Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

🥢 Asian-Inspired Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

Bring a creative twist to your Thanksgiving table with Asian-inspired dishes. From dim sum-style appetizers and flavorful main courses to comforting sides and unique desserts — explore delicious ways to blend East and West this holiday season.

Thanksgiving cocktails ideas

🥂 Thanksgiving Cocktails: Festive Fall Drinks to Celebrate

Get inspired by cozy and creative Thanksgiving cocktails that bring warmth and style to your celebration. From apple cider bourbon to cranberry cosmopolitans and hot toddies, explore festive fall drinks that pair perfectly with your holiday feast.

Thanksgiving dessert ideas

Sweet Potato, Pumpkin & Cranberry Cookies: The cozy flavors everyone’s baking this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving cookie flavors are trending! Bake cozy pumpkin, cranberry, sweet potato, pumpkin spice cookies, and more, with easy Cookpad recipes.

friendsgiving ideas

How to Host a Friendsgiving Party Everyone Will Love

Hosting a Friendsgiving? Make it stress-free and memorable with smart planning tips, potluck ideas, and festive cocktails like Cava Sangria. Discover how to set the mood, plan dishes, and enjoy a warm, laughter-filled holiday with friends.

Thanksgiving starter ideas

Thanksgiving Appetizers: Festive Ideas to Start the Feast

Looking for easy make-ahead Thanksgiving appetizers to start your feast in style? From cute Thanksgiving snacks like cranberry brie bites to crowd-pleasing charcuterie boards and gluten-free ideas, explore festive ways to impress guests this holiday.

thanksgiving leftover ideas

Best Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

Don’t let your Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste. From turkey pot pie and mashed potato pancakes to breakfast bakes and hearty soups — here’s how to reinvent your holiday favorites into something fresh, cozy, and full of flavor.

Thanksgiving desserts

Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas: From Pumpkin Pie to Pecan Bars

Explore classic pies like pumpkin and pecan, or try something new like pumpkin cheesecake, maple pecan bars, and apple cake. Sweet inspiration for every festive table!

thanksgiving side dishes

Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Classic & Creative Ideas for Every Table

Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a table full of delicious sides. From green bean casserole to mac and cheese, explore ideas for heartwarming dishes that bring family and friends together. Perfect for any Thanksgiving feast!

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7 Main Dishes to serve instead of Turkey

Turkey isn’t your only holiday option! Explore seven impressive main dishes — including seafood, beef, lamb, and vegetarian centerpieces — that bring fresh flavors to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table.

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How to cook the best Holiday Turkey 🦃

Your ultimate Cookpad guide to whipping up the most delicious holiday centerpiece.

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6 Dishes to honor Indigenous American culture this Thanksgiving

November brings one of the biggest food holidays of the year. But the real history behind Thanksgiving is less wholesome than the one we tell ourselves. Explore the complex history and traditions of Indigenous Americans with these inspirational recipes.