Traditional Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

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!

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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!

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

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

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

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

 

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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!

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

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

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. . .

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

Thanks for attending my Virtual Thanksgiving Feast! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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