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Thanksgiving Guide – We put together our and our readers’ favorite Thanksgiving recipes to keep you inspired for the Thanksgiving holiday. There is a Turkey Roasting tutorial, turkey brine, gravy recipe, appetizers, side dishes, and popular desserts to keep you inspired. These dishes are also great for Friendsgiving, Christmas, potlucks, or any gathering throughout the year. Enjoy!
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Thanksgiving Guide
Hi Everyone, I put together this Thanksgiving Guide to help you with recipe inspiration and information for the holiday – there should be something for everyone!
Helpful Thanksgiving Kitchen Tools
Here are some helpful kitchen tools, many of which I use every Thanksgiving holiday.
This list also makes a great holiday gift guide if you want or know someone that wants these items! (Think Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals!)
Let me know if you have any kitchen tools that you find helpful to add to this list in the comments at the end of the post.
Gravy Tools
- gravy boat(s) – I suggest having one at each end of the table, depending on how large your Thanksgiving table is
- gravy fat separator
- Stainless Steel Wire Whisk (set of 3)
Turkey
- turkey baster
- large meat thermometer (s) (I suggest having one in the turkey breast and one in the deepest part of the thigh or using a digital one)
- Cuisinart Turkey Roasting Pan (this is the one that I have! It’s great for roasting a whole chicken too.)
- Turkey/meat lifting forks
Table Service
- large platter for serving turkey
- Two Piece Carving Set (Wusthof)
- Extra large and thick cutting board with juice groove (organic bamboo by Royal Craft Wood)
Helpful Appliances
- Instant Pot (Duo, 6 Quart, 7 in 1)
- Blender (Vitamix 5200, Professional-Grade, 64-ounce)
- Food Processor (Cuisinart, 14 cups)
- Crock Pot (6 Quart, red stainless steel)
If you try or have tried any other recipes from this Thanksgiving Guide, let us know in the comments below!
Do you have any ideas or suggestions for this Thanksgiving guide?
Thank you for reading and following along! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving Guide
We put together our and our reader's favorite Thanksgiving recipes to keep you inspired for the Thanksgiving holiday. There is a Turkey Roasting tutorial, turkey brine, gravy recipe, appetizers, side dishes, and popular desserts to keep you inspired. These dishes are also great for Friendsgiving, Christmas, potlucks, or any gathering throughout the year.
Grilled Radishes
Grilled Radishes are a great way to enjoy fresh, in-season radishes. Only 3 ingredients are required: Radishes, olive oil, and fine salt.
Sugared Cranberries
Sugared Cranberries are sweet, and tart and are wonderful as garnishes on cocktails, on appetizer boards, or to top desserts. They add a bright, red and festive flair to any table – plus they are easy to make with only 2 required ingredients on the stovetop!
Burrata Charcuterie Board
This Burrata Charcuterie Board comes together with Burrata (young Mozzarella) and Charcuterie meats, like hot Capocollo, Milano Salami, Prosciutto, Pancetta, and Calabrese. It also features hummus, seasonal fruit, basil, and fresh vegetables like baby carrots, celery, and cherry tomatoes for dipping. #ad
Dips Recipes Collection
Appetizer Alert! Here are recipes for 7-layer dip, Simple Spectacular Spinach Artichoke Dip, Dill Pickle Dip, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip Recipe to list a few. Dips are awesome for entertaining because they are easy and there is something for everyone. Just bring along something to dip and you are all set!
Apple Recipes Collection
This tasty list consists of desserts like pies, crisps, and donuts. We also feature savory items, snacks, and drinks. These recipes are perfect for your next seasonal event or for you and your family!
Pumpkin Recipes Collection
Here we have gathered a collection of pumpkin recipes that you will want to take advantage of this holiday season!
Thanksgiving Sides Recipes Collection
Here are many Thanksgiving side recipes perfect for any Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving gathering. For now, forget the turkey, it’s all about the many delicious, sides, right?
Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Recipe
Homemade Gingerbread Coffee is sweet and the Gingerbread Syrup in it has molasses, black pepper, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla, it has creamy steamed half-and-half and it topped with Gingerbread Spice Mixture. This hot coffee drink is really a treat for the taste buds and all the senses. #ad
Slow Cooker Crock-Pot Butter Corn
Slow Cooker Crock-Pot Butter Corn is the easiest side dish you could possibly have for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holiday gatherings, or any dinner. All you need is frozen corn, unsalted butter, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings. This side dish is also a kid-friendly favorite recipe! (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan option)
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipe Collection
Here are many Thanksgiving dessert recipes perfect for any Thanksgiving for Friendsgiving gathering.
Cheesecake Recipes Collection
The Holidays are right around the corner, which also means holiday parties will be starting soon. This can be a great way to start preparing what exciting food you might want to contribute. These cheesecake recipes are creamy, sweet, easy, and perfect for any occasion!Â
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
These Creamy Traditional Mashed Potatoes are rich, smooth, and delicious topped with butter and optional gravy. They make a terrific holiday side dish or for whenever you crave a solid mashed potatoes recipe!
Perfect Sage Thyme Butter Whipped Potatoes
Perfect Sage Thyme Butter Whipped Potatoes are savory, full of flavor, and a favorite on the Holiday table. Enjoy these creamy, butter-infused, whipped Yukon Gold potatoes at your meal! Keep them warm in a slow cooker for easy serving.
Rosemary-Infused Cranberry Sauce
This Rosemary-Infused Cranberry Sauce is a bright, sweet, aromatic, herb-infused sauce that goes great with chicken, and turkey and is perfect for the Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays, or at any dinner table.
Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipe
This Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipe tutorial helps you make the most delicious turkey gravy from scratch! It’s savory, has the perfect consistency (thickened with all-purpose flour), is herb-infused with sage, rosemary, and thyme (optional), and has a splash of sherry or white wine (optional).Â
How to Roast a Turkey
Roasted Turkey is a savory and delicious staple recipe that every cook should know especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The recipe only requires turkey, unsalted butter, stock, salt, pepper, and optional ingredients and is actually very simple to make!
Holiday Side Dish Recipes Collection
Holiday Side Dish Recipes Collection – These sides are perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday entertaining and there are so many options to choose from. No need to stress about food allergies either…listed are vegan & vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options so all can enjoy them.
- First published: 11/28/2019
- Updated & republished: 11/20/2022
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