16 recipes for your traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu

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Appetizers
Main Course
Sides
Desserts

Thanksgiving is the greatest eating day of the year, hands down. It's all about cooking, eating, sharing, and enjoying, as well as reminiscing on family memories and recipes, and savoring some tastes we only get once a year.

This year, make your feast extra memorable by sprucing up a classic course or two with a new dish or technique that's destined to become a Thanksgiving staple at your annual turkey day feast. Here's what to cook if you're looking to serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with a modern twist.

overhead view of mashed potatoes and gravy
overhead view of mashed potatoes and gravy

Victor Protasio

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Appetizers

Thanksgiving appetizers might not be the stars of the day, but they're the first dishes you and your guests enjoy. Make a lasting impression with these classic options.

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Turkey-Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Turkey-Pumpkin Chili Recipe

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Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Sweet Potato and Flat Bread
Sweet Potato and Flat Bread

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Butternut Squash Soup With Sage and Parmesan Croutons
Butternut Squash Soup With Sage and Parmesan Croutons
Curried Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Curried Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Main Course

A traditional main course on Thanksgiving is turkey, and plenty of it. Take a look at the different preparations below and decide which one works best for you.

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Smoky Maple Turkey
Smoky Maple Turkey

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turkey-legs-recipe
Stuffing, sweet potatoes and smoked turkey on wooden table
Stuffing, sweet potatoes and smoked turkey on wooden table

Sides

For many, including those who don't eat meat or can't stand turkey, the sides are the real stars of a traditional Thanksgiving feast. We've included all the classics, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more.

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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

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Sourdough and Sage Stuffing
Sourdough and Sage Stuffing
Green Beans With Bacon Vinaigrette
Green Beans With Bacon Vinaigrette

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Honey-Butter Creamed Corn Recipe
Honey-Butter Creamed Corn Recipe

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Bourbon-Cranberry Compote
Bourbon-Cranberry Compote

Desserts

No holiday meal is complete without dessert, especially not Thanksgiving dinner. Go with a classic, like pumpkin pie, or switch things up a bit with an apropos cake. It's your choice!

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Cranberry Ricotta Cake
Cranberry Ricotta Cake

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fresh-pumpkin-pie-recipe

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Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie

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