Thanksgiving Menu
The 2025 Thanksgiving Guide:
Whether you’re hosting a big family dinner, cooking for a Friendsgiving gathering, or keeping it cozy at home, I’ve got the ultimate Thanksgiving guide ready for you! As the month goes on, I’ll be updating it with new recipes, so make sure to check back and explore the latest additions!
Tis’ The Season for all things fall!
Fall Recipes
Explore the best fall recipes! From cozy desserts to classic Thanksgiving sides, these easy and delicious dishes bring all the warm, comforting flavors of the season to your table.
Thanksgiving Recipe Inspiration for Your Table!
I love hosting dinners, especially Thanksgiving! I enjoy decorating the table, spending hours cooking and baking, and soaking up all the family and football time. Last year, my brother joined me in the kitchen, and together we made some of the yummiest recipes. I hope this gives you some inspiration for what dishes to add to your table this year!
healthier pecan pie bars (gluten-free & no refined sugar)
These healthy pecan pie bars are made with almond flour, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and coconut sugar, and completely gluten-free. They’re easy to make, perfectly spiced, and the ideal lighter Thanksgiving dessert or make-ahead fall treat.
Here are some of the items on my dinner table:
- Rustic red runner
- Gold-trimmed glasses
- Seagrass glasses
- White speckled plates
- Black Plaid Napkins
- Wooden napkin rings
- Gold candle holders
- Rust-colored candle holders
- Velvet pumpkins
- Sparkly table garland
- Chargers
- Seagrass Placemats
- Olive Green Tapers
- Prelit Winter Garland
PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE BARS WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
NEWEST RECIPE
These Pumpkin Spice Cake Bars with Creamy Vanilla Buttercream are the perfect fall dessert! Incredibly moist, perfectly spiced, and easy to make—no mixer needed. Chill before serving for the best flavor!
Festive Cranberry mocktail
It’s light, fragrant, and festive, the perfect mocktail for Thanksgiving or Christmas!
In a large pitcher, combine cranberry juice, honey, orange slices, star anise, cinnamon stick, and a handful of cranberries. Fill glasses halfway with the cranberry-orange mixture. Top with chilled ginger ale and a few ice cubes.
Garnish each glass with a sprig of rosemary and a slice of orange.
Crisp Apple & Quinoa Salad with Walnuts, Cranberries & Goat Cheese
BRING A SALAD TO THE TABLE
A fresh and hearty quinoa salad tossed with crisp green apples, shredded Brussels sprouts, chickpeas, cranberries, walnuts, and creamy goat cheese! This makes the ultimate make-ahead healthy salad for easy meals all week long.
What is on your Thanksgiving table? Let me know in the comments!
One thing we don’t make much of is sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, or really any casserole for that matter. I prefer to make fresh green beans, roasted brown sugar sweet potatoes (recipe coming soon!), and a variety of roasted vegetables instead.
How I make my Green Beans!
Fresh Green Beans for the Table!
Steam them in the bag or pre-boil until tender, then add them to a frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Let them lightly brown, then turn off the heat and sprinkle with garlic powder, a touch of honey or brown sugar, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss and enjoy!
Roasted Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes | Holiday Sides
gluten free & dairy free
Easy roasted brown sugar sweet potatoes with caramelized edges, your perfect lighter Thanksgiving side dish that pairs beautifully with turkey and cranberry sauce.
MENU:
Turkey (always roasted!), Sourdough Dinner Rolls, Green Beans, Orange Cranberry Sauce, Sausage Stuffing, Roasted Vegetables, Mac & Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Orange Cranberry Mocktails, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, and Cranberry Almond Cake!
For breakfast on Thanksgiving morning, I always make a large serving of my sweet potato & sausage breakfast hash with sourdough cinnamon rolls. It’ helps keep people full all morning and out of the kitchen for snacking (looking at you, dad!)
DYE-FREE FROSTED SUGAR COOKIES
Frosted Sugar Cookies for Fall
This is the BEST rolled sugar cookie recipe I’ve been using for years, and it never fails! It’s perfect for holiday cookies and other holiday celebrations. With no chill time, a forgiving dough, and a rich, buttery flavor, these cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious. Best of all, they hold their shape beautifully in the oven without spreading—a must for detailed cookie cutters!
The Best Sausage Stuffing Recipe & Only 5 Ingredients!
Easy Fall Cooking
This easy sausage stuffing has been in our family for decades and always makes an appearance at our holiday table! Made with just 5 simple ingredients, it’s savory, comforting, and absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Dessert Recipes from Bakery Favorites:
I’ve always taken baking very seriously, and when Thanksgiving or any holiday comes around, you better believe I’ve got the dessert table covered because it’s my favorite part of the season! Around Christmas, there’s no stopping me either. Many of my recipes from when I ran my bakery business are already available on the blog, and I have even more coming your way this year!
hEALTHIER aPPLE PIE
gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugars.
This gluten-free and dairy-free apple pie has a flaky crust that melts in your mouth and a warm, cinnamon apple filling that’s pure comfort in every bite. Made without refined sugars, it’s naturally sweetened with organic maple syrup for a healthier twist on the classic dessert.
The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever!
The best homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe is right here! This is the recipe I used for all my markets and online sales, the one that sold out almost every single weekend. I always made them fresh in the morning because nothing beats an ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie with crispy edges and a melt-in-your-mouth center. It’s no wonder this cookie became a fan favorite for so many reasons!
CHEWY FROSTED ORANGE GINGER COOKIES
The best holiday cookies ever
The perfect cookie does exist! This orange ginger molasses cookie has a chewy center, crispy edges, and is topped with the most delightful orange glaze and a candied orange slice. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
build your board:
It’s always a good idea to set out a charcuterie board for Thanksgiving! Keep it near the main gathering space to prevent too many “taste testers” from crowding the kitchen. 😄 Does anyone else’s family love sneaking in for samples?
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
- Nuts: Cashews and almonds
- Cheeses: Gouda, pepper jack (my son’s favorite!), sharp cheddar, and colby jack
- Crackers: A mix of assorted crackers or crostini
- Fruits: Blackberries, grapes, and cranberries
- Meats: Salami and prosciutto
- Garnishes: Dried candied oranges and fresh rosemary sprigs
It’s beautiful, easy to assemble, and keeps everyone happily snacking while you finish up in the kitchen!
Orange Grapefruit Cranberry Mocktail
easy and beautiful
Pour in the freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
Top with chilled Orange Poppy sparkling soda.Give it a gentle stir to combine.
Garnish with fresh cranberries, an orange slice, and a sprig of rosemary.
Orange Grapefruit Cranberry Mocktail Ingredients:
- 1 can of Orange Poppy (or any orange-flavored sparkling soda)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Orange slices or grapefruit wedges (optional)
- Rosemary sprigs (optional, for a festive touch)
It’s simple, bubbly, and full of citrus flavor, the perfect mocktail for Thanksgiving or any holiday brunch!
Sweet Jalapeño Deviled Eggs
THANKSGIVING SIDE
I haven’t stopped making these Sweet Jalapeño Deviled Eggs since my brother and I first threw this recipe together the last time he visited! That day, we experimented with two different flavors—butternut squash deviled eggs and these sweet and spicy jalapeño ones. Ever since, this recipe has been on my mind weekly, and my husband is always excited when he spots a fresh batch in the fridge.
Turkey recipe and more Thanksgiving recipes coming this week!
Smashed Brussels sprouts
These honey soy smashed Brussels sprouts are perfectly roasted until golden and crispy! An easy, healthy side dish that will make anyone love their vegetables.
Bring a side salad to the party!
Not a fan of Turkey? Try this cranberry orange chicken!
You must try this easy and seasonal dinner recipe. It’s healthy and filled with delicious flavors.
Check out more FALL inspiration HERE!