Big Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up
We’re two days away from the biggest cooking day of the year. Are you ready?
Have no fear, I’m here to help!
Below I’ve listed recipe options galore to provide plenty of smiles at your Thanksgiving table. Most of them are low-maintenance, big-impact dishes.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends and I’ll see you Friday.
Hugs!
~Appetizers~
Orange-Glazed Turkey Meatballs
Spiced Apple Swedish Meatballs
Green Bean and Wild Mushroom Tart with Blue Cheese, V
Antipasto Skewers with Herb Vinaigrette, GF
Crispy Cauliflower with Tahini Dressing, GF, V
Perky Pimento Cheese and Crackers, GF, V
Roasted Red Pepper Spread with Veggies, GF, V
Spicy Feta Dip, GF, V
~The Bird~
~Sides~
Cornbread Stuffing Muffins with Apple and Pancetta
Forbidden Rice with Roasted Acorn Squash and Pecans, GF, V
Roasted Harvest Vegetables, GF, V
Green Bean and Wild Mushroom Tart with Blue Cheese, V
Twice Baked Bourbon Sweet Potatoes, V
Apple Pomegranate Cranberry Relish, GF, V
Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts, GF, V
Sauteed Eggplant with Honey and Thyme, V
Haricot Vert and Micro Tatters, V
~A Little Green~
Grilled Romaine and Orange Salad with Creole Buttermilk Dressing, GF
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Beer
Fennel Salad with Roasted Beets, GF, V
Gnocchi and Wilted Spinach Salad
~Bread~
Slow-Cooker Apple Butter Yeast Rolls, V
~Dessert~
Pumpkin Turtle Ice Cream Cake, V
Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Frosting, V
Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle with Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce, V
Whiskey Spiced Walnut Ice Cream, V
Yogurt Cheesecake with Orange Shortbread Crust and Chambord Drizzle, V
Brandy Apple Mini Pies with Cornmeal Crust, V
GF = Gluten Free
V= Vegetarian
For more Gluten Free Thanksgiving Options visit Udi’s Gluten Free Community. It’s a great resource for GF recipes, tips, and support!






















Yum! Everything looks amazing! I’m going to check out the slow cooker apple butter rolls! That sounds intriguing! Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Wow, Thanksgiving dinner at your house is going to be amazing! So many inspiring dishes! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Sommer!
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So many great dishes! Thanks so much for putting this list together!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Amazing Sommer! Can I come to your house for Thanksgiving?! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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What a great round-up, can I come for dinner?
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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Do you have room for four more at your table?! Happy Thanksgiving!
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We’re coming to your house for dinner! Every thing looks so yummy!
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Wow, this is an amazing list! You could have multiple Thanksgiving meals here. Love it!
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what a great round up! Happy Thanksgiving Sommer
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Sommer, your side dish section is calling my name. (But then, so are the greens.) And bread. And… and… and…
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Such an awesome round-up! You know I’m totally making these even after the holidays, right?
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Great round up. I am not have so organized as this…wish I was!
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What a round up, I may never have to look at another blog again. I’ve been asked to bring a green salad, aka BORING!! I may have to give your roasted beet and fennel salad a try and really rock their socks off.
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I am ready for Thanksgiving for sure! How about you?
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Ohhhh woman, I’m so glad you did this roundup! Your recipes are fabulous – healthy and also speak to the comfort of Thanksgiving and family-style meals. I love this roundup and I can tell all of these recipes are going to be very useful to many people tomorrow and throughout the holiday season!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Great round-up, Sommer!
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Good spread you have going there…Happy Thanksgiving to you. Hope you have a (relatively) stress-free weekend! Enjoy!
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