22 Must Make Thanksgiving Recipes
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The holiday season is on its way and I’ve got 22 Must Make Thanksgiving Recipes to make your menu planning a cinch this year! Whether you are cooking for just your family or a giant feast, I’ve got you covered with a delicious selection of mains, sides, and desserts that are sure to impress.
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22 Best Thanksgiving Recipes For 2022
Can you believe it’s almost turkey day again already!?! There is nothing better than a big juicy turkey with some classic mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts on Thanksgiving! It’s iconic holiday food at its best. And I love cooking for Thanksgiving!
In fact, over the years I’ve developed a number of family favorites to share with you. So every recipe I’ve included in this year’s selection is a tried and true crowd pleaser. But the best part is that all my recipes are crafted to be as tasty as possible and as simple as possible so that anyone can make a delicious holiday meal.
There is something here for everyone. With a variety of ways to cook a turkey from in the air fryer to brined. Not to mention, lots of sides and desserts. Some classics you may know like roasted carrots and others you don’t like pumpkin roll. So have a look and let me know what you think! I hope you have a wonderful holiday and this list of my favorites inspires you this Thanksgiving!
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
These jumbo melt-in-your-mouth Bacon Wrapped Scallops are definitely one of the most decadent appetizers out there, and the perfect treat for the holidays. To top them off, these incredible morsels are then drizzled with luscious melted garlic butter, all ready for you to enjoy in about 30 minutes.
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World’s Best Cranberry Sauce
Your Thanksgiving table is not complete without this Cranberry Sauce made from scratch in just 20 minutes. Fresh or frozen cranberries, a hint of nutmeg, lots of orange juice and zest and a bit of vanilla complete this incredible cranberry sauce.
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Apple Stuffed Pork Loin
Stuffed with sweet apples caramelized in butter and brown sugar, then seared to perfection creating a crispy crust that is then covered in an orange juice mixture to bake, this juicy Apple Stuffed Pork Loin is amazing! It’s a simple recipe and perfect for the holidays or a weekend dinner!
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Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham
This Baked Ham is glazed with a bourbon, orange juice and brown sugar glaze and studded with cloves. It's delicious and incredibly flavorful, the perfect sweet and savory holiday dinner!
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Spatchcock Turkey
Save time and oven space this holiday season with my foolproof recipe for Spatchcock Turkey! Learn how to spatchcock a turkey, cook it in half the time, and with only a handful of ingredients. This turkey is ready in less than 2 hours, freeing up precious oven space to make delicious sides or desserts for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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Easy Roasted Turkey Legs
These Easy Roasted Turkey Legs are the perfect alternative to roasting an entire turkey! Made with only 3 simple ingredients, this recipe is no fuss, no muss and there's no tricky carving required!
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast
My Air Fryer Turkey Breast is a true time saver! Made in half the time, with only 4 ingredients, you can say goodbye to holiday stress and hello to your new favorite cooking method!
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Brined Roast Turkey Breast
This Turkey Breast is wet-brined overnight, for maximum flavor and moisture, basted in butter then roasted to perfection. This Brined Roast Turkey Breast is what Thanksgiving dreams are made of!
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Roast Beef
Learn how to make perfect Roast Beef with this foolproof recipe! Featuring instructions to cook your roast to any temperature you prefer, this is a guaranteed winner for any special occasion you host. Whether it's family or guests, I've got you covered for a gorgeous dinner table centrepiece.
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Potatoes Au Gratin
A classic dish of Potatoes Au Gratin, that will have you hooked at first bite. They're perfect for your Holiday table or even just a Sunday supper. Thinly sliced potatoes, smothered in a creamy sauce and topped with cheddar and Parmesan cheese. So good to the very last bite!
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Honey Roasted Carrots
A super simple recipe for tender Honey Roasted Carrots using only a few staple pantry items. These Roasted Carrots are delicious with an incredible honey caramelized finish, perfect side dish to any meal, but also ideal for any holiday!
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Honey Roasted Butternut Squash
Using only a handful of ingredients, this Honey Roasted Butternut Squash is one of the best side dishes for any Holiday or weekday dinner. It's a seasonal favorite enjoyed by many that is both healthy and satisfying.
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Sweet Potato Casserole
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic Thanksgiving casserole with a crispy cornflake pecan topping and marshmallows. Sweet, crispy and delicious! A must have on your Thanksgiving table!
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Baked Mac and Cheese
This easy homemade Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is the ultimate classic comfort food. We’re talking decadent creamy macaroni with the most incredible cheese sauce. Total soul-food and always a crowd favorite!
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Easy Cornbread Recipe
This Easy Cornbread is your newest counter top staple with its crispy edges and soft inside. It's good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner as either an accompaniment to some hearty, meaty meals or devoured all on its own with a bit of butter and honey. We get our rich color from cornmeal, which lends us the flavor that the bread is named after!
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Corn Casserole
The perfect balance of savory, sweet, rich, creamy, and buttery. This Corn Casserole recipe is incredibly easy to put together, super customizable, and essential for your holiday table! Made with a short list of simple ingredients, this casserole can be made in advance and is the ultimate comfort food side dish.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Delicious Mashed Sweet Potatoes made with only 4 ingredients! Easy, creamy, comfort food. The perfection addition to your holiday table!
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Classic Pumpkin Pie
This Classic Pumpkin Pie is creamy, sweet and luscious! Completely homemade from the crust to the creamy filling. It's utterly delicious and bursting with flavor! It also freezes well! Perfect for your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving table!
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Pumpkin Pie Bars
These simple to make Pumpkin Pie Bars feature a shortbread crust and a creamy pumpkin filling, making these bars the perfect grab-and-go treat. If you're looking for that perfect pumpkin pie taste without having to make a rolled out pie crust, give this incredibly delicious dessert a try.
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Pumpkin Roll
This classic Pumpkin Roll truly is irresistibly delicious, loaded with pumpkin and spices and filled with the best spiced cream cheese filling. It's so good, it will be gone in seconds!
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Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia Salad is a staple for your holiday table! It's super simple to make and a favorite with kids and adults alike. This American classic is made with sour cream, miniature marshmallows, sweetened coconut, pineapple, mandarin and maraschino cherries. The flavors are absolutely incredible!
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Chocolate Pecan Pie
Treat yourself and your family for Thanksgiving this year with this decadent Chocolate Pecan Pie. This chocolatey version of the classic Pecan Pie is the ultimate low-effort dessert. It's irresistibly fudgy with an intense chocolate flavor and loaded with pecans. I'm talking pie perfection and the only Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe you'll ever need!
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All of these recipes are great and so easy to create.