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thanksgiving menu ideas

By GirlCarnivore

2022

Pumpkin Pie Martini

Cocktails

Pumpkin pie martinis will be the perfect ending to your holiday dinner party. Rich and creamy, this adult cocktail recipe will put everyone in a festive mood.

Pear and White Wine Sangria

Cocktails

Think fall in a glass without the bombardment of pumpkin spice like my other fall martinis. This pear and white wine sangria is easy and infused with subtle flavors and a splash of maple.

Gingersnap Spiced Mini Pumpin Pies

Desserts

Mini pumpkin pies are the best way to enjoy Thanksgiving dessert. They're perfectly portioned to fit into an already bulging-from-turkey stomach.

Sweet Potato Pie With Gingersnap Crust

Desserts

Sweet Potato Pie with Gingersnap Crust and Meringue.  This is the kind of pie that reminds you of cozy fires and hot cocoa, warm smiles, and comfy socks. Perfect for Holidays, or Wednesdays.

Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake

Desserts

Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake; soft, crumbly, and oh so good.  A layer of cream cheese makes this one of the smoothest coffee cakes out there.

Sage and Honey Biscuits

Sides

The flavors in these Sage and Honey biscuits are subtle and homey. Just a hint of sweet and savory blended together.  Perfect alongside dinner, or breakfast.

Cheesy Garlic Homestyle Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Sides

These creamy cheesy loaded mashed potatoes are quick to make and amazing when served fresh and hot; the perfect base for supper, much like my classic homestyle mashed potatoes. And the next day, the leftovers are even better stretched into fun new recipes!

Thanksgiving Dressing

Sides

Thanksgiving, it's time to think outside the bird... This year, make a stuffing that is cooked in the oven, not inside the turkey, for a new side that everyone will love, Thanksgiving dressing. The delicious flavors in this chicken dressing recipe make a cozy, carb-filled side dish that will make your mouth water.

Deep Fried Macaroni & Cheese

Sides

These Deep-Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls are the ideal comfort food! Mac and cheese is formed into bite-sized balls, coated in breadcrumbs, then deep fried until crispy, crunchy, and golden!

Domino Potatoes

Sides

Dominoes potatoes doesn’t mean copycat potatoes from the pizza place. Actually, Domino potatoes is a method of cooking sliced potatoes to get a cool browned domino pattern on the baked and roasted potato slices. Fancy, and oh so easy.

BBQ Glazed Smoked Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Sides

Add zest to your side dishes this season with these BBQ Glazed Smoked Brussels Sprouts loaded with bacon and served with a quick homemade aioli. So good, you’ll watch everyone come back for seconds!

Steakhouse KETO Creamed Spinach

Sides

This Steakhouse Keto Creamed Spinach is the perfect cheesy indulgence that’s easy to make and goes with so much! With bold flavor, a low carb count, and leafy greens, this healthy side dish is the perfect thing to serve at holiday dinners as a great side dish.

Smoked Turkey Breasts

Turkey

Make the best Smoked Turkey Breast recipe this year! Perfect for smaller holiday gatherings; It’s slathered in a flavorful spice rub, basted in melted butter, bourbon, and honey, and smoked until melt-in-your-mouth tender for the perfect holiday turkey.

Easy Spatchcocked Smoked Turkey

Turkey

Shake up your traditional turkey routine with this perfect Spatchcocked Smoked Turkey recipe. Evenly cooked and with juicy turkey no matter where you slice, this is a tried-and-true method for making the best smoked turkey on the planet!

Traeger Smoked Turkey with Stuffing

Turkey

This delicious Traeger Smoked Turkey with stuffing is incredibly juicy and flavorful! It’s the best way to make your Thanksgiving turkey with only 15 minutes of prep, and the result is moist, tender meat from a flavorful turkey stuffed with delicious apple stuffing and crispy, crunchy candied pecans.

Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

Turkey

Forget the oven and make a Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey for this year’s holiday! Full of flavor, juicy, and tender, once you’ve smoked a turkey, you’ll never want it any other way!

Spicy Deviled Eggs with Chicharrones

Appetizers

Imagine a delicious deviled egg, all sorts of upgraded for the summer season. Spicy creamy yolk filly and crunchy crispy fried topping. Go on, show off this Spicy Deviled Eggs with Chicharrones Recipe at your next block party.

Baked Brie with Rum Soaked Fig Cranberry Sauce

Appetizers

Just about everyone loves a dab of baked Brie.  Now, cover it with a rum soaked fig cranberry sauce? I hope you bought two.