22 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes: A Traditional Thanksgiving Menu from RecipeLion (2024)

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Make your Thanksgiving meal one to remember!

Whether you're in charge of Thanksgiving dinner every year, or are attempting to cook a meal for the very first time, the process doesn't have to be difficult! This free eCookbook, 22 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes: A Traditional Thanksgiving Menu From RecipeLion, makes cooking Thanksgiving dinner quick, easy and pain-free. We've been busy in our test kitchen creating this ultimate Thanksgiving menu that covers everything from the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, to classic Thanksgiving side dishes, to easy Thanksgiving desserts! It's your one-stop-shop for making a holiday meal your guests will rave about.

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Dear Cooking Enthusiast,

Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table with loved ones and enjoy a delicious feast. Whether you're a seasoned chef or beginner home cook, 22 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes: A Traditional Thanksgiving Menu From RecipeLion will help you prepare an amazing Thanksgiving dinner menu that will impress your guests. We’ve been working hard in the kitchen to bring you these tried-and-true easy Thanksgiving recipes.

Learn how to make the best easy Thanksgiving dessert recipes, Thanksgiving side dishes, and other delicious and simple recipes for Thanksgiving with this complete collection from the RecipeLion Test Kitchen. Our traditional Thanksgiving menu includes a mix of traditional Thanksgiving food with some out-of-the-ordinary recipes for a dinner that your guests will gobble up.

22 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes: A Traditional Thanksgiving Menu from RecipeLion is the only guide you need to create a complete memorable Thanksgiving dinner menu this holiday season. Be sure to print out this great collection of super easy Thanksgiving recipes so that you’ll have it on hand for the holiday.

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Potato Side Dishes

No traditional Thanksgiving menu is complete without at least a few potato side dishes. Whether your family likes mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, or other easy Thanksgiving recipes with potatoes, we've got you covered.

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Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Cracker Barrel Style (pg. 7) - If you've ever had the mashed potatoes at Cracker Barrel, you know how creamy and delicious they are. You'll love this easy Thanksgiving recipe!

Heavenly Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole (pg. 11) - This is like your classic sweet potato casserole recipe, but with the sweet addition of pineapple to add an extra flavor element.

Country Cottage Potato Bake (pg. 8) - This easy Thanksgiving side dish only requires a few simple ingredients! It takes your standard mashed potatoes to the next level of cheesy goodness.

Vegetable Side Dishes

Vegetable side dishes are always needed to round out a traditional Thanksgiving menu, and these delicious dishes are as easy to make as they are great-tasting. From corn casserole, to green bean casserole, you'll find all the vegetable side dishes you need right here!

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Mom's Carrot Mold (pg. 17) - This old-fashioned recipe is like a cross between carrot cake and bread. It's a delicious Thanksgiving side dish that has been in the family for generations.

Southern Grandma's Corn Pudding (pg. 13) - You won't believe how amazing this corn pudding is! No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without it.

Molly's Green Bean Casserole (pg. 16) - Of course, every holiday feast needs a green bean casserole! This one is homemade, and you can definitely taste the difference.

Bread and Biscuit Recipes for Thanksgiving

From easy biscuit recipes, to delicious sweet breads, these carb-loaded treats are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu. Serve them warm slathered with butter, or make them ahead of time to cut down on work on Thanksgiving morning!

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Even Better KFC Buttermilk Biscuits (pg. 19) - You can't beat a copycat recipe for KFC's buttermilk biscuits! These are perfect when served with butter or for slopping up extra gravy.

Amish Apple Bread (pg. 21) - Serve this fall-flavored bread with dinner, or for dessert! This bread is perfect if you're travelling to a Thanksgiving meal and need to bring a dish to pass.

Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread (pg. 23) - Cornbread is one of those classic and easy Thanksgiving recipes that has to make an appearance on the dinner table every year.

More Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Let's not forget about these classic Thanksgiving side dishes! Stuffing and cranberry sauce are a definite must when it comes to planning the perfect Thanksgiving dinner menu.

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Slow Cooker Dressing (pg. 26) - We love this Thanksgiving dressing recipe because it cooks in the slow cooker, freeing up valuable oven space!

Classic Cranberry Sauce (pg. 28) - A classic cranberry sauce recipe that's perfectly paired with turkey. It's so easy that you'll never go back to the canned version again.

Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

No matter how much you stuff yourself at dinner, there's always room for dessert. These easy Thanksgiving dessert recipes are the perfect ending to a delicious meal. From classic pies, to new takes on traditional Thanksgiving desserts, you'll love each and every recipe in this chapter.

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Simple Southern Apple Pie (pg. 32) - Apple pie is an American classic, and this Southern version was absolutely delicious.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie (pg. 34) - You definitely won't miss the crust in this amazing pumpkin pie recipe! It's perfect for those with food allergies or sensitivities.

Five Layer Pecan Pie (pg. 36) - With layer upon layer of deliciousness, this pecan pie recipe is one that everyone will want the recipe for.

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FAQs

What are the 10 traditional Thanksgiving foods? ›

Here are our favorite traditional Thanksgiving dishes that are delicious and easy to make.
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: Up to 4 people. ...
  • Stuffing. ...
  • Green Bean Casserole. ...
  • Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Baked Corn. ...
  • Mac and cheese. ...
  • Peas & Water Chestnuts. ...
  • Fresh Rolls.
Oct 28, 2021

What are the 5 most common sides served on Thanksgiving Day? ›

First things first: If you're going for the most quintessential Thanksgiving, you've got to have the classics. We're talking stuffing, sweet potato casserole, gravy, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce

What is a must for Thanksgiving dinner? ›

But a few things are guaranteed, no matter where I am or who I'm with: There will be turkey; there will be stuffing; there will be cranberry sauce, gravy, potatoes, and pie.

What are the 3 traditional foods Americans eat during Thanksgiving? ›

Millions of people across the United States will sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey, potatoes, squash, corn, and cranberries. These foods have become synonymous with Thanksgiving, but how did they end up on tables from Maine to California?

What is a traditional list for Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer. The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie.

What is a traditional Black Thanksgiving dinner? ›

This is usually a mix of traditional Thanksgiving food and Black culture. You'll see the classic Thanksgiving dishes like turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing paired with collard greens, yams, mac and cheese, and other traditional Black dishes.

What is the most unpopular Thanksgiving food? ›

For the third year in a row, cranberry sauce takes the cake as the least favorite Thanksgiving food. It is disliked by more than 31 percent of respondents, according to a survey conducted by SurveyMonkey on behalf of The Vacationer, a travel and vacation content site.

What is the most eaten meat on Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey is the most common main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner, to the point that Thanksgiving is sometimes colloquially called "Turkey Day." Alexander Hamilton proclaimed that "no citizen of the United States should refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day", and Benjamin Franklin had high regard for the wild turkey as an ...

What is the number one side dish for Thanksgiving? ›

Mashed potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish for a reason, and we definitely look forward to serving up this delicious dish every November.

How many sides should you have at Thanksgiving? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

What to bring to a Thanksgiving dinner as a guest? ›

Here are a couple of suggestions:
  • Flowers (arranged in a vase or container)
  • Cornucopia.
  • Box of chocolates.
  • Box of teas.
  • Gourmet treats like specialty cheeses, jam containers, crackers or a beautifully packaged gourmet gift basket.
  • Wine.
  • Holiday drink mix.
  • Book.
Nov 16, 2023

What are the basics of a Thanksgiving meal? ›

Essential Thanksgiving
  • Turkey.
  • Gravy.
  • Potatoes.
  • Cranberry Sauce.
  • Stuffing.
  • Something Orange.
  • Green & Snappy Vegetables.
  • Pies.
Nov 12, 2013

How do you simplify Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Tips To Simplify Thanksgiving Entertaining
  1. Pick the menu early. Don't leave menu planning and shopping to the last minute. ...
  2. Brine your bird. Turkey is the centerpiece of the feast, so give it every opportunity to shine. ...
  3. Start prep work a few days before Thanksgiving. ...
  4. Serve batched co*cktails. ...
  5. Create simple centerpieces.
Nov 1, 2023

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