Whether you’re hosting a friendsgiving or a turkey day potluck, don’t let the hub-bub of the holidays stress you out. Serve up a menu of delicious recipes that are sure to impress. From apple cider cocktails to fig appetizers and tons of roasted veggies, these are my favorite 25 thanksgiving worthy recipes. Let’s start things off with a cocktail or two…
Party Ready Cocktails:
Bourbon and Honey Apple Cider Cocktail
Bourbon blended with sweet honey, cinnamon and fresh apples make for a winter apple cider cocktail fit for the holidays.
Bourbon and Honey Sazerac
A twist on the traditional sazerac cocktail, this drink is made with bourbon and honey and is perfect for sipping.
Bourbon Pomegranate Punch
This bourbon punch recipe is the perfect big batch cocktail to serve at your next party. It’s bubbly, flavorful and full of holiday cheer!
Appetizers and Bites:
Mushroom and Gruyere Appetizer Puffs
These toasty cheese and mushroom appetizers are the perfect savory bite for cocktail parties, game day and holiday get-togethers.
Roasted Figs with Blue Cheese and Honey
A simple but sophisticated appetizer, these roasted figs are topped with blue cheese, sweetened with honey and served over toasted french bread.
Sweet and Spicy Nuts
Savory, sweet and spicy, these nuts are the first recipe to go at any party. They’re great for cocktail parties or holiday gatherings.
Roasted Baby Eggplant with Harissa
These little roasted baby eggplants are a tasty one bite appetizer topped with a flavorful tomato mixture and roasted chickpeas.
Turkey:
Herb Roast Turkey
Herb Roast Turkey made with a dry salt and herb brine for a quick and easy way to add lots of flavor without a lot of work!
Stuffing:
Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Apples
This make-ahead cornbread dressing with sausage is made with crunchy cornbread, sweet apples, celery, onions and lots of spicy sausage.
Pretzel Bread Stuffing with Bacon, Leeks and Mushrooms
This irresistible pretzel bread stuffing is made with bacon, leeks and mushrooms for a savory and delicious Thanksgiving side.
Veggies and Grains:
Roasted Red Kuri Squash and Wild Rice Salad
This filling grain and veggie salad is made with red kuri squash, beets, wild rice and farro and a light vinaigrette dressing.
Roasted Delicata Squash with Freekeh
A delicious vegetarian grain salad made with freekeh, roasted delicata squash, sweet potatoes and ras el hanout. A tasty dinner side.
Roasted Veggie Sides:
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Honey and Harissa
These roasted parsnips and carrots are earthy, spicy and slightly sweet, a great fall side or party dish.
Roasted Carrots with Pepita and Parsley Pesto
Quick, easy and irresistible roasted carrots topped with a parsley pesto for a delicious holiday vegetable side dish!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate and Almonds
A tasty side dish of roasted brussels sprouts thats colorful, delicious and festive topped with sweet pomegranate seeds and almonds for a bit of crunch.
Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Brussels sprouts with pancetta and a maple glaze, a delicious sweet, savory, salty side dish perfect for any holiday dinner.
Roasted Delicata Squash with Dates
Lightly seasoned squash topped with sweet dates, fresh lemon juice and fresh parsley.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Gruyère
Oven roasted steaks of cauliflower topped with Gruyère cheese. An easy, gluten free and delicious veggie side dish.
Roasted Green Beans with Yogurt Dressing
Quick and easy green beans topped with a delicious yogurt and mustard dressing.
Mashed and Smashed Potatoes:
Rosemary Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes
Smashed red potatoes that are crispy, crunchy, totally snackable and perfect for your game day party!
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes made extra indulgent with roasted garlic and goat cheese. Perfect for your Thanksgiving table.
Side Bread:
Cranberry Wild Rice Bread
A delicious wild rice bread stuffed with cranberries, great for a breakfast toast or an afternoon snack with a hearty smear of peanut butter, jam or butter.
Flavorful Salads:
Beet Salad with Feta and Spiced Walnuts
A hearty beet salad topped with feta cheese, spiced walnuts and a light, flavorful dressing.
Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad with Pecans
A fresh persimmon salad topped with pomegranate and pecans. The perfect quick fall salad or fresh holiday side.
Roasted Squash and Lentil Salad
A hearty seasonal salad topped with squash, lentils and goat cheese.
