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My Tried and True Thanksgiving Menu

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Hi Reader,

Thanksgiving is hands-down my FAVORITE holiday. It's all about being thankful for family, friends, and just being together. I guess it's about eating delicious food, too. πŸ™‚

I've hosted Thanksgiving for over 20 years and I'm doing it again this year. I'll be serving the tried-and-true recipes listed below because it’s just not Thanksgiving without them, and I've got a handy Thanksgiving Planner for you because hosting this holiday can be overwhelming!

Make Hosting Easy with the Thanksgiving Planner

Did you get this yet? My Thanksgiving Planner includes a done-for-you menu, blank grocery lists, and even a printable cooking schedule. Download the planner and let me know what you think! Did it make hosting your holiday easier?

My Top Thanksgiving Recipes

​Dry Brine Orange and Rosemary Roast Turkey​

I'll never use a wet brine because a dry brine is less messy and SO much easier. It's so juicy and flavorful and it can be dry brined 2-3 days in advance!

​Homemade Green Bean Casserole​

This casserole is made completely from scratch -- you won't find any condensed soup here! It’s creamy, cheesy sauce and topped with crispy fried shallots (or use store bought french fried onions as a time saver).

​Easy Crock Pot Stuffing​

This classic Thanksgiving side dish is so easy to make in the slow cooker, plus it clears up precious oven space! The edges get nice and crispy just like it's baked in the oven.

​Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping​

I promise you won't miss the marshmallows in this fluffy, delicious casserole. The pecan streusel adds delicious crunchy texture and it can be assembled entirely in advance!

​Cranberry Orange Sauce​

This recipe is one of the easiest things to make, and it's SO fresh tasting that you may never buy canned cranberry sauce again. It can be made days ahead of time or frozen for up to 3 months!

​Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes​

This is not your average mashed potato recipe. Yukon gold potatoes lend a creamier texture, and there's a secret ingredient that a family member taught me years ago that makes it next level!

​Easy Turkey Gravy​

Make turkey gravy with drippings with all of my easy tips -- with flour or cornstarch. Recipe also includes make ahead instructions so you're not scrambling to make gravy last minute!

​Pumpkin Pie from Scratch​

It's not Thanksgiving for me without pumpkin pie, and believe it or not, this is incredibly easy to make. Use my flaky pie crust recipe or store bought crust to save time.

​Key Lime Pie​

I know this isn't traditional for most, but I've been serving this pie for Thanksgiving for 25 years. It's creamy and refreshing and quite easy to make. My 23 year old son now makes this for us every year!

Want more tried-and-true holiday recipes? Browse the Thanksgiving recipe archives and find your new favorite for turkey day.

Happy cooking!

Marcie

P.S. Don’t forget to download your free Thanksgiving Planner, including printable menus, grocery lists, and cooking schedule.

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