32 Thanksgiving Menu Ideas That Are Solid Holiday Gold

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Planning a Thanksgiving menu is serious work. The expectations are high, and while there’s plenty of room to mix and match, there are certain classic Thanksgiving dishes your guests are always going to expect to see at dinner. We’re talking about buttery mashed potatoes , a crispy-skinned roasted turkey looking glorious at the center of the table, and a slice of pumpkin pie to close out the night. So if you’re after a more traditional Thanksgiving dinner this year, this list of tried-and-true recipes has everything you need and more. You’ll find beautifully-charred roasted green beans , sweet and savory casseroles , and all the irresistible turkey stuffings you know you’ve been craving since last November. Sure, there are a lot of recipes in this Thanksgiving menu, but they're all instantly recognizable, delicious, and the best kind of nostalgic—and that’s something to be thankful for.

  • Alex Lau
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    The New Classic Stuffing

    A protein like sausage lends the stuffing those all-important crispy bites, and the fat contributes essential flavor.

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  • Danny Kim
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    Turkey Breast with Roasted Broccolini

    You can find Chinese five-spice powder, a combination of star anise, fennel, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and cloves, at many supermarkets. We really like the fresh intensity and balance of the five-spice powder from World Spice .

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  • Alex Lau
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    Hard Cider Gravy

    Hard cider is really wonderful to cook with: It adds a bit of sweetness, acidity, and a hint of apple. And the leftovers are great in an autumnal cocktail. Check out step-by-step photos here.

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  • Photo by Oriana Koren, food styling by Lillian Kang, prop styling by Jillian Knox
    7/32

    Sweet Potato Grits

    Edna Lewis once said, “People should really leave grits alone.” We won’t argue with the queen, but Kia Damon’s creamy, custardy roasted sweet potato grits are proof that all rules have exceptions.

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  • Photographs by Laura Murray, food styling by Rose Daniels and Yia Vang
    8/32

    Blistered Green Beans With Fried Shallots

    It’s impossible to stop eating these green beans.

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  • Alex Lau
    9/32

    Apple–Brown Sugar Pie

    Chilling the filled pie before baking helps it keep its shape; preroasting the apples packs in more flavor.

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  • Photograph by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Sophie Strangio
    10/32

    Pavochon

    Pavochon, a mash-up of pavo for turkey and chon for lechón, is the centerpiece of a Puerto Rican Thanksgiving.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
    11/32

    Classic Herb and Fennel Stuffing

    This goes out to all those whose Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without a craggy-topped, herb-infused, crusty-bread-based stuffing.

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  • Alex Lau
    12/32

    Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

    Brown butter and rosemary are the ultimate, timeless pairing for sweet potatoes. Making your own breadcrumbs from sourdough bread shoots this recipe into all-star status, but using store-bought in a pinch is perfectly fine too.

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    13/32

    Extra-Buttery Mashed Potatoes

    For this mashed potato recipe, drying the cooked potatoes in the pan means that they'll absorb that much more flavor from your herb-infused dairy.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
    14/32

    Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Cinnamon

    Neither too sour nor too sweet, this classic sauce benefits from a winning combo of bright citrus and warming cinnamon.

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    15/32

    If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It Stuffing

    Like a greatest hits album, this recipe combines the essential elements and the most successful techniques from all of our most popular stuffing recipes.

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    20/32

    Buttery Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

    With any luck, these will be the softest rolls you ever make.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
    21/32

    Why-Is-It-So-Good Gravy

    A make-ahead gravy gets a remarkable depth of flavor from roasted poultry bones and—surprise!—a sprinkle of MSG.

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  • Christopher Testani
    22/32

    Classic Potato Gratin

    There's nothing like creamy on the bottom, crispy on the top potato gratin. It's like family in a casserole dish.

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  • Alex Lau
    23/32

    BA's Best Pumpkin Pie

    This pumpkin pie recipe features the perfect combination and ratio of spices, which really highlight the flavors of the pumpkin, with sweetened condensed milk to add a decadent richness to the custard

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
    24/32

    Expertly Spiced and Glazed Roast Turkey

    The absolute inarguably best way to cook a well-seasoned, juicy turkey is to break it down into parts, dry-brine it, and roast it on a wire rack in a baking sheet.

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    25/32

    Make-Ahead Gravy

    This do-ahead gravy skips the pan drippings.

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    26/32

    Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    We're ready to declare these the fluffiest, creamiest, and easiest mashed potatoes ever. Unpeeled potatoes absorb less moisture when boiled, and the ricer will catch the skins—great news for lazy cooks everywhere.

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  • Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    27/32

    Very Classic Dry-Brined Roast Turkey

    The brine doesn't just keep the meat juicy—it helps deliver that beautiful browned skin. If you feel like skipping the infused-butter baste, brush occasionally with a light coat of extra-virgin olive oil to get that golden brown skin.

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