Choose from one of our Thanksgiving menus to suit your mood, whether you're looking for classic Thanksgiving recipes or an all-vegetarian celebration.
TRADITIONAL MENUS
Simple Thanksgiving
Draw your family near and give thanks for what you have. This frugal Thanksgiving includes traditional menu items without fuss or unneccessary expense. Savvy-shopper items like frozen bread loaves are less expensive than bakery bread and can be used both in the stuffing and on the table.
- Buttermilk White Bread
- Brown Butter Sweet Potato
- Roast Turkey
- Classic Bread Stuffing
- Peas with Mushrooms
- Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Heirloom Thanksgiving
These recipes are from iVillage members who have shared their recipes and family traditions on our Heirloom Recipes board.
- Roasted Chestnuts
- Marinated Carrots
- Cranberry Chutney
- Upside Down Turkey
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Overnight Fluffy Rolls
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Buttermilk Pie
Thanks for the Leftovers!
Be thankful for leftovers! If the turkey's big enough, one night of cooking will leave you with meals for a few more days.
7 Steps to Creating the Perfect Thanksgiving Feast
Ready to fly solo? Create your own Thanksgiving menu with this handy guide that shows you how to match dishes and plan ahead.
Hassle-Free Thanksgiving for the Complete Beginner
First Thanksgiving ever? Have no fear, we've prepared an easy, no-fail menu with step-by-step instructions.
- Roast Turkey
- Easy Turkey Gravy
- Whipped Potatoes
- Glazed Baby Carrots
- Peas with Mushrooms
- Creamed Onion Casserole
- Cranberry Relish
- Longwood Gardens Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
- Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Make-Ahead Thanksgiving
Want to avoid the rush for Thanksgiving? All these recipes either freeze well or are enhanced by being made ahead of time. On Thursday all you'll have to do is reheat. Don't get locked in the kitchen -- enjoy the day with family!
- Mushroom Stuffed Mushrooms
- Roast Turkey
- Citrus Salad
- Pumpkin Orange Biscuits
- Raspberry Cranberry Relish
- Sweet Potato, Pear, and Sausage Stuffing
- Mashed Potatoes with Mushrooms and Leeks
- Baked Thyme Carrot Puree
- Molasses Lace Cookies
- Pumpkin Rum Mousse
Thanksgiving for 6 in under an Hour
Thanksgiving doesn't have to mean roasting a whole bird and feeding half the neighborhood. This menu offers the flavors of a traditional turkey day feast, with a lot less work.
- Cran-Apple Turkey Medallions
- Sweet Potato Oven Fries
- Steamed Spinach
- Pear Crisp
Southern Thanksgiving
Treat your family to a little Southern hospitality this year. This traditional menu includes buttermilk biscuits, corn bread dressing, bourbon-spiked turkey, greens, pecan pie and more.
- Wen's Crunchy Cheeseball
- Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
- Roast Garlic Bourbon Turkey
- Southern Corn Bread Stuffing
- Whiskey Spiked Cranberry Relish
- Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
- Brown Butter Sweet Potato
- Simple Greens
- Ginger Sweet Potato Pie
- Pecan Pie
New England Thanksgiving
New England's charm can be shared at Thanksgiving by serving this friendly meal. The fantastic flavor of fresh cranberries becomes a highlight, not simply a jelly served on the side.
- Maple Apple Squash Soup
- Boston Brown Bread
- Maple Glazed Turkey
- Savory New England Stuffing
- Mashed Potatoes, Shallots, and Leeks
- Whipped Rutabaga Casserole
- Harvard Beets
- Maple Walnut Pie
- Indian Pudding
- Deep Dish Cranberry Pie
French Country-Style Thanksgiving
The all-American feast gets a French twist with a traditional Thanksgiving meal from chef José de Meirelles of New York City's Brasserie les Halles. Filled with rich and rustic flavors of the French countryside, it is deceptively simple to prepare, does not require any special equipment, specialty store ingredients -- or a culinary degree!
- Butternut Squash Soup with Orange Zest
- Turkey with Oyster Stuffing
- Gratin Of Root Vegetables
- Alsatian Apple Tart
Waistline-Friendly Thanksgiving
Tired of unbuttoning your pants at the end of the meal? Create a healthy holiday meal that sacrifices calories, not taste. For more information, read the dietitian's guidelines for substituting low-fat ingredients in your favorite recipes.
- Carrot Soup
- Roast Turkey
- Turkey Gravy
- Healthy Vegetable Stuffing
- Cranberry Orange Relish
- Lotsa Flavor Green Beans
- Low Fat Mashed Potatoes
- Peas with Mushrooms
- Baked Apples
Suzanne Somers's Low-Carb Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is usually a table full of carbohydrates with a turkey centerpiece. This extremely flavorful low-carb meal, which will keep your high-protein diet on track, is full of traditional feel.
- Steamed Or Sauteed Green Beans
- Thanksgiving Turkey with Mushroom Sausage Stuffing and Tarragon Gravy
- Mushroom Sausage Stuffing
- Celery Root Puree
- Chocolate Souffle with Whipped Cream and Hot Chocolate Sauce
Native Vegetarian Thanksgiving
You don't need a turkey to have a traditional Thanksgiving. Think of the foods the Native Americans brought to the settlers: squash, corn and beans. This meal will serve six friends or family.
