All time favorite Thanksgiving recipes
Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to bring family and friends together around a warm, generous meal.
If you’re looking for ideas to impress your guests, explore a mix of classic and modern recipes that will make your holiday dinner truly unforgettable.

+40 effortless thanksgiving diner recipe
If you’re putting together your holiday menu and want only the best dishes on your table, this roundup is the perfect place to start.
It’s filled with Thanksgiving favorites for the big feast, beautifully roasted turkey, irresistible sides, crowd-pleasing desserts, festive cocktails and so much more.
You’ll find everything from cozy, comforting classics to creative twists on tradition, with recipes that add warmth, flavour and a celebratory touch to every plate.
Whether you’re looking for timeless staples or hoping to introduce something new to your spread, there’s truly a dish here for every guest at your table.
If you’re still finalising your menu or simply need a spark of inspiration, this curated collection brings together all of my tried-and-true Thanksgiving recipes, each one tested, loved and guaranteed to impress.
And if you’re not in the mood for traditional Thanksgiving fare this year, don’t worry. You’ll also find plenty of delicious alternatives to help you create a holiday meal that feels just right for you and your celebration.
Thanksgiving Menu: Traditional and Modern Dishes
Starters and Appetisers for Thanksgiving
Let’s start our menu with an easy, simple appetizer. You can serve:
- Sweet Potato Bites with Guacamole
- Pesto Tarte soleil recipe : homemade sun tart
- Avocado deviled eggs recipe
- White Bean Dip : White Bean Hummus
- Hasselback Roasted Butternut Squash
- Avocado Mousse and Smoked Salmon Verrines
- Honey and Thyme Roasted Pumpkin
- Eggs en Cocotte
- Gingerbread toasts with foie gras
- Vichy Carrots Recipe (Carottes Vichy)

Soups for Thanksgiving
Some people, especially in this cold weather, prefer serving a warming soup instead of a chilled starter, so here are a few options you might enjoy:
- Creamy carrot soup
- Roasted Pumpkin Soup
- Easy mushroom soup
- Roasted butternut Squash soup
- Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

Roast dinners for thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not just about turkey :
- Roast Stuffed Turkey Recipe:
- Classic Meatloaf: The Ultimate Recipe
- Roast Leg of Lamb : Tender, Juicy & Packed with Flavour
- Juicy Oven-Roasted Chicken
- Slow oven-braised lamb shanks
- Oven-Baked Clementine Glazed Salmon

Side-dishes for Thanksgiving
To serve with
- Cranberry Sauce Recipe
- Wild Rice Pilaf with Apples, Cranberries, and Pecans
- Creamy Sweet Potato Mash with Ginger
- Pomegranate molasses roasted brussels sprouts and pumpkin
- Crispy Oven-Roasted Potatoes
- Sautéed Green Peas with Shallots
- Garlic sauteed french green beans
- Creamy mashed potatoes

Desserts de Thanksgiving
Amusez à préparer le plein de desserts, même si votre table était bien remplie, un dessert est toujours welcome :
- The best pecan pie for thanksgiving
- Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe
- Autumn Apple Pie with Salted Caramel
- The best Key Lime Pie Recipe
- Alcohol-Free Tiramisu
- Banoffee pie
- banoffee pie tarte à la banane et caramel
- Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Light and Creamy Lemon Mousse
- Classic English Trifle
Irresistible Thanksgiving Drinks
It’s always nicer to serve a refreshing homemade drink:
- Strawberry Margarita : alcohol-free
- Pear white Sangria Mocktail
- Non-Alcoholic Orange and Grapefruit Spritz
- Homemade Lemonade (Citronade)

+40 Recipes for Thanksgiving Diner
Ingredients
- Turkey
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Brussel sprouts
- pecan
- eggs
- butter
