Looking for some Thanksgiving inspiration? A few of my favorites and recommended appetizers, sides, and desserts below! Leave the turkey to someone else and show up with something that will impress and fulfill every one at your table. Of course, if you are looking for my pie recipes, you can find them here, with the purchase of my Holiday Handbook!
Starters
Caesar Salad Whipped Ricotta Dip
It doesn’t get easier than adding everything to a food processor and then pouring into a bowl!
You make this once and your entire family will be begging you to bring it to every holiday for the rest of your life.
Sides
The most flavorful salad! This can be made ahead and you can simply pour the dressing over and toss when ready to serve.
These carrots are so tasty they are basically candy. Serve these for any picky eaters or you know, if you just really love sweet and peppery carrots.
All you do is boil noodles and add cheese, butter, milk, and seasonings. Seriously. This is the easiest, most DELICIOUS mac & cheese.
Cheese and potatoes, topped with crispy potato chips. Does it get better than this?
One of the most popular recipes on the blog! Made with browned butter and crunchy fresh corn, these are a perfect accompaniment for your turkey and ham.
Cheddar Scallion Buttermilk Biscuits
Flaky mile high biscuits that can really be flavored with any add-in you want, or you can leave them plain!
Desserts
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cups
If you just don’t want to make a pie but want something equally as delicious. This could also be made into a trifle!
Another easy and classic flavor combo that is perfect if you don’t want to make a pie but want a dessert! Also great for breakfast.
Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding with Toffee Pecan Sauce
The most delicious bread pudding with classic Thanksgiving Flavors! Can be made in advance and warmed up when ready to serve.
This is basically a simplified Boston Cream Pie. Make this in advance and let it sit in the fridge to get the best results!
Seriously, this will change your life. It is so easy and delicious and the perfect dessert to curl up on the couch and eat while watching the cowboys lose.
Who wants to make a whole cake right now? No one. These are the perfect carrot cake flavors in a super easy to make bar.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Candy Bar Pie
I originally made this for Halloween, but just leave off the pretzels and sprinkles and you have the PERFECT peanut butter and chocolate pie.
