A collection of delicious trusted traditional family favorite Thanksgiving recipes, from the best Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts to the juiciest Turkey!
After 32 years of hosting Thanksgiving at this Nest, I’ve compiled a scrumptious traditional dinner menu that is loved year after year by the “peeps” that gather round our holiday table.
Thanksgiving dinner is my favorite meal to prepare! I L.O.V.E. preparing a meal I know my family and friends look forward to all year. Cooking is my love language and how I share the love I have for each member at our table. So it’s really important to me that everything be perfect! It doesn’t necessarily have to look perfect…but it better darn-tootin’ taste perfect!
The recipes I’m sharing today are tried and true! From Grandma’s Cranberry Jello Salad to my out of this world juicy brined Turkey! Each dish is full of flavor, easy to make, and use ingredients you can find at your local market!
I’ve made adjustments, and worked tirelessly to perfect them and can think of no better way to show my gratitude for all of you, than to share them with you, so you can share them with those you love at your Nest.
A collection of delicious trusted traditional family favorite Thanksgiving recipes, from the best Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts to the juiciest Turkey! The Best Thanksgiving begins with a beautiful golden crispy skinned Turkey with plump juicy meat...so juicy and tender that the breast cuts with a fork! (That's right...a FORK! Save that knife for stabbing that last dinner roll or annoying relative! lol) It's a recipe that is easy to follow, and last, but certainly not least, is loaded with outstanding flavor! The flavor comes from the amazing apple citrus spiced brine and the incredible wine butter it's basted in for over 3 hours! It's the last Turkey recipe you'll ever need or want! A tender juicy spiral cut ham cooked in the slow cooker and covered with a delicious peach spiced glaze come together for a delicious Holiday dinner. A great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner for the non-Turkey loving guests at your table. When you’re Nest is a little less full this time of year and you don’t want to mess with a whole bird…this fork tender ultra moist Brined Turkey Breast is just right! Similar to my Best Thanksgiving Turkey this Turkey breast is brined and basted to perfection! Sausage and Herb Stuffing is simply scrumptious! It begins with freshly toasted bread cubes, cooked sage pork sausage, sautéed onions and celery, then sprinkled with savory herbs to create the BEST side dish on the Thanksgiving table! Year after year this is the number one most sought after recipe on the blog! The year I mastered the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey was the year I discovered there are different levels of gravy! (Who knew?) I think it’s the worlds best kept secret. (Well, that and spanks, but someone let the cat out of the bag with that one! Is nothing sacred?) This homemade Turkey Gravy start off with the BEST drippings from the brined Turkey and wine butter baste. It's Epic!! Big Fluffy Lion House Dinner Rolls can be made in the bread machine, or traditionally in your mixer, and a family favorite at this Nest! There's no point even having Thanksgiving dinner unless these pillows of happiness are overflowing in the bread basket! Fresh plump cranberries with hints of orange and spice come together to create this amazingly delicious Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce. The perfect relish for that delicious Turkey! Cranberry Jello Salad is my Grandma’s recipe and it was always at all our big family Thanksgiving dinners. It’s loaded with fresh ground cranberries, sweet apples, and loads of chopped walnuts. I’ve topped it off with vanilla nutmeg whipped cream. A sparkling gem of a recipe that is a "must have" at our Thanksgiving Table. Layers upon layers of yum combine in this Cranberry Orange Jello Salad. From the nut crumb crust, topped with a layer of cream cheese and a luscious layer of Cranberry Orange flavored jello. It’s a delicious salad and perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner. This is my brothers favorite Thanksgiving salad! It's a winner for sure! Fresh Asparagus with toasted walnuts and feta cheese combine for a tasty side dish that pairs perfectly with Turkey or Ham! A delicious traditional apple pie with added cranberries makes for a spectacular Holiday Dessert! A new favorite at this Nest for Thanksgiving! The combination of Tart Cranberries with slightly sweet fresh apples...perfection! A smooth and creamy lightly spiced Pumpkin cheesecake is kicked up with the addition of a buttery chocolate cookie crust and loads of mini chocolate chips! This is the number 1 most requested dessert for Thanksgiving year after year! Easy Pumpkin Pie is the BEST Pumpkin Pie recipe I have ever made! It bakes perfectly every time with no cracking on top! The flavor, thanks to a special combination of spices, is dreamy! You’ll never need another Pumpkin Pie Recipe again! Piled high with mounds of fresh thick sliced Granny Smith Apples, covered in a rich buttery caramel sauce and topped with a crispy golden cinnamon crumb topping…this is the PERFECT Dutch Apple Pie! Pumpkin Chiffon Pie is light, fluffy, and exceptionally creamy! Every forkful melts in your mouth with hints of warm spice! It’s one of the BEST Pumpkin Pie recipes ever! Spiced Caramel Apple Pie is a delicious twist on traditional dessert. Delicious firm, slightly tart apples are coated in a sweet subtle spiced caramel sauce and baked to perfection in a delicious flaky lattice crust. A great dessert that is easy to make for your Thanksgiving finish! Layers of pecan crumb crust, cream cheese, pumpkin, spices, and more whipped cream create an amazing Fall dessert in this Layered Pumpkin Lush! Easy Pecan Pie Bread Pudding with homemade Salted Caramel Sauce combines all the delicious flavors of Pecan Pie in a fabulous creamy custard bread pudding drizzled in a decadent caramel sauce. It’s the perfect Fall dessert!Thanksgiving Dinner Idea's
Best Thanksgiving Turkey
Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Ham
Brined Turkey Breast
Best Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Homemade Turkey Gravy
Lion House Dinner Rolls
Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce
Cranberry Jello Salad
Cranberry Orange Jello Salad
Asparagus With Toasted Walnuts & Feta Cheese
Cranberry Apple Pie
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Dutch Apple Pie
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Spiced Caramel Apple Pie
Layered Pumpkin Lush
Easy Pecan Pie Bread Pudding With Salted Caramel Sauce
Everyone has their favorites at this Nest! I hope that you have found one or two new favorites you’ll want to make for your family this Thanksgiving!
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My prayer and hope is that your Nest is filled with Fun, Food, and Family this Holiday Season!
Thank you so much for stopping by today, and as always, Thank you for sharing my recipes with those you love!