Simple make ahead ideas for Thanksgiving are the best. But it gets even better. Sometimes, they are also beyond delicious and as festive as an appetizer gets. It's time to start presenting perfect holiday entertaining recipes and we're starting with style!
If you like making homemade gifts and love using your slow cooker, get ready to make a decadent granola that's a hit with breakfast enthusiasts and removes the extra fuss that oven-baking granola sometimes brings. Oh, and the gift can always be one for your inner breakfast fan!
The key to perfect mini bundt cakes is preparing the pan for baking. Once you've got that down, any variety or flavor that gives you joy is within reach. And for Thanksgiving, that might mean a variety!
Thanksgiving isn't all about the turkey and pumpkin pie. Side dishes often get ignored in the entertaining rush. However, that doesn't need to be the case. Here, the natural sweetness in both apples and sweet potatoes come together to make a side dish that will impress everyone gathered together for Thanksgiving dinner. No marshmallows are needed for this truly stellar offering.
The day after Thanksgiving can be almost surreal. If you're lucky, all of the leftover food and the dishes have been taken care of and you are just looking for a little quiet comfort. Maybe a simple chicken dish made in one pan in the oven is just what you need.
Since Turkey Day, there's a southwestern feel to my posts. Maybe I'm leaning in that direction because Tex-Mex flavors don't often factor into our fall and winter holiday menus. And while I'm all for tradition and enjoying sentimental meals, sometimes I just want tacos.
Just because Thanksgiving is a kitchen-intense holiday, that doesn't mean you need to wait and do everything there at the last minute. Get a few make-ahead recipes and give yourself a little breathing space on the big day.
Before everything is all about Christmas, take a moment to enjoy the best in comfort food with macaroni and cheese that's loaded with a touch of autumn. Your family with love this classic dish featuring sage sausage and roasted butternut squash.
For those who see Thanksgiving dinner as being all about the sides, this one's for you. Delightfully seasoned and buttery and crisp, these smashed taters are so good, you'll be making them night after night and ignoring any main course in sight!
If Thanksgiving leaves you with turkey leftovers, be grateful! This month, they star in delicious open-faced sandwiches that will have you hoping for more leftovers.
About a week of contemplating results in a beautiful bowl of soup with a velvety texture and a flavor that brings together the essence of fall. Featuring parsnips and pears and highlighted with nutmeg-crusted goat cheese, it's a fantastic soup course option for your holiday entertaining or a comforting lunch alongside a grilled cheese sandwich. Bring on the snow -- this soup will keep you warm!
Grab your Instant Pot and get ready for a delightfully creamy corn and potato chowder. In a half an hour, you can have a perfect bowl of comfort food during a week that's busy enough with planning for Thanksgiving.
Get a stunning vegan stir fry dinner in under a half hour while resting assured that it's a meal that everyone around the table will love. A peppy ginger stir fry sauce, crisp tofu, and a variety of vegetables are just what you need when kitchen prep for Thanksgiving is filling so much time.
Another deeply inspiring dip that will add a bit of heat to any table you gather around. A perfect appetizer to work into your Thanksgiving plans, as this part of the meal is most open to trying something new at a meal that's generally so traditional.
A beautiful and complex appetizer that is perfect for the Thanksgiving table, this spread combines creamy, tangy feta cheese with a confit-like blend of oil, tomatoes, garlic, chickpeas, and fresh herbs. Serve it with your favorite dippers.
As cooler weather settles in and pumpkin becomes a focus in everything from coffee to coffeecake, it's time to remember that it can also star in some amazing savory dishes. Just in time for the weekend, a fantastic curry featuring pumpkin and either venison or lean beef is ready to be enjoyed.
