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
- Spiced Pear Gin Fizz
- Thanksgiving Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
- Puff Pastry Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Candied Walnuts
- No Knead Multigrain Bread
- Classic Thanksgiving Menu - The Main Event
- A Slice of Pie
- Herb Garlic Butter Roasted Turkey
- Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington
- Cranberry Apple Sage Stuffing
- Creamy Skillet Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms
- Cheesy Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole
- Homemade Green Bean Casserole
- Brown Butter Herb Dinner Rolls
- Holiday Orange Cranberry Sauce
- 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.
Spiced Pear Gin Fizz
The perfect cocktail for the holidays, jazz up your gin fizz with a homemade spiced pear simple syrup and a festive sugared rim.
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!
Classic Thanksgiving Menu - 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 👍🏻.
A Slice of Pie
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!
Creamy Skillet Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms
One pan brussels sprouts side dish in a homemade cream of mushroom sauce with tons of flavor, no oven or casserole dish needed! Vegetarian and gluten free.
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!
Brown Butter Herb Dinner Rolls
Warm, soft, fluffy herbed dinner rolls made with nutty, browned butter. Perfect for soup dipping!
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!
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
I cannot wait to make ALL of this!!! Thank you for putting together such a well curated menu with delicious (and healthy) festive recipes!!!