Published 11/14/2022 • Updated 7/18/2023
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! This year we’re taking things up a notch with some amazing new recipes to add to your Thanksgiving table. We’re talking a SPATCHCOCK turkey as well as a traditional turkey, amazing sides and the most beautiful brown butter apple galette you’ve ever seen. Regardless if you’re hosting this year or heading over to a family member or friend’s house, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate Thanksgiving menu and our go-to tips to help you feel prepared and stress-free going into Thanksgiving Day.
Thanksgiving Menu 2022
What we’re making
Spatchcock Turkey + Turkey Dry Brine
Learn how to spatchcock a turkey and then roast it to perfection. This spatchcock turkey recipe leaves you with the juiciest herbed turkey meat and super crispy skin. We love making it with a dry brine! Please note that the number of servings for this dish will depend on the size of your bird.
Whole Roasted Turkey + Wet Turkey Brine (serves 12)
This whole roasted turkey recipe is juicy, full of flavor, and perfect for the Thanksgiving Day table. We’re also sharing all of our best tips and tricks for the perfect turkey — don’t skip the wet brine!. Please note that the number of servings for this dish will depend on the size of your bird.
Easy Turkey Gravy (serves 8)
Add this simple turkey gravy to your Thanksgiving menu! It’s easily made with turkey drippings, broth and a little bit of cornstarch.
Butternut Squash Risotto (serves 8)
Butternut squash risotto is on the menu this Thanksgiving, and it’s so creamy and delicious. Risotto may seem like an intimidating meal to make, but it’s rather simple, and we’ll walk you through each step.
Easy Sautéed Green Beans (serves 4)
These easy sautéed green beans aren’t your average veggie side. We’re spicing things up today with the addition of garlic and lemon juice. Fresh garlic truly adds so much flavor and a little citrus is an amazing balance.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding (serves 8)
This pumpkin bread pudding recipe comes out tender and sweet and is made with an entire loaf of pumpkin bread for the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert or sweet side.
Brown Butter Apple Galette (serves 9)
This gorgeous brown butter apple galette is simply made with pie crust, Honeycrisp apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and brown butter for truly the most perfect Thanksgiving dessert recipe!
Week-of Prep Guide
Since we’re Thanksgiving obsessed AND we care about you, we did a little test run for week-of Thanksgiving preparation! Check out our Monday – Thursday preparation guide to make your 2022 Thanksgiving as stress-free as can be.
MONDAY
Make grocery list. Go to the grocery store. Turkey » if your turkey is frozen, make sure to start thawing it today if you haven’t already.
Tuesday
Prepare » Pumpkin Bread (for the pumpkin bread pudding)
Wednesday
Set the table. Prepare » Pumpkin Bread Pudding Prepare » Brown Butter Apple Galette Prepare » Butternut Squash Risotto Prepare » Wet Turkey Brine OR Turkey Dry Brine (turkey will brine overnight) Store » Let all recipes cool, then cover and refrigerate until tomorrow.
Thursday – Thanksgiving day!
You will be reheating many of your dishes from the last few days. We recommend heating all dishes at about 350ºF for 20-40 minutes depending on the recipe.
Prepare » Whole Roasted Turkey OR Spatchcock Turkey (if you have a 12-15 lb. bird, it will need to roast for 6+ hours (less if spatchcocking!) — grab a cup of coffee and preheat that oven!). Prepare » Easy Sautéed Green Beans Finish Preparing » Easy Turkey Gravy (you’ll use the drippings after your turkey comes out of the oven) Reheat » Pumpkin Bread Pudding Reheat » Butternut Squash Risotto Reheat » Apple Galette (spread leftover melted brown butter over the crust) SERVE AND ENJOY!
More Thanksgiving Recipes
You can find all of our most popular Thanksgiving recipes here, but we thought we’d list out our favorites from over the years.
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Looking for more healthy Thanksgiving recipes to fill your holiday table with? Check out all of our best turkey day recipes in one spot!
MAINS
Sous Vide Turkey Breast (serves 6) Smoked Turkey (serves 15) Herby Ranch Roasted Turkey Breast (serves 6) Juicy Baked Turkey Tenderloin (serves 8) Whole Roasted Chicken (serves 6)
SIDES
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans (serves 10) Healthy Mashed Potatoes (serves 8) Cornbread Stuffing (serves 10) Sausage Stuffing (serves 10) Sweet Potato Casserole (serves 6) Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad (serves 6) Easy Roasted Delicata Squash (serves 4) Healthy Green Bean Casserole (serves 8) Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon (serves 8) Cheesy Roasted Scalloped Potatoes (serves 10)
DRINKS
Festive Hot Toddys (serves 2) Spiked Apple Cider (serves 1) Raspberry Mulled Wine (serves 4) Apple Cider Champagne Cocktail (serves 4) ALL Thanksgiving Cocktails
DESSERTS
Pumpkin Sheet Cake Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Bites Apple Pie Bars Pumpkin Cheesecake Cherry Crisp
