Start a new Thanksgiving tradition this year with my go to Classic Thanksgiving menu! From the golden-brown turkey to the creamy mashed potatoes, the tangy cranberry sauce to a homemade bourbon pumpkin pie, find all the delicious dishes you'll need to say thanks with your family and friends this year.
It's that time again. The big feast is just a few days away and preparations in our household have begun! The turkey has been reserved and will begin brining tomorrow, cranberry sauce is simmering on the stove, simple syrups for cocktails are chilling in the fridge...can you tell how much I love Thanksgiving? Now, without further ado, this year's classic Thanksgiving menu, Aberdeen's Kitchen style 😎.
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- Cocktail and Appetizer Hour
- Easy Cranberry Daiquiris
- Thanksgiving Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
- Puff Pastry Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Candied Walnuts
- Festive Winter Cheese Board
- The Main Event
- Herb Garlic Butter Roasted Turkey
- Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington
- Cranberry Apple Sage Stuffing
- Cheesy Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
- Homemade Green Bean Casserole
- Pumpkin Bread Rolls
- Holiday Orange Cranberry Sauce
- Slice of pie
- Cranberry Curd Tart
- Bourbon Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie
Cocktail and Appetizer Hour
Snacks, apps, and a beverage while you wait for the main course? Absolutely necessary.
Easy Cranberry Daiquiris
Boozy cranberry cocktail?? Yes please! So easy, it practically does all the work itself. A great addition to your Thanksgiving feast or holiday get together.
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Festively decorated deviled eggs with paprika, turmeric, and cumin for a pumpkin orange hue. The perfect Thanksgiving appetizer!
Puff Pastry Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Candied Walnuts
Melty, cheesy goodness perfect for an Autumn appetizer. Spread on your favorite baguette!
Festive Winter Cheese Board
Create the perfect cheese board for any holiday get together. Add some prosciutto or salami for a meat eater option!
The Main Event
Moving on to dinner! Or lunch, luncheon, dinner/lunch, what have you. We tend to eat around 4 so it's a smidge before actual dinner time but to each their own. Check out this year's main course and side dish options below!
By the by, if you're hosting and are planning a vegetarian spread or just aren't about that turkey, impress your guests with this Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington instead 👍🏻.
Herb Garlic Butter Roasted Turkey
Foolproof, flavorful, juicy thanksgiving turkey recipe, crispy golden skin guaranteed.
Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington
A veggie twist on the classic beef dish, dazzle your dinner guests with its flaky, golden crust, flavorful, juicy mushroom filling and layer of perfectly caramelized onions. A perfect Thanksgiving and Christmas vegetarian alternative main course!
Cranberry Apple Sage Stuffing
Moist, flavorful stuffing packed with fresh herbs and artisan sourdough bread. No boxed stuffing here!
Cheesy Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
The BEST, EASIEST mashed potatoes mashed up in a slow cooker with garlic and cheesy goodness.
Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
Jazz up your go to sweet potato bake by replacing the old school marshmallow and pineapple toppings with flavorful, fresh, vegetarian and gluten free ingredients sure to wow your dinner guests!
Homemade Green Bean Casserole
The classic Thanksgiving dish with fresh green beans, cream of mushroom from scratch, and crispy pan fried onions!
Pumpkin Bread Rolls
Fluffy, delicious, and surprisingly simple to make, these festive pumpkin bread rolls look just like real tiny pumpkins! Perfect for any autumn get together 🎃.
Holiday Orange Cranberry Sauce
Fresh, orange and cinnamon infused cranberry sauce, perfect for pairing with any holiday meal!
Slice of pie
Of course, no Thanksgiving is complete without dessert! You have to have at least one pie grace the dining table am I right? With a side of whipped cream of course. This year we've got a classic pumpkin and a sweet and tart cranberry curd.
Cranberry Curd Tart
The ultimate festive holiday dessert with a tart and sweet cranberry curd filling, hazelnut pie dough crust, and sprinkled with sugared cranberries for extra yums!
Bourbon Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie
A flavorful twist on this classic Thanksgiving dessert with a bourbon infused filling and a homemade vanilla crust.
There you have it! This year's classic Thanksgiving menu, Aberdeen's Kitchen style. Now what about you? Do you have any recipes that make the festive dining table every year? Or what about something new? Anything you've been dying to try and might give a go this time around? Let me know in the comments below.
Oh and PS! Any Black Friday, cyber Monday shoppers here? Or are you maybe just looking for the perfect casserole dish to serve your stuffing? Check out this years holiday gift guide for all my kitchen faves!
Franceska says
I cannot wait to make ALL of this!!! Thank you for putting together such a well curated menu with delicious (and healthy) festive recipes!!!