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    25 of My Best Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published: Nov 20, 2019 · Modified: Apr 2, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

    This post is a collection of the Best Thanksgiving recipes on Sweet Cayenne and has all that you need to create the perfect tasty Thanksgiving menu!

    A collage of images for a Thanksgiving recipe collection.

    BEVERAGES

    Applepom Fizz - a refreshing and fizzy mocktail that tastes like the holidays!

    A moscow mule mug with a sparkling apple cider mocktail inside and a garnish of apple sliced and cinnamon stick.

    Spiced Tea - a recipe that's been cherished in my family for decades. Serve in the slow cooker to keep it warm!

    Spiced tea is my perfect winter comfort drink. I'ts filled with vitamin C-rich citrus and will warm you from the inside out during the dull winter days!

    Company's Coming Cold Brew Iced Tea with Mint Simple Syrup - easy and simple. Your guests can sweeten their tea to the degree that they like!

    Two glasses of iced tea garnished with mint on a rattan wicker serving tray.

    APPETIZERS

    Cranberry Brie Tartlets - these are the cutest.

    These Fig and Cranberry Brie Tarlets are SO easy to make and are perfect for a stunning, portion-controlled holiday party appetizer!

    Surprise Inside Pimento Cheese Tartlets - my favorite appetizer hands-down.

    Close up view of a pimento cheese tartlet with a bite of out if.

    Party Crudite with Parmesan Herb Dip - because we all need to get some extra veggies in!

    A cutting board with colorful veggies surrounding a white bowl with creamy Parmesan herb dip.

    SALADS

    Simple Kale Salad - kind of tastes like Caesar, but with way fewer ingredients!

    Festive Kale Salad - all the apples, cheese and dried cranberries.

    Roasted Grape and Sorghum Salad - unique, beautiful, and festive!

    SIDES

    Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Honey Glaze - my new favorite way to cook Brussels sprouts.

    An overhead shot of a plate of crispy roasted Brussels sprouts.

    Apple Cranberry Sauce - my FAVORITE cranberry sauce. Leftovers are good on so many things.

    A glass bowl of apple cranberry sauce sitting on a cutting board with a spoon and sliced apples on the side.

    Parmesan Herb Duchess Potatoes - a chic and classy way to serve mashed potatoes.

    A white platter with piped Duchess potatoes on top and a grey tea towel on the side.

    Simply Perfect Roasted Asparagus - an essential side dish.

    A blue and white tray with roasted asparagus and a lemon slice on top.

    Roasted Sprouts and Squash with Warm Pomegranate Bacon Dressing - all the yummiest things in one bowl.

    A close-up overhead shot of a white bowl filled with roasted brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and pomegranate arils.

    Apple Cider Sweet Potato Casserole - a showstopper in its own right.

    An overhead shot of a dish of Apple Cider Sweet Potato Casserole on a cutting board with a blue napkin on the side.

    Butternut Squash Risotto - something different from potatoes but equally delicious.

    An overhead shot of a blue ceramic plate with butternut squash risotto.

    MAINS

    Slow-Cooker Roasted Turkey Breast - the BEST and only way I will cook a turkey.

    A white platter filled with turkey breast that is topped with crispy skin and gravy with a dish of gravy on the side.

    Apple Cider Pork Loin - an alternative to turkey that is super simple!

    This easy recipe for slow cooker apple cider pork is a lean, healthy dish that tastes like comfort food. It's a perfect warm, cozy recipe for winter when you are trying to eat healthy!

    Pork Chop Skillet with Cranberry Apple Pan Sauce - elegant pan main dish that's perfect for a few people.

    An overhead shot of pork chops in a skillet with a cranberry apple sauce.

    DESSERTS

    Cranberry Cheesecake Tart - a stunner for sure! And make-ahead to boot.

    An overhead shot of a cranberry cheesecake tart on a black wire charger.

    Apple Dumplings with Sparkling Cider Sauce - one of my all-time favorite desserts, adapted from my Granny's recipe.

    An overhead shot of apple dumplings in a red cast iron braised on a white counter top.

    Best Bread Pudding with Vanilla Butter Sauce - this is mic-drop delicious.

    A plate of bread pudding with vanilla butter sauce spooned over the top.

    Old-Fashioned Chess Pie - another family favorite. We have it every year!

    This recipe for old-fashioned buttermilk chess pie is perfect for fall. A Southern favorite!

    LEFTOVERS

    Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders - perfect to serve during board-game playing and football-watching.

    Two Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders on a blue ceramic plate with a baking dish of sliders and blue napkin in the background.

    Turkey and Drop Biscuit Dumplings - made in the Instant Pot with a homemade turkey bone broth!

    Two white enamel bowls of turkey and dumplings on a cutting board with a gingham dish cloth on the side.

    Mini Turkey Pot Pies with Biscuit Topping - comfort food at its finest.

    A white ramekin filled with turkey pot pie and drop biscuit topping.

    EXTRA TIPS, TRICKS, AND DIY

    Thanksgiving Menu Planner + Tips for Keeping it Simple - a printable menu planning sheet and shopping list!

    A thanksgiving menu planning sheet.

    Getting Organized During the Holidays - we all need these reminders.

    A white pumpkin surrounded by a wreath of coral-colored dahlia flowers.

    Tips for Holiday Baking Success - take your baking game to the next level like a boss!

    12 Tips for Holiday Baking Success

     

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