Thanksgiving Recipes

Foolproof Thanksgiving Turkey recipe that packs all of the flavor and juiciness you expect from the perfect roasted turkey, with none of the stress! Step by step for how to cook the perfect turkey.

Sweet potato casseroles with marshmallows are very controversial. Some people hate the candy-like element they add to the Thanksgiving spread. This casserole is for everyone in that camp. In their place is a buttery pecan topping. It's still sweet (thanks to the brown sugar), but not enough to make it taste like straight-up dessert. If, on the other hand, you are pro-marshmallow, feel free to throw it on top of the pecan crumble here. Regardless, below are some basic sweet potato casserole tips you should be following. Below are some easy tips to make YOUR perfect sweet potato casserole.

With the perfect combination of buttery and warm bread plus a blend of hearty herbs and aromatics, this Traditional Stuffing will soon be your go-to recipe for years to come.

This is one of the juiciest and most flavorful turkeys I've ever made! The rub forms a crust that locks in all the juices, even in the driest part of the breast meat. I served some of it plated up with sweet potato chunks and black beans and some of it covered with rich pan gravy.

Marshmallow sweet potato casserole deserves an actual spotlight shining bright on it during Thanksgiving dinner. How it ever made its way onto the table during the main course as a vegetable, I'm not entirely sure, but I'm not mad about it either. It's creamy and delicious and I believe marshmallows are a MUST and would honestly consider it a Thanksgiving catastrophe if the sweet potato casserole arrived without marshmallows on top. Others aren't as dramatic as me and like their sweet potato casserole without marshmallows. Using dark instead of light brown sugar will provide a deeper more caramel-like flavor. It will ensure your sweet potato casserole is the one asked for year after year and will give you a more caramelized topping.

Figuring out how to make all of the pumpkin desserts during Thanksgiving while the turkey is in the oven can be a nightmare. That's why you need this no-bake cheesecake. It's a major time saver and while we love our classic pumpkin cheesecake, we go crazy for the no-bake option The gingersnap crust is a must and adds that extra layer of fall.

Homemade apple pie can be a little bit of a production. And though it's always worth it, sometimes, you just don't have the time. To prepare yourself for such moments, we recommend having a batch (or three) of this cinnamon apple pie filling on hand. Straight from the jar, it's incredible and tastes like the best apple pie ever. You could serve it warmed over vanilla ice cream and be extremely happy. BUT, it also makes life extremely easy when you want to make a pie.

These heavenly mashed potatoes are made using buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, butter, milk, salt, and pepper. This is a classic recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving, Easter, and everything in between! Everybody seems to have their favorite way of making mashed potatoes. Some cook them with the peel on, some without. Some add a little of the cooking water to the mashed potatoes for extra starch.

Fresh green beans give the most wonderful flavor and texture. They aren’t soggy like canned green beans. Creamy, comforting green bean casserole made completely from scratch. This undeniably rich side dish will put that thanksgiving turkey to shame! If you’re looking for Thanksgiving side dishes, this recipe has you covered!

Craving some cake, but still hungry for pie? This fruity dessert combines the best of both worlds, with apple-pie goodness blended into a moist sheet cake. Apple Pie Cake - easy apple cake topped with a homemade cinnamon frosting. SO good!! I took this to a party and it was gone in a flash! Yellowcake mix, apple pie filling, vanilla, cinnamon, eggs, milk, and powdered sugar. Serve warm with some vanilla ice cream!

The World's Best Turkey recipe is to squash any fears or insecurities you might have about cooking a perfect, beautiful Thanksgiving Turkey. This method is completely fuss-free and EASY. There’s no brining or basting the turkey, no cooking it upside down, or anything weird. You don't even need an expensive roasting pan. I'm convinced that this recipe is not only the simplest way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey, it also yields a gorgeous, super juicy, perfectly cooked turkey.

Puff pastry can be tricky to work with so be sure to read your package directions carefully and keep it cold. If yours tries to fall off the muffin tin (mine did!) you can gently and carefully press them back on. If you love the edible bowl idea but want something easier than puff pastry these Ice Cream Bowls are so good and apple pie filling would be delicious in them!