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November 21, 2013 By Nicole Harris 15 Comments

Traditional Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

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Do you need Traditional Thanksgiving Menu Ideas?  I’ve got you covered with these amazing Thanksgiving side dishes, drinks, desserts and the turkey {of course}!  Join me for a Virtual Thanksgiving Feast!
photo collage of thanksgiving foods - text: traditional thanksgiving menu

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Holiday and Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

One week until the big feast.  If you are a last minute planner {like me} then this post filled with Traditional Thanksgiving Menu Ideas is just in time.  Truthfully I haven’t even started planning my Thanksgiving menu.  No worries, my family holiday celebrations are super low-key and casual.  And, I may just use some of these fantastic recipes for menu inspiration!

These dishes are perfect for a Traditional Thanksgiving Menu with a twist.  Each dish has a little something special to liven up your Holiday Feast!

Click on the photos and links to view the recipes.  These are some really wonderful holiday recipes from a few of my favorite food blogs.   You will definitely find some new sites with drool-worthy food and photos!

browned turkey on silver platter Wirth herbs

The turkey is probably the first thing you start preparing and one of the most important additions to your Thanksgiving table.  Food Done Light has gone above and beyond with this Sangria Glazed Turkey!

For more Tasty Turkey, take a look at these recipes :::  Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter by Cookin’ Canuck ::: Citrus and Herb Butter Roasted Turkey by The Suburban Soapbox ::: Perfect Roast Turkey by The New York Melrose Family

Turkey Alternatives ::: Steamed Lobster by Tide and Thyme ::: Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Bake by A Family Feast ::: Gluten Free – Vegetarian Pumpkin Quinoa Bowl by WonkyWonderful ::: Herb Crusted Prime Rib by The Cozy Apron

chunky dark red cranberry sauce in beige bowl

What would Thanksgiving Turkey be without it’s soul mate, Cranberry Sauce!?!   I don’t know and I don’t plan on finding out.  Skip the tin can and make this Easy Cranberry & Cherry Sauce.

More Cranberry Creations ::: Apple Cranberry Sauce by WonkyWonderful ::: Slow Cooker Cranberry Chutney by Pineapple & Coconut

crusty chunky bread cubes topped with fresh rosemary in white bowl

Do you call it Stuffing or Dressing?  Whatever you want to call it, Food Done Light  is helping us out again with this Ciabatta Stuffing Recipe!

More Sensational Stuffing ::: Slow Cooker Sausage Apple Stuffing by No. 2 Pencil ::: Easy Homemade Stuffing by Lemons For Lulu

dark red drink with cinnamon sticks in clear glass

Give your holiday feast a little sparkle with this Crock Pot Cranberry Cider by Kleinworth & Co.

More Delightful Drinks ::: Pumpkin Pie in a Glass by Kitchen Meets Girl ::: Pumpkin Spice White Russian by the Kitchen is my Playground ::: Pumpkin Pie Cookie Butter Smoothie by Frugal Foodie Mama

layered sweet potato casserole with a crumble top in a white casserole dish 

It doesn’t get much better than this Boston Market Sweet Potato Casserole Copycat Recipe by The Slow Roasted Italian.

Or, try these Sweet Potato Casserole Bites for a fun Thanksgiving appetizer.

hand holding sliced sweet potato topped with a marshmallow and pecan

If you prefer regular potatoes, how about Sliced Potatoes with Bacon and Roasted Garlic?

very thinly sliced potatoes with thyme and bacon

potatoes topped with melty cheese an d herbs in white dish

Can’t go wrong with cheesy potatoes: Cheesy Scalloped Potato Gratin by The Comfort of Cooking will make your tummy happy!

crusty topped green beans in light green casserole dish

You can’t have a Thanksgiving feast without Green Bean Casserole!  Cook Like A Champion made this Green Bean Casserole From Scratch!

Kitchen Meets Grill shared her version of the Ultimate Green Bean Casserole. 

mashed sweet potatoes topped with marshmallow and pecans in black bowl

Did you happen to see my alternative to sweet potato casserole?  These Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Gravy are to die for!

Or, give these Candied Sweet Potatoes by Call Me PMc a try.

mashed potatoes topped with bacon and butter in white dish

I could eat a bucket full of these Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta & Blue Cheese by Lemons For Lulu!

Don’t Forget The Carbs!  Take a bite out of these breads and rolls ::: Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread by Lemons For Lulu ::: Sweet Potato & Honey Dinner Rolls by How Sweet It Is ::: Potato Dinner Rolls by Will Cook For Smiles ::: Rosemary Focaccia Bread by Spoonful of Flavor

Or nibble on these sweet and tart Cranberry Brownies by A Family Feast!

brown brownie squares with red chunks inside served on white plate

Did you save room for dessert?  Thanksgiving is all about the pies!  Try this Creamy Cranberry Pie!

cranberry pie slice topped with whipped cream served on white plate

Or a steal a slice of this delicious Frozen Pumpkin Meringue Pie by Crazy for Crust!

dark orange colored slice of pie topped with fluffy white topping served on white plates

More For Your Pie Hole :::  Apple Biscoff Crumb Pie by Frugal foodie Mama ::: Ice Cream Milky Way Brownie Pie by WonkyWonderful

Or maybe a Thanksgiving Cake.  Chocolate Layer Cake with Pumpkin Buttercream. . .

brown and yellow layer cake topped with curly cookie pieces

Don’t forget about Thanksgiving Breakfast!  This Apple Fritter Casserole or these Easy 30 Minute Cinnamon Rolls will start your day off right!

white glaze topped bread casserole on white plate with forkbrown cinnamon roll topped with white glaze served on white plate with fork

Thanks for attending my Virtual Thanksgiving Feast! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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  1. Christie - Food Done Light says

    November 21, 2013 at

    Thanks for including my recipes. You have a wonderful round up of recipes.

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      November 21, 2013 at

      My pleasure! You have some really wonderful holiday recipes!

      Reply
  2. tanya says

    November 21, 2013 at

    Nicole, I see this round up and it just makes me with that my own Thanksgiving table would look this good!! We need a real life pot luck! Thanks for sharing my potatoes!

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    • Nicole Harris says

      November 21, 2013 at

      You and me both! I do not have anything close to this feast! No perfectly set table, no place setting, no rules. Just good food and my crazy family … perfect 🙂

      Reply
  3. Gillian @ The Haas Machine says

    November 21, 2013 at

    Nom, nom, nom…. I can smell it all now! Thanks for sharing Nicole!

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    • Nicole Harris says

      November 21, 2013 at

      You are very welcome! Working on this post made me crave the holiday feast!

      Reply
  4. kathyinozarks says

    November 21, 2013 at

    wonderful post-thans
    Kathy

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    • Nicole Harris says

      November 21, 2013 at

      You’re Welcome! Enjoy & Happy Holidays 🙂

      Reply
  5. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    November 21, 2013 at

    Great recipe roundup! Pinned 🙂

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  6. Courtney says

    November 21, 2013 at

    Wow, there are so many great recipes here! Thanks so much for including mine!

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    • Nicole Harris says

      November 21, 2013 at

      Thanks Courtney! This post is making me crave Thanksgiving Dinner!

      Reply
  7. [email protected] Family Feast says

    November 22, 2013 at

    Nicole – You’ve collected so many great recipe here – I’m ready for Thanksgiving! Thanks for including our Pumpkin Pasta Bake! Have a great holiday!

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    • Nicole Harris says

      November 22, 2013 at

      Thank You! Writing up this post made me start craving Thanksgiving dinner!

      Reply
  8. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    December 2, 2013 at

    Thank you so much for including me!!! 🙂

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    • Nicole Harris says

      December 2, 2013 at

      My Pleasure! Your Frozen Pumpkin Meringue Pie looks Awesome! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving 😀

      Reply

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