our thanksgiving menu

Brian and I have a couple of Thanksgiving celebrations planned for the coming weekend. We’ll have a small dinner at home Thanksgiving Day and then celebrate with family later in the weekend. Above all, we’ll be focusing on spending time with those we love. I also want the food to be delicious, but instead of holing up all by myself in the kitchen for the week, I’m planning to get my daughters in on the process. I’m going to ask for their help shopping, planning, and cooking our feast.

To help with your Thanksgiving menu planning, I’ve pulled together a list of my favorite recipes. Some are new to me, some are tried-and-true, but I promise they’re all delicious. 

Cocktails
Spiced Cider with Bourbon // Brooklyn Supper
Persimmon Collins // Brooklyn Supper
Boulevardier Cocktails // Brooklyn Supper
Cranberry Ginger Whiskey Smash // A Thought for Food

Appetizers
Cheese Plate with Pear Moscato Jam // Brooklyn Supper
Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Dip // Brooklyn Supper
Crudité Platter with Miso Dip // The Clever Carrot
Everything Roasted Pumpkin Seeds // Dula Notes
Cranberry Quince Conserve // Simple Bites

Soups
Curried Sweet Potato Soup // Brooklyn Supper
Sweet Potato Crostini and Butternut Squash Soup // Naturally Ella

Sides and Salads
Roasted Fennel and Satsuma Salad // Brooklyn Supper
Maple-Roasted Brussels Sprouts // Brooklyn Supper
Fresh Cranberry Relish // Brooklyn Supper
Celery Root Stuffing with Roasted Meyer Lemons // Brooklyn Supper
Sweet Potato Wedges with Chimichurri and Bacon // Brooklyn Supper
Broccoli Rabe and Kale Harvest Salad // The First Mess
Extra Buttery Mashed Potatoes // Bon Appetit

Mains
Grill-Smoked Turkey Breast // Brooklyn Supper
Roast Heritage Breed Turkey // Brooklyn Supper
Roast Turkey Breast // Brooklyn Supper
Roasted Autumn Vegetable Pot Pies // The Candid Appetite
Turkey Gravy // The New York Times

Desserts
Kabocha Squash Pie with Black Pepper and Ginger // Brooklyn Supper
Asian Pear and Apple Pie with a Leafy Crust // Brooklyn Supper
Chocolate Chess Pie with a Rye Crust // Brooklyn Supper
Vegan, Gluten-Free (and Nut-Free!) Pumpkin Pie // Will Frolic for Food
Hazelnut Cheesecake Tart with Pears and Pomegranate // Apt. 2B Baking Co
Ginger Ice Cream // Brooklyn Supper