Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is the opening even to the holiday season. It is a time for us to slow down and gather with family and friends to reflect on all of the blessings we have been given. The perfect time to give thanks for the lessons we have learned over the past year, prepare our hearts and minds before the end of year celebrations that are about to ensue. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to remember that there is always room at the table for one more.
Now don’t get me wrong I am also here for the food. In my family food is its own love language and Thanksgiving is like the Superbowl of food. So, we go big. There are always two turkeys, an obscene amount of side dishes and a plethora of sweets. I mean there isn’t a chance you will leave the table unsatisfied. With our love of food, it also means that you will find your tried and true Thanksgiving favorites on the table, but you will also find some more adventurous options to tempt your tastebuds. Here are a few of our go to favorites and a few that may be in the rotation this coming year.
Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey by Half Baked Harvest
Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie by Damn Delicious
Thanksgiving Salad Recipes
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad by Tastes Better from Scratch
Autumn Lentil Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing by Real Food Whole Life
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
Barbecue Smoked Turkey by The Sauce
Easy, No Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey by Tastes Better from Scratch
Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet ‘n’ Savory Bacon Pecans by Half Baked Harvest
Lightened Up Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes by Ambitious Kitchen
Garlic Bacon Sauteed Green Beans with Roasted Mushrooms by Good Life Eats
Charred Cranberry Mostarda by The Sauce
Cheesy Chive & Bacon Mashed Potatoes by The Wicked Noodle
Garlic Mac ‘n’ Cheese by Minimalist Baker
Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes by Show Me the Yummy
Maple Glazed Carrots with Goat Cheese & Pistachios by Ambitious Kitchen
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust and Caramel Sauce by Once Upon a Chef
Salted Caramel and Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars by Averie Cooks
Dutch Carmel Apple Pie by Blue Bowl
Whether you are gathering with your family or hosting a Friendsgiving this year I hope that one of these delicious recipes will add a little extra flavor to your holiday table.
