You know Thanksgiving for its food. Which might seem intimidating if this is your first time hosting or contributing a dish. You don’t want to buy boxed everything, but you don’t want to spend hours on a complex recipe either.
What you need are simple yet delicious recipes. Look no further. In this post, we’ve rounded up an easy recipe for every major Thanksgiving dish. They take minimal time, skill, and ingredients while still having at least a four-star rating. Put your worries aside and let’s get cooking.
Turkey
The star of any Thanksgiving meal is the turkey. It can also be the most intimidating part. But with this easy recipe and a few basic ingredients, your turkey will be perfect.
Mashed Potatoes
A creamy bowl of mashed potatoes is the perfect side dish. Making them from scratch rather than a box only takes a few more minutes. It’s amazing how good they taste.
Green Bean Casserole
The perfect dish for your older guests. A Thanksgiving classic with savory green beans and crunchy onion topping.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Toasty marshmallows and soft potatoes combine in this sweet dish. Not the most healthy, but this is a holiday after all.
Green Beans
Do you need a vegetable to go with your meal? These green beans are delicious and only use one pan.
Rolls
Soft, sweet rolls are a must for Thanksgiving dinner. This recipe is basic and perfect for beginner bread bakers
Stuffing
Can you have Thanksgiving without stuffing? Impress everyone by making your own stuffing, which is super easy.
Gravy
Mashed potatoes and turkey are fine alone, but adding gravy brings extra flavor. This recipe only takes a few ingredients and fifteen minutes to make.
Cranberry Sauce
After making homemade cranberry sauce, you may never go back to canned. It only takes five ingredients to make!
Pecan Pie
A long-time favorite Thanksgiving dessert. It’s easy to make and this recipe doesn’t require corn syrup.
Pumpkin Pie
A slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream is the perfect end to your meal. If you’re feeling extra, you can even make your own whipped cream at home.
Apple Pie
If neither of the above options sounds good to you, why not make an apple pie? With a pre-made pie crust, all you have to do is mix the ingredients, dump them in, and bake.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are a great dessert for younger guests. These pumpkin swirl ones are sure to please kids of all ages.
With these recipes at your disposal, Thanksgiving is sure to be a hit. But at the end of the day, it’s not about how good your cooking is. It’s about being thankful for all the good things in your life.
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