When it comes to this time of year, I can’t seem to get enough of homestyle cooking. And, for me, that is defined by the use of root vegetables like potatoes, turnips, parsnips, carrots, beets, etc. I grew up eating those types of veggies at least once a week, so when I decided to share this collection of recipes, it was difficult to narrow it down to just a dozen or so. Therefore, these recipes are all of the favourites that I have shared with you over the years. These are the best 59 Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes anywhere!
There are a lot of recipes to share here in this post, so I’m going to stop talking and just jump right in! I have broken down the recipes into sections so that you can scroll quickly to the section you are most interested in. After all, not everyone is going to obsess over the brussels sprouts recipes, like me!
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TURKEY – EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE THANKSGIVING MAIN!
I have 10 turkey recipes that I’m going to share with you in this section. I’ll start with my easy recipe for roasting a whole turkey, but then I’ll share a few ideas for turkey legs and thighs because not everyone wants – or needs – to prepare a large main. I’ve also got some really good recipes for using up that leftover turkey meat too!
Whole Roasted Turkey
Roasting a whole turkey does not need to be complicated. For a super moist and delicious turkey, you only need 5 ingredients and a little patience. The secret to keeping a turkey from drying out in the oven is butter, and it’s so easy!
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Butter Basted Turkey Legs and Thighs with Fresh Herbs
A sure way to keep cheaper cuts of turkey moist and tasting great is with butter. Butter Basted Turkey Legs and Thighs with Fresh Herbs guarantee flavour and moistness! These are a great option for those of us who don’t have a large family for dinner. There’s no need to buy a whole turkey!
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Smoked Turkey Legs
When I think of Smoked Turkey Legs, I think of summer, Disney, and the Kings who ruled the medieval ages. The turkey legs at Disney are famous and the long lines of visitors waiting to get their hands on one is proof! It’s that smell that gets to you; it wafts about and finds it’s way to your nose. It’s hard to resist, but those long lines are a great deterrent. Save your time and make them at home. It really couldn’t be easier!
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Honey Garlic Turkey Wings
My all-time favourite ingredient combination, which is garlic and honey, are the dominant flavours in these Honey Garlic Turkey Wings. If you ever feel like there’s not enough meat on a chicken wing, give turkey wings a try! They are super moist and more filling too!!
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30 Minute Turkey Teriyaki
Boneless skinless turkey thighs are seasoned in a basic marinade and pan fried until golden brown and tender. Tossed in a quick homemade sauce, 30 Minute Turkey Teriyaki is a fresh approach to preparing heart-healthy turkey. It’s so easy, so fast, and so delicious, so why serve turkey only at Thanksgiving!?
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Bacon and Turkey Panini
Stuffed to the max with sliced turkey, crispy bacon, and cranberry sauce, this Bacon and Turkey Panini is very juicy and loaded with melted, gooey cheese! If you don’t have a panini press, don’t worry; I have a solution!
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Turkey and Stuffing Tortilla Pizza
Quick and easy, and a great option for using up holiday leftovers! Turkey and Stuffing Tortilla Pizza has all of the holiday flavours you love on a cheesy, crispy, oven-baked tortilla. Pile on your turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce too. Oh, and don’t forget the cheese! Doesn’t that sound delicious?
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Crack Turkey Salad
Piled high on a sandwich, or scooped up with your favourite snacking crackers, this is a recipe you won’t be able to get enough of! This salad is called Crack Turkey Salad for a reason!
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Leftover Turkey Soup
A hearty and wholesome soup prepared with fresh root vegetables, rice, and leftover turkey breast meat. Put leftover holiday turkey to good use with this Leftover Turkey Soup recipe!
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Leftover Turkey Casserole with Biscuits
A home-style, family-favourite casserole was never this easy! Use leftover turkey and store-bought biscuits, canned condensed soup, and frozen veggies to prepare this hearty Leftover Turkey Casserole with Biscuitsthe whole family will love!
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IS TURKEY NOT YOUR THING?
Not every family likes a turkey dinner. Even though I think turkey is the most common main found at any home at Thanksgiving, I’m sure they are many families that would rather ham or even chicken. If that family happens to be yours, I’ve got some really great mains that could work well with many of the sides in this 59 Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes collection!
Oven Roasted Beef Sirloin Tip Roast
Succulent and moist, and slowly braised with onions and a delicious home-made broth consisting of brewed coffee, Beef Sirloin Tip Roast is delicious and a perfect meal for the entire family! Slow cooking and locking in the moisture is the key to a tender, fall apart roasted beef sirloin dinner!
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Pineapple Glazed Ham
This boneless glazed ham is super easy to prepare and everyone loves it! The ham is tender and moist; it is salty, sweet and a little tart too, which makes it the perfect Easter main! Serve this retro-inspired dish the easy way – no need for carving and fancy presentation. Pineapple Glazed Ham has all the flavour without all the fuss!
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Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Virginia Ham
Take all of the guesswork out of preparing a large ham with this recipe! Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Virginia Ham is easy to prepare and it looks incredible! This ham is perfectly baked, it is moist and tender, and has a sweet and sticky glaze with just a little bite to it – you will hope for leftovers, because this ham is too good to not have some the next day!
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Sheet Pan Roasted Sausage Dinner
One pan dinners are all the rage, especially one that combines great tasting pork sausage and veggies.Doesn’t this look delicious? It takes only 45 minutes to prepare this delicious Sheet Pan Roasted Sausage Dinner!
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Sunday Roast Chicken
A slow-roasted chicken is a classic Sunday main, and when it comes to Sunday Roast Chicken, simple is best! No fuss, no mess; just home-style taste and a moist, deliciously seasoned whole chicken.
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IS IT EVEN THANKSGIVING WITHOUT POTATOES?
We love potatoes, however, we never eat them more than once a month. I’m not counting fries in this, because we do have fish and chips or a burger and fries at least once a month. But, I’m talking about baked potatoes or mashed potatoes in this case. Here are some of my favourite ways to prepare potatoes!
Salt and Vinegar Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes are everyone’s favourite comfort food and side dish, which is what makes it the most common side dish in many homes and on manyoccasions. But, boring mashed potatoes are a thing of the past! Salt and Vinegar Mashed Potatoes are such a refreshing and welcome change! Made with malt vinegar and sea salt, these potatoes are a great side for almost any main!
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Homestyle Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
There are easier ways to make scalloped potatoes, but taking the easy way isn’t always the best way! Homestyle Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are so worth the extra effort!!
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Russet and Sweet Potato Skillet Hash
In this recipe, russet and sweet potatoes are combined to create a savoury and sweet rustic side dish.A skillet hash is a common family favourite, but this dish would be completely holiday table ready!
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Herb Butter Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes are everyone’s favourite comfort food and side dish, which is what makes it the most common side dish in many homes and on manyoccasions. But, boring mashed potatoes are a thing of the past! Add lots of fresh herbs and butter to make them extraordinary!
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Roasted Hasselback Potatoes
A beautiful side dish, a great little appetizer, or eat them all and call it a main! Roasted Hasselback Potatoes are fast and easy, budget-friendly, and oh, so delicious! I bet you can’t eat just one!
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Roasted Potatoes with Herbs and Crunchy Onions
The most humble of all vegetables is absolute perfection in this Roasted Potatoes with Herbs and Crunchy Onions recipe. They’re soft and fluffy on the inside with a golden exterior, and paired with simple seasonings and onions. Potatoes never tasted this good before!
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Potato and Kale Gratin
How does one make kale a comfort food?They combine it with potatoes in a béchamel sauce and bake it in the oven until it becomes golden and bubbly; Potato and Kale Gratin – a new comfort food option!
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Easy Hash Brown Casserole
This casserole is not for a dieter, but for those who live life to the fullest and are carefree about things like calories, fat, or sodium. Easy Hash Brown Casserole is unapologetically the best casserole you’ll ever eat!
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GREEN BEANS
I’m not a huge lover of green beans, but I prepare them every Thanksgiving because John.e loves them. To be honest, I’m not sure if green beans are much of a traditional Thanksgiving side here in Canada, but I know in the United States, green beans are certainly a must in most homes.
Herb Buttered Corn and Green Beans
Herb Buttered Corn and Green Beans is a rustic, delicious, family-pleasing vegetable side dish. The fresh herbs make this dish fresh and flavourful, but let’s face it, everything sautéed in butter is better! This inexpensive side is perfect for any family dinner, yet, special enough for Thanksgiving too!
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Sautéed Lemon Butter Parmesan Green Beans
One of the easiest and most satisfying side dishes is green beans – especially with lemon butter, parmesan, and pine nuts! Sautéed Lemon Butter Parmesan Green Beans are the new green bean casserole!!
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Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Beautifully and deliciously simple,Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots, is a fresh, light, and easy side dish alternative to the popular green bean casserole – no need for heavy creamed soup additives here! Use a mix of green and yellow wax beans for an even better presentation!
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CORN
Like green beans, corn is another one of those sides that may or may not be common on a Thanksgiving table. We love corn, in fact, I might say that it is one of my favourite vegetables! We love a side of corn that is seasoned with salt and pepper and sauteed in a little butter. But, for Thanksgiving, we need to jazz them up a bit. If you love corn, or if you have corn for Thanksgiving, try one of these recipes!
Skillet Confetti Corn
A bright, bold, and fresh summer side is right here! Skillet Confetti Corn is the most delicious summer side and it takes less than twenty minutes from start to finish. Sautéed in butter, corn is paired with bell peppers, red onions, jalapenos, and green onions. It’s one of those sides you always wish you made more of!
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Smoky Stovetop Charred Corn
Side dishes do not need to be fancy to be impressive and delicious. For example, Smoky Stovetop Charred Corn has only four ingredients and takes less than ten minutes!
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Stovetop Cream Cheese Corn
Easily transform frozen corn into the most delicious side dish in twenty minutes. Stovetop Cream Cheese Corn is side dish perfection! Watch the cream cheese and milk melt together with the corn to create a very tasty side dish in 20 minutes flat!
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SQUASH
When it comes to a really good squash recipe, I’m all about roasted squash. You will never find me cooking with spaghetti squash; I just don’t care for the texture. But, when it comes to butternut squash or acorn squash, there never seems to be enough!
Roasted Acorn Squash
When preparing vegetables as a side dish, simple and uncomplicated is best. A great tasting vegetable shouldn’t be over-flavoured with additional ingredients. Roasted Acorn Squash uses a few seasonings to elevate the flavour, but the squash is the star!
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Butternut Squash Casserole
Everyone’s favourite fall vegetable, butternut squash, is baked to perfection in a creamy, cheesy casserole. Butternut Squash Casserole is my new favourite comfort food!
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Maple Glazed Squash
Maple syrup and roasted root vegetables go together like bread and butter. If you need proof, try this Maple Glazed Squash. Using a total of four ingredients, squash is transformed into a fall side dish worth its weight in gold! Whatever you do, don’t skip out on adding the cinnamon!
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Hate on me if you wish, but I have to say this – I love brussels sprouts! They are the perfect little cabbages with such a great flavour. If you don’t love them, it’s probably because you haven’t had them prepared the right way. And, none of this bacon nonsense! Stop using bacon to cover up the taste of an already delicious vegetable. Here are three of my favourite sprouts recipes. Please, do yourself a favour, and try at least one!
Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms
A hearty and delicious side dish that comes together in one pan; Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms is a meaty, vegetarian alternative. Serve with fried eggs for a complete meal!
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Brussels Sprouts with Corn and Onions
The much hated brussels sprout is reborn with new life and pizzazz! Brussels Sprouts with Corn and Onions has a spicy option, which gets a thumbs up from me! Searing the sprouts gives them so much flavour! Surely, these will win over the most rigid hater of this humble vegetable.
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Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries
Properly roasting a vegetable is an art form. Whole Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries is simple enough, but it’s important to infuse lots of flavour to maximize the appreciation for the end result.
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CARROTS
Carrots are another one of those vegetables that we absolutely love. In fact, we probably eat them raw more than we do roasted, boiled, or steamed. But, when it comes to Thanksgiving, they are present every single year. I think they deserve a section all their own in this list of my 59 Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes!
Savoury Roasted Carrots
A wonderful, earthy side dish, Savoury Roasted Carrots combines dried pantry herbs with olive oil to make a home-style, rustic – and colourful! – side dish.
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Roasted Jumbo Carrots
An easy, rustic, and budget friendly side dish that looks like a million bucks! Roasted Jumbo Carrots are browned and charred on the outside, but soft and tender on the inside. Perfectly seasoned and a great side dish to serve with almost any meal!
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Mashed Turnip and Carrots with Herb Butter
Nothing compares to the rustic simplicity ofMashed Turnip and Carrots with Herb Butter. Comforting and wholesome, it will add a pop of colour and flavour to any autumn dinner. Serve this side at Thanksgiving – it’s delicious with gravy too!
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Oven Baked Carrot Fries
The simplicity of these Oven Baked Carrot Fries is what makes them so delicious. With a little salt and pepper to season, and some fresh thyme, this is a side dish everyone will love!
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Creamy Cheesy Carrot Casserole
Baked to perfection, in a bubbly, creamy, cheesy casserole, with a crispy panko crumb topping, these carrots are delightfully simple and delicious!
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MORE THANKSGIVING-WORTHY VEGETABLES
I’m going to put everything that isn’t potatoes, green beans, corn, squash, brussels sprouts, or carrots into this next section. Here, I will include cauliflower, shallots, radishes, turnips, etc. All of these are delicious too, but not very common in terms of Thanksgiving recipes. Although, my mom would have disagreed completely. She never did let a Thanksgiving pass by without turnips!
Roasted Shallots
Casually simple, elegantly delicious; roasted shallots couldn’t possibly get any easier and the possibilities are endless! Serve this at your next holiday meal, or stir them into mashed potatoes!
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Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Gratin
When you bake cauliflower in cheese, it becomes comfort food. Did you know that? Try this Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Gratin; it’s sure to change your mind!
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Roasted Parsnips and Onions
A delicious side dish for any occasion, Roasted Parsnips and Onions is loaded with simple, rustic flavours; and is very budget friendly.Seasonal root vegetables, like parsnips, are often overlooked, but roasting them unlocks so much delicious flavour!
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Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
A mashed potato substitute that’s health conscious and free of butter and heavy cream. Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is creamy, flavourful, and delicious without all of the calories and extra fat. The addition of fresh green onions adds a crisp, refreshing taste. A great side for any meal, but impressive and tasty enough for something special like Thanksgiving!
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Rosemary Roasted Radishes
If you’ve never had a roasted radish, you’re in for a treat! Rosemary Roasted Radishes are mellow in flavour, gorgeous in colour, easy to make, and low in carbs.Healthy, delicious, and cheap; this side dish is sure to please and surprise!
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Make Ahead Creamy Vegetable Casserole
A make ahead casserole consisting of vegetables and a creamy sauce – served as a side or a main, this casserole will most certainly get vegetables onto your table and into the bellies of your loved ones. This dish can easily be reheated without loosing any of the creaminess, cheesiness, or texture!
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Brown Butter Mushrooms and Shallots
Brown Butter Mushrooms and Shallots is an earthy and rustic side dish needs nothing more than a few mushrooms, shallots, and some basic aromatics. Oh, and butter; lots of butter!
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Sauteed Green Peas
A side dish needn’t be complicated and fussy; Sauteed Green Peas is a wonderful side to almost any meal! Just a few basic ingredients, like peas, garlic, and shallots is all you need to transform the humble pea into an extraordinary side!
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Buttery Stovetop Turnip
Buttery Stovetop Turnip is a simple vegetable side dish prepared with dried herbs from your spice rack. This side is rich in flavour, yet very inexpensive and budget-friendly.
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IF THERE’S NO GRAVY, I’M NOT EATING!
When I was growing up, my mom probably served gravy with something at least once a week. That might have been a traditional Newfoundland Jiggs dinner, or she may have served it with roasted chicken and mashed potatoes. My favourite was when she prepared gravy with seal meat and served it over homemade fries. With John.e being a vegetarian, I’ve learned to make gravy without drippings and it’s wonderful!
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
A good gravy is a must-have for the home chef. Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy is not only for vegetarians; it’s thick and hearty, and loaded with mushrooms and herbs. Here’s an easy meatless gravy that’s the perfect condiment for any palate.
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Homestyle Gravy with Peas and Carrots
Thick or thin, the choice is yours, but when it comes to Homestyle Gravy with Peas and Carrots, I think thick is best! This easy to make from scratch gravy is deliciously savoury and a perfect vessel to suspend those buttered carrots and peas into! Pour liberally over mashed potatoes and dig in!
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TWO MORE MUST-HAVE SIDES IN OUR HOME
Who doesn’t love stuffing!? In our home, the words stuffing and dressing are interchangeable because most Newfoundlanders refer to stuffing as dressing. My mom would word it like this: “I’m stuffing the turkey with the dressing.” Here, I’ll share with you the dressing/stuffing that my mom used to make. It can be served on its own or you can stuff a turkey with it. The other is one that I made for the first time about ten years ago because I needed stuffing to go with John.e’s Tofurkey. That stuffing has become a family favourite and I make it for Thanksgiving and Christmas every year.
Traditional Newfoundland Savoury Dressing
Loved throughout Newfoundland, this traditional baked dressing uses pure savoury to transform a bread stuffing into something extraordinarily tasty! The same preparation method is applied whether you bake or pan-fry the dressing, and even if you stuff it into your turkey!
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Baguette Stuffing with Swiss Chard and Caramelized Onions
Say good bye to mushy stuffing! Baguette Stuffing with Swiss Chard and Caramelized Onions is chunky, hearty, and vegetarian too! This stuffing is great for any occasion or feast!
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SALAD AT THANKSGIVING? YES – WARM SALADS!
If you’re a smaller family, or if you’re not looking forward to preparing half a dozen recipes, you might want to opt for a warm salad. You can serve any of these alongside your turkey, ham, or chicken!
Warm Potato and Green Pea Salad
This warm salad consists of pillow-soft baby potatoes, bright green peas, and lots of fresh dill. These are tossed in a dressing prepared with olive oil, grainy mustard, champagne vinegar, and seasonings. Serve this dish anytime, because a really good potato salad is always a hit!
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Warm Mushroom and Barley Salad
A warm, hearty salad is a great wintertime dinner option, but it’s also quite delicious served as a main on a warm, spring evening. Warm Mushroom and Barley Salad is prepared with caramelized shallots and is bursting with bright citrus-y flavour too!
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Kale and Sweet Potato Farro Salad
When summer ends, salads become heartier and more flavourful. This warm Kale and Sweet Potato Farro Salad is dressed in a light orange and ginger glaze; it’s super high in protein, and delicious too!
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PASTA ON THANKSGIVING
In the last section, I mentioned that if in the case you didn’t want to make lots of sides to serve with your turkey, you might want to make a warm salad. However, if in the case you don’t want to prepare a turkey or a ham at all, you can still manage to prepare a meal fit to be called Thanksgiving dinner by serving a pasta dish! I have three pasta recipes that would easily compete with any Thanksgiving dinner!
Brown Butter Pasta with Spinach and Goat Cheese
Prepared with humble ingredients, Brown Butter Pasta with Spinach and Goat Cheese has the look and taste of elegance, but is very inexpensive and unpretentious. If you’ve never tasted pasta tossed in a properly prepared brown butter, you’re in for a treat! After all, not every pasta dish needs tomato sauce!
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Creamy Pasta with Shallots and Swiss Chard
Something magical happens when shallots and Swiss chard are sauteed and combined in a homemade creamy cheese sauce with pasta.
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Thanksgiving Mushroom Tortellini
Loaded with fresh mushrooms and deep homey flavours that are synonymous with Thanksgiving, this vegetarian tortellini is the ultimate fall comfort food! Who can resist mushrooms fried in butter? That’s only the start for this Thanksgiving Mushroom Tortellini!
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NOW, PUT IT ALL TOGETHER!
Here’s how I suggest you do it. First, scroll through the recipes in this post and select your main. Are you going with the traditional turkey? Or are you thinking that this year you might want to roast a ham instead? Once you have decided on that, it’s time to pick your sides.
Scroll through each section and stop at the sections that appeal to you. If you happen to be one of those people who does not care for the taste of brussels sprouts, skip over that section and move on to the next. Pick a few sides – anywhere from 3-6 of them – and pair them with your main.
Lastly, don’t forget to select a gravy and stuffing recipe too. And, if at the end of it all, this seems overwhelming for you, then opt for a warm salad with roasted chicken. In fact, make the salad and pick up a rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store if that pleases you! Finally, you could always make some Thanksgiving-flavoured pasta and call it a day.
I wish I could invite you all to my home for Thanksgiving dinner because I absolutely love to cook and I go all out with a turkey, a Tofurkey for the vegetarian, two stuffings, at least 4-6 sides, and sometimes, two gravies too! Ha! All I ask is that you bring dessert because I can’t make a pumpkin pie to save my life! Happy Thanksgiving, Dear Reader, to you and your family. Whatever you eat for dinner, I hope it tastes absolutely wonderful and fills your belly! Now, who’s ready for Christmas!!!!????
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