My Thanksgiving Meal Plan

Is anyone else feverishly curating, planning and sorting all of the recipes you'll be using on Thanksgiving? My mom is hosting this year, but I'm taking on a bulk of the cooking. Over the past week, I've gotten into several chit-chats about what recipes I'd be using. I think we all look forward to hearing about what other people are doing because we all want some inspiration. It's fun to come across new recipes - and there is no better way to try them out than on a holiday!

I decided to collect them all in one place (which will make it all the more easier to see them on Thanksgiving Day while I am whipping stuff up), and share them in case anyone else is looking for something new and exciting to make.

Apart from the mashed potato recipe and the classic stuffing recipe (see below), all the of the recipes are new to me. I am a big fan of magazines, and most of this year's Thanksgiving recipe inspiration has come from them: Every Day with Rachael Ray and Food Network Magazine . 

The rest of the dishes are coming from my amazing mother and mother-in-law (and therefore without recipe here in this post). While I'm not posting those recipes (although I do need to add them to my blog!), I'm posting the all of our intended dishes, in case you are looking for overall menu ideas.

Now I just need Tablescape inspiration...

Turkey: Dry-Brined Turkey

 Rachael Ray Magazine

Gravy: Turkey Gravy with Onions and Sage 

Food Network Magazine

Stuffing: Classic Stuffing

Food Network Magazine

Mashed Potatoes: Steph's Recipe

Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Mom

Bread: Homemade Dinner Rolls

The Kitchn

Signature Drink: Cranberry Negronis

Food Network Magazine

Also on the menu:

Broccoli Casserole, courtesy of my mother-in-law
Pineapple Stuffing, courtesy of my mother-in-law
Green Bean Casserole, courtesy of my mom
Sweet Potatoes, courtesy of my mom
Pumpkin Roll, courtesy of my mom
Pumpkin Pie, courtesy of my mother-in-law
Chocolate Cheesecake, courtesy of my mother-in-law



Share the love and share YOUR favorite Thanksgiving recipes! 

Leave a comment with your recipes or links to the recipes you'll be using for the holiday. 

Don't forget to bookmark or pin this post as an "all in one place" resource!