I’m in charge of my family’s Thanksgiving menu each year, which, admittedly, isn’t that difficult of a task, given that our typical menu varies little from year to year (they like traditions!). This year, however, I’m really going to try branching out. Don’t get me wrong—I love the classic recipes I’ve relied on for so long, but why not try adding a little pizazz to the traditional Thanksgiving dishes to mix things up? With recipes this good, they’ll might even become new traditions to keep alive.
If you’re also looking for a little extra inspiration this year—maybe you’re hosting for the first time, maybe you’re planning on dinner for one, or maybe you’re like me and just looking for change—look no further than these 70 (yes, 70!) recipes that would go beautifully on your table this year, no matter what else is on it.
Appetizers
1. Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Source: Foodie Crush
2. Cranberry-Jalapeño Baked Brie Dip
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Source: Host the Toast
3. Gruyere, Bacon, & Caramelized Onion Dip
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Source: Garnish with Lemon
4. Goat Cheese Crostini with Cranberry Apple Compote
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Source: Recipe Runner
5. Sweet ‘n’ Savory Roasted Nuts and Pretzels
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Source: Half Baked Harvest
6. Mini Greek Spinach Pies
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Source: SkinnyTaste
7. Stone Baked Tortilla Chips with Avocado Cranberry Salsa
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Source: Cotter Crunch
Drinks
8. Warm Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider
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Source: Abra’s Kitchen
9. Pomegranate Prosecco Punch
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Source: Our Salty Kitchen
10. Sparkling Cranberry Kombucha Mocktail
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Source: The Real Food Dietitians
11. Rosemary Vodka Gimlet
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Source: Our Salty Kitchen
12. Boulevardier Cocktails
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Source: Brooklyn Supper
13. Apple Cider Whiskey Rose
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Source: College Housewife
14. Orange Cranberry Moscow Mules
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Source: Plated Cravings
Mains
15. Whole Roasted Cauliflower
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Source: Live Eat Learn
16. Chipotle Citrus Turkey
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Source: Isabel Eats
17. Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Source: Ambitious Kitchen
18. Roast Turkey
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Source: Foodie Crush
19. Vegan Mushroom Gravy
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Source: Fit Foodie Finds
20. Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy
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Source: Half Baked Harvest
21. Cider Roasted Turkey Breast
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Source: Budget Bytes
22. Turkey Gravy
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Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
23. Whole Roasted Cabbage
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Source: Sweet Potato Soul
Vegetable Sides
24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranate Seeds
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Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
25. Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds
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Source: Eating Bird Food
26. Cheesy Creamed Kale
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Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
27. Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad
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Source: Pinch of Yum
28. Brussels Sprout Gratin
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Source: Superman Cooks
29. Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash
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Source: Eating Bird Food
30. Green Bean Casserole
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Source: Kristine’s Kitchen
31. Southern Collard Greens
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Source: Whisk It Real Gud
32. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
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Source: Joyful Healthy Eats
33. Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts
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Source: Love & Lemons
34. Everything Roasted Asparagus
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Source: Gimme Some Oven
Other Sides
35. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
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Source: Closet Cooking
36. Vegetarian Rye Bread, Onion, and Apple Stuffing
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Source: Savory Nothings
37. Herb Roasted Honeynut Squash with Miso Tahini Sauce
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Source: Abra’s Kitchen
38. Creamy Corn Pudding with Crispy Onions and Herbs
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Source: Pinch of Yum
39. Oven Roasted Carrots with Maple and Cinnamon
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Source: Isabel Eats
40. Pecan Cranberry Rice Pilaf with Caramelized Onions
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Source: Homemade in the Kitchen
41. Creamy Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
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Source: Ambitious Kitchen
42. Sweet Potato Casserole
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Source: By Erin Clarke of Well Plated
43. Braised Cabbage
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Source: Feasting at Home
44. Garam Masala and Honey Roasted Carrots
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Source: Recipe Runner
45. Honey Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Source: Savory Nothings
46. Cornbread Dressing
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Source: Fit Foodie Finds
47. Roasted Delicata Squash with Hazelnuts
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Source: Feasting at Home
48. Maple Cranberry Sauce
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Source: Joyful Healthy Eats
49. Stove-Top Apple Walnut Stuffing
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Source: Budget Bytes
50. Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
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Source: The Defined Dish
51. Fresh Cranberry Relish
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Source: Brooklyn Supper
52. Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme
Breads
53. Sweet Potato Rolls
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Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
54. Honey Buttermilk Cornbread
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Source: Host the Toast
55. Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls
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Source: As Easy As Apple Pie
56. 1-Hour Dinner Rolls
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Source: Gimme Some Oven
57. Cranberry Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
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Source: The View from Great Island
58. Buttermilk Biscuits
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Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction
Desserts
59. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie
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Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
60. Cranberry Orange Sorbet
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Source: Drizzle and Dip
61. Sweet Potato Pound Cake
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Source: Superman Cooks
62. Caramel Cake
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Source: Grandbaby Cakes
63. Vegan Cranberry Almond Tart
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Source: Foolproof Living
64. Caramel Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Source: Chantell and Brett Quernemoen for My Name is Yeh
65. Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
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Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
66. Brown Sugar Maple Pie
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Source: A Classic Twist
67. Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars
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Source: Grandbaby Cakes
68. Sweet Potato Pie
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Source: Sweet Tea and Thyme
69. Coffee Pecan Pie Bars
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Source: Cotter Crunch
70. Old Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Crisps
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Source: Plated Cravings
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