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Are you hosting Thanksgiving or friendsgiving this year and looking for the best Thanksgiving recipes? Or are you attending Thanksgiving elsewhere and looking for Thanksgiving recipes to bring to a dinner party for family and friends?

Here are 28 traditional warm Thanksgiving dinner recipes that you could follow for a beautiful Thanksgiving menu this year. And if you’re looking for low carb Thanksgiving recipes check out my Keto Thanksgiving Recipes.

Thanksgiving is one of the holidays that most people look forward to each year. Aside from celebrating the bountiful harvest and blessings, this holiday has become one of the busiest days of the year as family members gather together for Thanksgiving dinner, which is why planning and preparing Thanksgiving dinner recipe ideas ahead of time is essential.

Here you’ll find everything from the best Thanksgiving recipe side dishes to Thanksgiving recipe desserts and everything before, after and in between. Thanksgiving recipe appetizers that are quick and easy and will impress your guests such as Baked Pumpkin Brie and Addictive Hot Crab Dip ( low carb, keto, gluten free).

Don’t forget about the classic, easy Thanksgiving recipe side dishes that involve sweet potatoes and green beans (not together, but separate :)) And a five star rated delicious twist on the cranberry dish cranberry fluff. And of course the main attraction of the day is the Turkey, which is why this day is sometimes called Turkey day. Scroll below to see Turkey cooking times.

We have Thanksgiving recipes for kids they’ll love and convenient Thanksgiving crockpot recipes. You’ll also find make ahead Thanksgiving recipes to make the day that much easier. Check out my Vegetarian and Vegan Thanksgiving main dishes as well.

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Baked Pumpkin Brie

The easiest baked brie ever! All you need is 5 min prep, but be warned that you’ll probably want to make this all year long!

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Addictive Hot Crab Dip (Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free)

This cheesy, hot crab dip is truly addictive! It’s a super easy, creamy appetizer made with crab, green onions, cream cheese, mayo, and cheese. It’s naturally low carb, keto, and gluten free, and is great for tailgating, holidays, or entertaining.

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Turkey Cheeseball

This turkey cheeseball is so cute and fun that kids and adults alike will love!

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Creamy Spinach Dip

This crowd-pleasing party dip is a creamy blend of sour cream, cream cheese, spinach, and various cheeses and served with bread for dipping.

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Cranberry Fluff

Your favorite tart Thanksgiving flavor is joining powers with crunchy and fluffy in this cranberry fluff recipe.

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Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This easy homemade cranberry sauce is ready in 15 minutes and you only need 3 ingredients!

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Easy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

These slow cooker mashed potatoes are the perfect make ahead Thanksgiving side dish!

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Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes

Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes Stuffed With Cheese, Bacon And So Much Flavor. It’s One Of The Yummiest Ways To Serve Potatoes.

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Crockpot Stuffing

Crock Pot Stuffing takes my favorite classic stuffing recipe and turns it into an easy make ahead side dish. This stuffing is perfect to serve along side turkey dinner!

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Apple Cranberry Rosemary Stuffing

I love this twist on stuffing with the apples and cranberries in it. It gives it a nice light sweetness and since it has cranberries you could even skip the cranberry sauce this year. And they both pair with the fresh rosemary perfectly.

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Easy Make Ahead Turkey Gravy

You’ll take the stress out of making gravy this Thanksgiving with this recipe for make-ahead Turkey Gravy. You can prepare this rich gravy up to two days in advance, then reheat and thin using the pan drippings from the turkey just before serving.

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Homemade Dinner Rolls

“These Are Our ALL-TIME FAVORITE Dinner Rolls! They Are Soft, Butter-Y And Always The Hit For Any Dinner Or Holiday Get Together. It’s So Hard To Eat Just One!”

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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

A classic favorite sweet potato casserole recipe, loaded with familiar comfort food flavors and simplified to make your time in the kitchen much easier. What’s not to absolutely love about that?

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Brown Sugar Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sweet and tender these Brown Sugar Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes are the perfect side dish to your Thanksgiving meal!

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Classic Green Bean Casserole

A Classic Green Bean Casserole is a delicious side dish that everyone loves and it takes very little skill to make. A favorite Thanksgiving recipe!

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Lemon Butter Green Beans

This simple Lemon Butter Green Beans recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish. Made with steamed fresh green beans tossed in lemon juice, butter, and parmesan cheese.

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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Skipped the canned cream corn this year and make it from scratch right in the crockpot – it’s so rich and creamy and unbelievably easy to make with just 5 ingredients!

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The Best Corn Casserole

The BEST Corn Casserole – seriously delicious! Creamed corn loaded with cheddar and bacon! SO good!! Can make ahead of time and refrigerate or freezer for later.

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Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

These Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots make the perfect holiday side dish for your Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner! They’re on the table in 30 minutes or less with only 4 ingredients and under 15 minutes of prep!

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Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe (No Brining!)

“This is seriously The BEST Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe! It packs tons of flavor and makes a juicy Thanksgiving turkey slathered with garlic herb butter and browned to perfection. No brining needed in this easy, no-fuss turkey recipe!”

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Thanksgiving Turkey

“This turkey is absolute perfection and is not cooked in a traditional way. There is no brining. No bag or slow cooker. You don’t have to fry it in hot oil and there’s no basting every 30-40 minutes. You actually prepare part of it the night before and it takes 5 minutes. The next day you wrap it in cheesecloth that’s been soaked in flavorful stock and butter. The meat is super tender and juicy with a golden crispy skin. Everything you want in the perfect turkey!”

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Turkey Cooking Times

Maple Glazed Ham

Maple Glazed Ham – this is the ham glaze you use when you want to add a special touch to your festive baked ham, but still keep it easy!

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Almond and Cranberry Thanksgiving Slaw

This Thanksgiving slaw won’t wilt like other green salads and can sit out for a while, making it a great addition to the Thanksgiving buffet.

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Thanksgiving Salad: Arugula salad with apples, cranberries, pecans, and Balsalmic Dressing

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Cranberry Millionaire Salad

Cranberry Salad is the perfect side for any turkey dinner! A delicious mixture of fresh homemade cranberry sauce combined with pecans, coconut, marshmallows and pineapple

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Old Fashioned Classic Pumpkin Pie

One of the most popular desserts that is served around the holidays is pumpkin pie. And although you could order one from your favorite bakery, it is super easy to make your own.

Warm Apple Pie

“I love making pies and I really enjoy adding a twist to the crust on top. Today I used my favorite apple pie recipe and a stamp of apples and leaves to make the decorative crust.”

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Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

There’s something so special about this sweet and salty dessert, one layer looks and sounds better than the next. Sweet and salty pretzel layer, cream cheese, fresh strawberries and Strawberry JELL-O will satisfy all your cravings for sweets.

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My Thanksgiving Planner

Are you looking to have a more enjoyable, stress-free Thanksgiving? My Thanksgiving Planner will help you do just that! Enjoy spending time with friends and family knowing that you planned well.

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