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    Home » Holidays

    Easy and Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published: Nov 11, 2025 by Vaishali · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Thanksgiving is all about gathering around a table full of food that's worth the wait. Grab your main dish and then this collection brings together everything you need for a memorable feast: Perfect Mashed Potato Casserole, rich Mushroom Stuffing (call it whatever), and seasonal standouts like Butternut Squash Soup.

    Whether you're feeding a crowd or planning something more intimate, you'll find reliable classics, modern takes, and indulgent finishes, such as Cardamom Bourbon Apple Hand Pies and Pumpkin Muffins with Crumble Topping.

    Here's to a Thanksgiving that tastes as good as it feels.

    1
    A lentil and roasted vegetable salad with spinach and feta cheese served in a white and blue ceramic bowl against a white marbled background.
    Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Salad
    This Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Feta and Greek Dressing isn't just a salad; it's a flavor explosion that's so incredibly delicious that you'll be making it on repeat. Trust me, this fantastic recipe is about to become your new go-to for a satisfying and vibrant meal. Ready to discover your next obsession? Let's dive in!
    Check out this recipe
    2
    Roasted brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, red onions, and butternut squash in a white ceramic serving platter.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Glaze
    These vegan oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with pomegranate glaze are a show-stopper for your Holiday table ! Talk about a pretty, yummy-tasting side dish that is super easy to make, has less than ten ingredients, and is ready in four steps: cut, season, roast, and dress.
    Check out this recipe
    3
    4 slices of Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread on a grey ceramic plate.
    Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread
    This Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread is one of the greatest Southern appetizers and is made with vegetarian jiffy mix. Less than 10 ingredients and an easy chop, throw in a bowl and mix recipe that has a sweet and cheesy flavor that's fit to be served at any holiday dinner!
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    4
    Vegetarian Mushroom and Croissant Bake with Kale and Cheese
    Mushroom and Croissant Stuffing
    This Vegetarian Mushroom and Croissant Bake with kale and fresh herbs is savory, buttery, and completely delicious. Bite size pieces of buttery croissants, earthy mushrooms, warm herbs, vegetable broth and cheese make this recipe hard to pass on at the dinner table.
    Check out this recipe
    5
    Mashed Potatoes with a pat of butter and garnished with chopped chives in a steel serving dish on a white marble background.
    Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    Every Holiday gathering needs mashed potatoes, and our family's favorite creamy garlic mashed potatoes with cream cheese is a simple recipe that packs a flavor punch. These are creamy, slightly tangy, easy to make, and just overall perfect!!
    Check out this recipe
    6
    Baked Potato Casserole with cheese and chopped chives in a white ceramic dish on a white marble background.
    Mashed Potato Casserole
    Use leftover mashed potatoes or make it from scratch! This easy mashed potato casserole recipe with sour cream is a keeper and will be in your family for years! It's a winning combination of minimal prep time, easy to assemble, and a rich, satisfying taste.
    Check out this recipe
    7
    Butternut squash soup in a white ceramic bowl on a dark metal cookie sheet. The soup is drizzled with cream and garnished with thyme leaves and fresh black pepper.
    Butternut Squash Soup
    This cozy butternut squash and carrot soup with apple combines sweet and warm flavors for a simple fall favorite. Let your slow cooker do all the work while the flavors meld together perfectly, and get ready to enjoy comfort in a bowl. Stove top and Instant Pot options are also included. It is naturally gluten-free and can be easily made vegan.
    Check out this recipe
    8
    Mac and Cheese
    "Grown-up" mac and cheese
    Creamy, cheesy, and just a little extra special. This fancy, grown-up version of mac and cheese is the holiday side that everyone goes crazy about.
    Check out this recipe
    9
    Stovetop-MacandCheese_Top_redbowl
    Easy Mac and Cheese
    Talk about comfort in a bowl! This Easy Stove top Mac and Cheese Recipe is the best ever that kids and grown ups love alike. No knife needed, no need to bake, less than 10 ingredients, and ready in 15 minutes. Serve it with some veggies and fruits and you have a nutritious meal at your hands.
    Check out this recipe
    10
    A slice of Vegetarian Shepherds Pie with Lentils and Indian Flavors
    Lentil Shepherd's Pie
    Protein rich lentils and lots of vegetables along with warm Indian spices make this hearty Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie just as satisfying as its meaty counterparts. This easy vegetarian version of a classic is comfort food at its finest and is sure to be a show stopper at your holiday table!
    Check out this recipe
    11
    Close up of Halved Spiced Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Crumb Topping on a white ceramic plate with some crumbs.
    Spiced Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Crumb Topping
    These Spiced Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Crumb Topping are perfect for the season and you can enjoy them fresh from the oven in less than 45 minutes. This simple recipe transforms canned pumpkin into delightfully moist, flavorful treats spiced with warm fall spices. A perfect option to be enjoyed with a cup of coffee on a crisp fall day while satisfying your sweet tooth.
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    12
    Apple crisp served on a terracotta plate along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Easy Apple Crisp
    This Easy apple crisp recipe with oatmeal topping is easy to make and is packed with apple flavor with a hint of citrus. A rustic dessert with sliced apples topped with a delicate brown sugar and butter oatmeal crumble.
    Check out this recipe
    13
    Cardamom Bourbon Apple Hand Pie in a hand with an apple in the background.
    Apple Bourbon Hand Pies
    This easy recipe for Cardamom Scented Apple Bourbon Hand Pies has delicately spiced apples with slight bourbon notes, wrapped up in a flaky crust & baked until golden!
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    14
    Apple Tart
    Apple Tart or Slab Pie
    Don't sleep on slab pies, y'all. This apple slab pie is no real work and absolutely delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    15
    Apple Cake with Maple Glaze
    This Apple Cake is a lovely fall dessert! Maple Syrup glaze, tender apples full of cinnamony flavor. Always adding that extra glaze on top!
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    More Our favorite recipes for all the holidays

    • Fall apple harvest soup in a blue ceramic bowl topped with a dollop of sour cream, pomegranate, and rosemary.
      Fall Harvest Apple Cheddar Soup with Maple Sour Cream
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      Easy Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe with Sour Cream
    • Apple crisp served on a terracotta plate along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
      Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Oatmeal Topping
    • Indian Bread Pudding dusted with powdered sugar, served on a terracotta plate.
      Indian Bread Pudding with Cardamom and Saffron

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