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    Thanksgiving Recipes

    Gather around for a true Midwestern Thanksgiving - a cozy collection of classic recipes made for sharing.
    These Thanksgiving recipes bring together the flavors and traditions that make this holiday feel like home: perfectly roasted turkey, rich homemade gravy, buttery dinner rolls, and the pies everyone saves room for.

    Each dish is tested, family-approved, and easy to make ahead so you can enjoy the day instead of rushing through it. Whether you're hosting the full feast or bringing a single dish to share, you'll find simple, reliable recipes and make-ahead tips to help everything go smoothly.

    🧑‍🍳 Tested family favorites from our Midwestern kitchen - made for real home cooks and updated with clear, reliable timing and make-ahead tips.

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    • Whole roasted Thanksgiving turkey with golden skin.
      Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
    • A small white platter of sliced oven roasted turkey breast garnished with lemons and fresh parsley.
      Simple Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
    • Old-fashioned pumpkin bread loaf sliced on a wooden board, showing moist texture and golden brown crust.
      Pumpkin Bread Recipe
    • Slices of Honey Baked Ham fanned out on a platter garnished with parsley sprigs.
      Best Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe
    • Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole on a white plate on a light blue napkin.
      Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
    • A bowl full of creamy parmesan risotto garnished with shavings of parmesan cheese.
      Creamy Parmesan Risotto

    Main Dishes

    The centerpiece of every Thanksgiving table. These main dishes bring warmth, comfort, and that unmistakable "home for the holidays" feeling.

    • A small white platter of sliced oven roasted turkey breast garnished with lemons and fresh parsley.
      Simple Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
    • Slices of Honey Baked Ham fanned out on a platter garnished with parsley sprigs.
      Best Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe
    • Sliced slow roasted beef tenderloin aserved on a platter.
      Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin
    • Whole roasted Thanksgiving turkey with golden skin.
      Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

    Side Dishes

    These side dishes are the heart of a Midwestern feast - creamy, buttery, and made for sharing.

    ✨Make-Ahead Tip: Most casseroles can be assembled a day ahead and baked fresh on Thanksgiving morning.

    • Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes shown in white serving bowl with melting tabs of butter and fresh chopped Italian Parsley garnish.
      Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
    • Piece of the Best Jiffy Cornbread Recipe with butter on top.
      Best Jiffy Cornbread Recipe
    • Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole on a white plate on a light blue napkin.
      Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
    • Baked bread stuffing with a golden, lightly crisp top.
      Best Stuffing Recipe

    Desserts

    Finish your feast with cozy, homemade sweetness. From pumpkin bread to apple dumplings, these desserts taste like family gatherings and good memories.

    • Old-fashioned pumpkin bread loaf sliced on a wooden board, showing moist texture and golden brown crust.
      Pumpkin Bread Recipe
    • Close-up of three stacked Williams Sonoma pumpkin bars on a white plate, with visible pumpkin butter filling and crumb topping. Fall dessert made with cake mix.
      Williams-Sonoma Pumpkin Bars
    • Golden brown crescent roll apple dumplings baked in a white dish, bubbling with cinnamon sugar glaze.
      Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings
    • A stack of 3 apple pie bars on a white plate with a red apple in the background off to the right.
      Apple Pie Bars

    • Simple Pan Gravy dripping from a ladle into a gravy boat full of gravy.
      Simple Gravy Recipe
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Rustic hero shot of roasted garlic with bread, salt, and olive oil on wooden board.
      How To Make Roasted Garlic In The Oven
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Homemade garlic oil in a small dish with crushed garlic and herbs on a rustic board.
      Garlic Oil Recipe
      Cook Time1 Minutes
    • Red and green Italian Seasoning mixture pictured in a clear glass straight sided cup with little antique spoon. Pictured on a cream colored fringed napkin.
      Homemade Italian Seasoning
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • A whole baked focaccia in a cast iron skillet.
      Homemade Focaccia Bread Recipe
      Cook Time3 Hours
    • Leftover ham and bean soup served in a stoneware bowl with a silver spoon.
      Old Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup
      Cook Time2 Hours 15 Minutes
    • Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes piled in a white bowl on a striped kitchen towel.
      Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • A loaf of banana bread on a white plate.
      Old Fashioned Banana Bread
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • A whole pan of cinnamon rolls with icing.
      Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Soft & Gooey)
      Cook Time2 Hours 18 Minutes
    • Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich on a brioche bun and garnished with lettuce.
      Classic Chicken Salad
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Overhead shot of pumpkin spice in clear jar with antique spoon.
      Pumpkin Spice
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Crostini piled in a brown basket.
      How To Make Crostini From A Baguette
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Charcuterie board full of a variety of meats, cheeses, and nibbles.
      Simple Charcuterie Board Ideas
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Image showing clear bowl of Pumpkin Butter on a blue kitchen towel.
      Easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Chip dipped into spinach artichoke dip.
      Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Pan Gravy dripping from ladle into white gravy boat.
      Can You Freeze Gravy?
      Cook Time5 Minutes
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    Thanksgiving Favorites

    • A small white platter of sliced oven roasted turkey breast garnished with lemons and fresh parsley.
      Simple Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
    • Old-fashioned pumpkin bread loaf sliced on a wooden board, showing moist texture and golden brown crust.
      Pumpkin Bread Recipe
    • Slices of Honey Baked Ham fanned out on a platter garnished with parsley sprigs.
      Best Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe
    • Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole on a white plate on a light blue napkin.
      Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
    • A bowl full of creamy parmesan risotto garnished with shavings of parmesan cheese.
      Creamy Parmesan Risotto
    • Copycat Panera Greek Salad in a big white bowl with fresh pita bread on the side.
      Copycat Panera Greek Salad Recipe

    Popular Favorites

    • The best coleslaw for pulled pork in a white bowl with a spoon and a light blue towel to the side.
      Best Coleslaw For Pulled Pork
    • Piece of the Best Jiffy Cornbread Recipe with butter on top.
      Best Jiffy Cornbread Recipe
    • One pot Swedish meatballs and gravy on a white plate.
      Easy One Pot Swedish Meatballs With Egg Noodles
    • Chunky tomato sauce over spaghetti on a white plate.
      Oma's Easy German Spaghetti Recipe
    • Mini Apple Pies on a plate.
      Easy Mini Apple Pies In Muffin Tins
    • Juicy Grilled Ribeye with a pat of melting butter on top and garnished with herbs.
      Best Grilled Ribeye Recipe

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