15 Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
I absolutely love Thanksgiving, and having the perfect dinner recipes makes the celebration even more special. These 15 Thanksgiving dinner recipes offer a mix of classic and modern dishes that will impress your guests and make the meal unforgettable.
From succulent roasted turkey to savory stuffing and creamy mashed potatoes, each recipe is designed to capture the essence of the holiday. You’ll also find some fresh twists, like roasted veggies, delicious casseroles, and flavorful gravy that ties everything together.
These recipes are easy to follow and perfect for creating a feast that feels both comforting and festive. Let’s explore some of the best Thanksgiving dinner recipes that will make your holiday gathering truly memorable!
1- Chicken Wings Recipe
With this quick and easy recipe, you will have delectable, extra crispy, golden brown, and seriously finger-licking good-fried chicken wings. With tender meat on the inside and crispier texture on the outside, these Fried Chicken Wings are easy to make using a handful of ingredients.
2- Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Who can say no to Popcorn chicken? At least, I can’t. It is my go-to recipe to make a fantastic homemade appetizer, game-day snack, or fulfill my late-night cravings.
3- Cheesy Chicken Meatballs Recipes
These Chicken meatballs are crispy from the outside and have a delicious cheesy texture from the inside. The spices used in these cheesy meatballs make them heavenly delicious, and perfect for any kind of party.
4- ROASTED GARLIC MASHED CAULIFLOWER
This roasted garlic mashed cauliflower recipe is just five ingredients and a perfectly healthy comfort food. It’s an easy side dish that’s SCD, Paleo, and Whole30. It’s gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and soy free.
5- Gola Kabab Recipes
These Gola kebabs are truly a delicacy. Each bite introduces your palate to perfection with tenderness, juiciness, and a smoky flavor. Prepared with ground beef, they are ready in just a few minutes.
6- Aloo Gobi Matar Recipe
Aloo gobi matar is one of the classic Indian and Pakistani vegan recipes made with some traditional Indian spices.
The bursting flavors and tangy taste make it the best recipe for spicy lovers. Thankfully, you can craft this recipe in under 30 minutes.
7- Turkey Veggie Thanksgiving Tray
This turkey veggie tray is an easy and fun platter to bring to any Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving party. The kids will love this fun turkey and you’ll have all your appetizer snacking ready to go as your Thanksgiving day feast cooks.
8- Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto
Risotto is a name more associated with high-end restaurants with a hefty price tag on it. Here’s the simple way to create an instant classic in your kitchen today!
9- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes are an easy, sheet pan side that is crispy & delicious! Pair with all sorts of chicken and pork entrées to make an amazing dinner.
10- Adorable Thanksgiving Salad
This “Tom Turkey” Thanksgiving Salad with Butternut Squash is adorable, delicious, and surprisingly easy! It features classic Thanksgiving flavors like roasted butternut squash, goat cheese, cranberries and pecans.
11- AIR FRYER CARROTS
Air fryer carrots make a healthy, delicious, and easy side dish! Baby carrots roasted with garlic and olive oil come out perfectly tender in the air fryer!
12- Vegan Pumpkin Curry
Healthy one-pot vegan pumpkin curry served over basmati white rice. This fall flavored curry is so easy to make, it’s fragrant, vibrant, and delicious.
13- Puerto Rican Stuffed Pepper Soup
Bold and flavorful this Puerto Rican easy stuffed pepper soup (sopa de pimientos) recipe is easily made on the stove or the slow cooker for a hearty meal using simple pantry items.
14- Healthy Mango Picadillo
Sweet, savory, and completely healthy! This turkey picadillo is a fun twist to our Cuban picadillo recipe, and uses fresh mango and garbanzo beans for a completely filling dish.
15- Sautéed Squash Quinoa Salad
This healthy and flavorful Sautéed Squash Quinoa Salad Recipe is surprisingly easy to make and can be done in less time. Need to watch your weight this holiday season? This fresh salad will keep you on track with your health goals!