treats
Pumpkin pie
- 1 (11 oz.) pkg. piecrust mix
- 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
- 1 (12 oz.) btle. honey
- 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
- 1 (1 lb.) pkg. sugar
- 1 (2 oz.) cont. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (1 oz.) btle. vanilla extract
- 1 (dozen) carton eggs
- 1 (16 oz.) carton pasteurized egg whites
Caramel apple cake
- 1 (2 lb.) pkg. all-purpose flour
- 1 (2.37 oz.) cont. ground cinnamon
- 1 (8.1 oz.) cont. baking powder
- 1 (1 lb.) pkg. baking soda
- 1 (.7 oz.) cont. ground ginger
- 1 (16 oz.) pkg. light brown sugar
- 1 (1 lb.) pkg. confectioners’ sugar
- 1 (2 oz.) btle. vanilla extract
- 1 (12.25 oz.) jar caramel sauce
- 1 Fuji apple
- 2 (1 lb.) pkgs. butter
- 1 (dozen) carton eggs
- 1 (32 oz.) carton milk
Kitchen staples: salt, cooking spray
