Anyone else feel like Thanksgiving is like the Super Bowl of food? (Or is the Super Bowl the Super Bowl of food? Whatever.) Turkey! Green Bean Casserole! Mashed Potatoes! Cranberries! Pie! All happily together on a plate.
While the turkey is obviously the real MVP, personally, our favorites are all the other stars of the show. We love a good Thanksgiving salad, crunchy sweet potato casserole, and perfect buttery stuffing. Ugh, is it Thanksgiving yet???
Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes – from appetizer to dessert. Happy feasting!
Bacon and Brussels Sprout Salad
Hands down, one of our absolute favorites. Fresh Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, tangy dressing, and a generous sprinkle of Parm.
Autumn Glow Salad
Roasted cauliflower, sweet potato, grains, lemon dressing. Hitting all the autumn high notes here.
Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad
Not only super tasty but also SUPER BEAUTIFUL. Love this one.
Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad
Super simple: just roasted sweet potatoes, wild rice, cashews, and an easy lemon dressing. YUM.
Cranberry Brie Pastry Tarts
from HalfBakedHarvest.com
Can you really go wrong with oozy cheese on a puff pastry pillow?
Spiced Nuts
The anything and everything snack that’ll keep the pre-dinner hangry-ness at bay.
Best Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes MADE IN THE INSTANT POT. This is not a drill.
Healthy Green Bean Casserole
from GimmeSomeOven.com
Right up there with the turkey as far as Thanksgiving classics go. Even better: no canned green beans!
15-Minute Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce
from AmbitiousKitchen.com
An obvious must on your Thanksgiving table.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Making all our Thanksgiving dreams come true. That crunchy brown sugar topping will give you life.
How To Make The Perfect Classic Stuffing
from BuzzFeed.com
Can’t go wrong with a classic Thanksgiving stuffing (that’s NOT from a box).
Maple Glazed Spatchcock Turkey
Next-level turkey ready in less than 2 hours? Yes please.
Baked Mac and Cheese
A prime main dish for all your vegetarian (and let’s be honest – non-vegetarian) pals. Can’t go wrong with a good mac and cheese.
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Another vegetarian winner. Saucy mushrooms, carrots, and peas topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Pumpkin Dessert Bars
So retro and soooo amazing. Made super easy with YELLOW CAKE MIX. No jokes here.
Addicting Caramel Apple Crisp Bars
Caramely apples tucked in by a brown sugar-y crust on both sides. Can you think of anything better?
Best Pumpkin Pie
from LoveAndLemons.com
Is it really Thanksgiving if there’s not pumpkin pie?
Apple Cheddar Pie
from SallysBakingAddiction.com
Fruit + cheese + pie? BRB. Diving in right now.
Turkey Cranberry Salad
Post-Thanksgiving lunch plans, right here.
Loaded Turkey Panini
Obviously a proper response to too much Thanksgiving food is MORE THANKSGIVING FOOD.
Roasted Vegan Thanksgiving Bowl
from ILoveVegan.com
Take all your veg-friendly leftovers, load them up in a bowl, devour.
Holiday Detox Green Apple Smoothie
Because we all need a good detox after all of the above. 👆🏼
Chinese Turkey Lettuce Wraps
from ZestfulKitchen.com
Crisp, saucy lettuce wraps that are really just everything you need post-turkey dinner.
Happy early Thanksgiving to you and yours! Whether you’re traveling to see friends/family or staying close to home, we’re hoping this season is filled with lots of gratitude and love. ♡