Thanksgiving Recipes
Everything you need for a memorable table — from the centerpiece turkey to the final slice of pie. Browse by category and tap any recipe for the full ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Mains
The Thanksgiving centerpiece — roast and smoked turkey.
Classic Roast Turkey
A juicy, golden-roasted Thanksgiving turkey — brined overnight, rubbed with herb butter, and roasted low and slow until the skin is crackling and the meat is tender. The Thanksgiving centerpiece that never goes out of style.
Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey
A deep, smoky, slow-smoked Thanksgiving turkey with crisp, mahogany skin and juicy meat. Brined overnight and smoked over apple or cherry wood for the kind of flavor the oven can't give you.
Appetizers
Keep guests happy while you finish the meal.
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
A generous, harvest-themed charcuterie board loaded with cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruit, nuts, and honey — the easiest Thanksgiving appetizer and the perfect thing to keep guests happy while you finish the meal.
Classic Deviled Eggs
The Thanksgiving appetizer that disappears first — creamy, tangy deviled eggs with a whisper of mustard and a dusting of paprika. Easy to make ahead and impossible to stop eating.
Desserts
Pumpkin, pecan, and apple pies to close the table.
Classic Pumpkin Pie
A silky spiced pumpkin custard in a flaky butter crust — the Thanksgiving dessert standard. Easier than its reputation suggests, and make-ahead friendly so you can free up the oven.
Classic Pecan Pie
A gooey, bourbon-laced pecan pie with a crisp bottom crust and a toasted-pecan topping. Rich, sweet, and unmistakably Thanksgiving — the dessert that lasts in your memory.
Classic Double-Crust Apple Pie
A flaky, buttery double-crust apple pie filled with cinnamon-spiced fall apples. The Thanksgiving dessert that fills the house with the smell of the season — and tastes even better the next day.
Drinks
Festive Thanksgiving cocktails, mocktails, and warm spiced cider.
Spiced Mulled Apple Cider
A warm, fragrant mulled apple cider simmered with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and orange — the nonalcoholic Thanksgiving drink that fills the whole house with the smell of the season. Make it on the stove while the turkey rests.
Bourbon Cranberry Smash
A festive Thanksgiving cocktail that puts leftover cranberries to work — bourbon, fresh cranberry syrup, orange, and rosemary, smashed over crushed ice. The signature Thanksgiving drink that's as pretty as it is strong.
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
A cozy, dessert-style Thanksgiving cocktail — coffee liqueur and vodka layered over a pumpkin-spice cream that tastes like the season in a glass. The after-dinner drink that doubles as liquid pie.
Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail
A bright, fizzy nonalcoholic Thanksgiving mocktail — fresh cranberry syrup, orange, and sparkling water with a rosemary garnish. The festive drink everyone can raise, from the kids' table to the designated drivers.
Sides & Sauces
The sides and sauces everyone reaches for first.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Silky, buttery mashed potatoes made with Yukon Golds, warm cream, and a whisper of nutmeg. The Thanksgiving side everyone reaches for first — and the one you can make ahead.
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
A bright, tart homemade cranberry sauce simmered with orange zest and a cinnamon whisper — ready in 20 minutes and far better than canned. A make-ahead Thanksgiving staple that keeps all week.
Sage Stuffing (or Dressing)
A classic Thanksgiving stuffing — toasted cubes of sturdy bread folded with sautéed celery, onion, and a generous handful of sage, bound with broth and eggs and baked until the top is crackling golden.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed sweet potatoes seasoned with warm spices and brown sugar, crowned with a toasted marshmallow topping and a crunchy pecan-streusel. The Thanksgiving side that doubles as dessert.
Classic Green Bean Casserole
The Thanksgiving classic — tender green beans folded into a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with crisp fried onions and baked until bubbling. Comfort food that's been on the table for generations.
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Our step-by-step post walks you through brining, roasting, and carving.
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Cranberry Sauce Recipe
A fresh, tart cranberry sauce recipe with orange zest — better than canned.
Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
The classic stuffing (or dressing) with sage, plus sausage and vegetarian variations.
Green Bean Casserole
The classic green bean casserole and a from-scratch upgrade.
Pecan Pie Recipe
A rich, gooey pecan pie — the classic Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin & Apple Pie
The essential Thanksgiving pie recipes, plus simple desserts for a crowd.
Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey
Smoking time, temperature, and brining for a juicy, smoky bird.
Best Turkey Brine Recipe
The best turkey brine for a juicy, flavorful Thanksgiving bird — plus timing.
How Long to Brine a Turkey
Wet-brine and dry-brine times by turkey size, and what happens if you brine too long.
Vegetarian & Vegan Ideas
Plant-based Thanksgiving mains, sides, and desserts for a meatless table.
Gluten-Free, Keto & Healthy
Dietary-friendly Thanksgiving recipes and lighter swaps for everyone.
Appetizers & Charcuterie
Easy Thanksgiving appetizers and a show-stopping charcuterie board.
Cocktails & Mocktails
Festive Thanksgiving cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks for the whole table.
Leftovers Recipes
The best Thanksgiving leftovers recipes, from sandwiches to pot pie.