Gather Around for the Best Thanksgiving Recipes in 2025!
Thanksgiving is all about comfort, warmth, and food that brings everyone together. Whether you’re hosting a big family dinner or keeping things small and cozy, this curated collection of the best Thanksgiving recipes from the blog have everything you need — from the juiciest roasted chicken to indulgent mashed potatoes and festive desserts that are easy to make and will have your guests coming back for more!
Explore all the mains, sides, breads, appetizers, and desserts to build your perfect Thanksgiving menu!
🧡 Why This Roundup of the Best Thanksgiving Recipes is What You Need
Thanksgiving is one of the coziest food holidays of the year, and planning the menu is half the fun — but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many dishes to choose from and limited oven space, it helps to have dependable recipes that never fail and always deliver big flavors.
I curated this collection of recipes to bring together the best Thanksgiving recipes to give you everything you need in one place. These recipes are approachable, comforting, and perfect for both first-time hosts and seasoned holiday cooks. Whether you’re preparing a traditional spread or trying something new, this list ensures your Thanksgiving table is balanced, festive, and full of delicious aromas.
From creamy mashed potatoes to warm starter soups, flaky pies, and the perfect roast chicken, this round-up of the best Thanksgiving recipes is designed to help you mix and match dishes to build a menu that fits your celebration.
🦃 How to Build the Perfect Menu of the Best Thanksgiving Recipes
If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a simple guide to putting together a well-rounded dinner using the best Thanksgiving recipes below:
- Start with a warming soup to welcome guests and set the scene of the party.
- Choose one main dish like a roast chicken—ideal for smaller gatherings. Otherwise, the classic Turkey will feed a crowd!
- Add 2-3 sides, with at least one potato dish (or two!), plus vegetables and bread.
- Pick a pastry appetizer for nibbling before the meal.
- Finish with a pie or creamy dessert to wrap the night in sweetness.
All the recipes below pair beautifully together, so you can build a full menu without worrying about flavors clashing.
🍲 Warm & Cozy Thanksgiving Soups
1. Super Simple Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe
Creamy roasted tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes and roasted garlic — rich, velvety, and full of deep flavor. The best homemade tomato soup recipe you will ever make.
2. Delicious Cream of Asparagus Soup Recipe
Creamy, velvety, and packed with fresh asparagus flavor, this easy one-pot soup is ready in under an hour. The best asparagus soup recipe for a satisfying lunch or dinner the whole family will love.
🍞 Thanksgiving Breads & Rolls
3. Elevate Your Holiday Dinner with This Dinner Rolls Recipe
Soft, fluffy dinner rolls that will impress every guest at your holiday table. This easy vegetarian bread recipe delivers perfect results every time. Make your best dinner rolls yet!
🥔 The Ultimate Thanksgiving Potato Collection
4. Super Smooth and Buttery Garlic-Herb Mashed Potatoes
Make the creamiest, most buttery garlic-herb mashed potatoes of your life. This foolproof recipe delivers ultra-smooth results every time. Perfect for weeknights or holidays alike.
5. The Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe!
Make the creamiest homemade mashed potatoes with this easy, foolproof recipe. Rich, buttery, and perfectly smooth every time. Your new go-to comfort side dish starts here.
6. Savory Sweet Mashed Potatoes - A Fall Staple Recipe
Creamy, savory-sweet mashed potatoes made with simple ingredients for the perfect fall side dish. Your new go-to homemade recipe that delivers rich, velvety results every time.
7. Ultimate Cheesy Béchamel Potatoes Au Gratin
Make the best au gratin potatoes from scratch with a rich, cheesy béchamel sauce and golden, crispy top. No cream needed — just pure comfort food perfection in every bite.
8. The Ultimate Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Make the best scalloped potatoes of your life with this ultra-creamy, cheesy recipe. Perfectly layered and bubbling with flavor, it is the ultimate vegetarian side dish for any dinner table.
9. Butter & Garlic-Herb Sautéed Baby Potatoes
Crispy, golden baby potatoes tossed in rich butter, garlic, and fresh herbs — ready in under 30 minutes. The easiest skillet side dish that pairs perfectly with almost any meal.
🥐 Festive Appetizers
10. Delicious Ham and Cheese Pinwheels for Any Occasion
Crispy, golden Ham and Cheese Pinwheels made with flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties, snacks, or starters — easy to make and impossible to resist.
11. Air Fryer Mini Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
Crispy, golden air fryer mini puff pastry sausage rolls ready in minutes. Perfect from fresh or frozen, with tips on temperature and timing for the best results every time.
12. Air Fryer Crescent Rolls Pigs in a Blanket
Crispy, golden crescent roll pigs in a blanket made in the air fryer in minutes. Perfect party appetizer with hot dogs wrapped in flaky dough — easy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing every time.
13. Puff Pastry Tarts with Potatoes & Ricotta
Crispy, golden puff pastry tarts topped with creamy ricotta and tender potatoes. An impressive yet easy vegetarian starter or side dish that can be made ahead for stress-free entertaining.
🦃 Thanksgiving Mains
14. Juicy & Delicious No-Fail Roast Chicken Recipe
Juicy, golden, and practically foolproof — this whole roasted chicken recipe delivers crispy skin and tender meat every time. Perfect for Sunday dinner or any night you want something impressive yet simple.
15. Hearty Gravy from Scratch: Transform Your Holiday Dinner
Make rich, velvety gravy from scratch using pan drippings and flour. Perfect for holidays or weeknights, this foolproof recipe delivers deep, savory flavor every time.
16. Hearty Pot Roast Recipe: The Ultimate Comfort Food
Tender, fall-apart chuck roast cooked low and slow on the stovetop with potatoes and carrots. This hearty pot roast recipe is pure comfort food the whole family will love.
17. Incredible Lasagna alla Bolognese Recipe
Make authentic Lasagna alla Bolognese at home with rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and perfectly layered pasta. A classic Italian dinner the whole family will love.
18. Creamy White Sauce Chicken Lasagna Recipe
Creamy white sauce chicken lasagna made with tender layers of pasta, rich bechamel, and savory chicken. A hearty Italian dinner the whole family will love. Easy steps included.
🥧 Thanksgiving Pies, Tarts & Desserts
19. Perfect Flaky & Easy Homemade Pie Crust Recipe
Make the perfect flaky pie crust by hand with just 3 ingredients and no butter needed. Simple, foolproof, and vegan-friendly — your homemade pie dough starts here.
20. Irresistible Mini Puff Pastry Apple Pies Recipe
Flaky, golden mini puff pastry apple pies packed with warm cinnamon filling. Easy to make and perfectly portioned, these irresistible little treats are ideal for any occasion.
21. Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie From Scratch
Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie made completely from scratch! Silky, creamy filling piled into a buttery crust — no oven needed. The perfect fuss-free dessert everyone will love.
22. Creamy Easy Pumpkin Rice Pudding Recipe for The Holidays
Creamy, cozy pumpkin rice pudding made easy for the holidays. A dreamy fall dessert packed with warm spices and pumpkin pie flavor your whole family will love.
23. This Flaky Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie Is Perfect For Fall!
Flaky, creamy, and packed with real pumpkin flavor, this deep dish pumpkin pie is your new fall favorite. Made with fresh pumpkin and condensed milk for the perfect rich filling.
Comforting Drinks For a Crowd!
24. Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Make your favorite fall drink at home! This homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte is quick, creamy, and cheaper than Starbucks. Warm up with the perfect cozy coffee treat today.
25. The Perfect Hot Chocolate - S'mores Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make the ultimate S'mores Hot Chocolate at home! Rich, creamy cocoa topped with toasted marshmallows and graham crackers. Easy to make and ready in minutes.
26. Indulge in a Starbucks Dirty Chai Latte at Home!
Make a Starbucks Dirty Chai Latte at home in minutes! Bold espresso meets spiced chai for a creamy, cafe-worthy drink you can enjoy anytime.
27. How to Make the Perfect Iced Gingerbread Chai Latte
Make a creamy Iced Gingerbread Chai Latte at home in minutes! This easy Starbucks copycat recipe is warm with spice and perfect for sipping cold all season long.
28. Warm Up & Boost Your Immunity with This Turmeric Chai Latte
Warm up with a creamy Turmeric Chai Latte packed with immune-boosting spices. This quick, authentic Indian recipe blends turmeric, ginger, and warming spices into a comforting cup ready in minutes.
Using Your leftovers From the Best Thanksgiving Recipes!
29. Air Fryer Mashed Potato Pinwheels with Crescent Rolls
Crispy, golden Air Fryer Mashed Potato Pinwheels wrapped in flaky crescent rolls make the perfect quick side or party starter. Easy to make and impossible to resist!
30. Hearty and Wholesome Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Discover the best cottage pie recipe packed with hearty beef and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Easy to make and full of classic flavor, this dish is perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
31. Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Roll Smash Burger Sliders
Turn leftover Thanksgiving dinner rolls into crispy, juicy smash burger sliders! A genius way to use holiday leftovers for a quick, crowd-pleasing lunch or dinner the whole family will love.
🛒 Recommended Tools & Products To Make the Best Thanksgiving Recipes
Make your Thanksgiving meal prep smoother and more enjoyable with the tools I personally rely on in the kitchen. These essentials help you roast, bake, mix, and serve with confidence — and they pair perfectly with the recipes in this round-up.
Essential Kitchen Tools
1. Quality Chef’s Knife
A high quality knife that’s sharp is key not only for efficiency but for safety!
2. Cutting Board
Essential to cut your meats and veggies!
3. Digital Meat Thermometer
A must-have for perfect roasts every time — prevents overcooking and guarantees juicy chicken.
🍗 Tools for Perfect Roasts
4. Roasting Pan with Rack
A great tool to roast your chicken in the oven, and have the drippings neatly fall into the pan.
5. Stainless Steel Pan
This is actually my alternative to the roasting pan as you’ll see from my No-Fail Roast Chicken recipe! Stainless steel is oven-safe.
6. Basting Brush
Ideal for applying butter, drippings, or marinade to make your chicken or meat juicy. I also use my basting brush over pastries to get a golden brown crust!
🥔 Tools for Mashed Potatoes & Sides
7. Instant Pot
I like my instant pot to boil my potatoes for mashed potatoes. You can see how to do that here!
8. Pots and Pans
If you choose to boil potatoes over the stove.
9. Potato Masher
I never use this for my mashed potatoes, actually! But I do recommend using a potato masher for veggie patties for appetizers.
10. Mandoline Slicer
Perfect for evenly sliced potatoes for scalloped potatoes or au gratin dishes. Alternatively, use a waffle cutter.
11. Cheese Grater
Essential to grate cheese that may go into your potatoes and appetizers!
12. Cast Iron Skillet
Amazing to cook meats and even to sauté veggies. You can have a large one if you have plenty of components that need to cook at once, or use a smaller one.
13. Non-Stick Pan
A must-have for any occasion! I recommend having a set of pans in multiple sizes depending on what you need. I often have 2 non-stick pans out at once!
🥐 Baking Essentials
14. Kitchen Scale
Baking is a science for sure, so you need to be precise and weigh out all your ingredients!
15. KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Helps knead dough and it’s much more efficient than to do it by hand!
16. Measuring Spoons and Measuring Cups
To help measure your ingredients.
17. Parchment Paper sheets
Great for appetizers like pinwheels and tarts — keep a box in the freezer for easy entertaining.
18. Pie Dish
Essential for your deep dish pumpkin pie and banana cream pie.
19. Rolling Pin
A staple for pie dough, pastries, and flattening dough evenly.
20. Air Fryer
An alternative to the oven! I love to use the air fryer for appetizers and cooking veggies quickly. This helps save some space on the stove too!
21. Mixing Bowl
To add all your ingredients together.
🍽️ Serving Essentials
22. Ladle
To serve soups and stews.
23. Soup Bowl
Ceramic keeps your soups and stews warm. These are oven-safe and the handles make it easy to grip!
24. Bread Basket
Keeps your dinner rolls soft and warm through the meal.
25. Serving Platters
Perfect for showcasing all of your hard work!
26. Gravy Boat
A classic addition to any holiday table — makes serving homemade gravy easy and elegant.
Desserts
Whipped Cream Dispenser
To add a professional topping to your desserts!
Cake Cutter
To slice pies and cakes.
Icing Spatula
Helps to spread a frosting over your dessert.
Piping Kit
To top cupcakes and other small desserts with precision!
Trifle Dish
To serve rice pudding.
Baking Cups
For muffins and cupcakes.
☕ Bonus: Cozy Serving Touches
✅ Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, reconnect, and fill your home with the aroma of comforting dishes. Whether you’re hosting a full holiday dinner or contributing a single dish to a potluck, this list of the best Thanksgiving recipes will definitely give you a holiday to remember!
From creamy mashed potatoes to cozy soups, flaky pastries, and classic pies, this list of the best Thanksgiving recipes brings together the most-loved recipes that readers return to year after year. Mix and match your favorites, try something new, and make this Thanksgiving table truly yours.
If you cook any of these dishes, tag @Cooking. With. Anadi — I can’t wait to see your festive creations.
Wishing you a warm, delicious, and joyful Thanksgiving!
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