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Thanksgiving Made Simple: A Traditional Meal Plan & More
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items Simplify your Thanksgiving prep with this done-for-you traditional menu & grocery list, with a little extra help on kitchenware, utensils & decor too! Find every classic dish you'd expect at Thanksgiving, from the golden-roasted turkey to cre...
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Main Course | Turkey & Gravy
Thanksgiving Sides
Thanksgiving Desserts
Thanksgiving Groceries
Thanksgiving Decor
Main Course | Turkey & Gravy
Turkey & Gravy - the epitome of Thanksgiving!
Super helpful recipe for cooking a turkey. Remember: You cannot roast a frozen turkey! Planning ahead is a MUST!
How to Cook a Turkey | Well Plated | Recipe
Excellent roasting pan option if you don't already have one you love!
Cuisinart Classic 15" Stainless Steel Roaster with Non-Stick Rack - 83117-15NSR: Turkey Roasting Pan, Even-Heating, Dishwasher-Safe
If this is your first time, grab the right tools! Here's a great carving set option.
Hamilton Beach Electric Knife Carving Set: Turkey Carving Knife with Carving Fork
All-natural, no antibiotic raised turkey from Shady Brook Farms via Walmart. Great, accessible and reasonably-priced Thanksgiving turkey option!!
Shady Brook Farms® Frozen Whole Turkey, No Antibiotics Ever, 10-17 lbs, Serves 7 to 11
A delicious, organic option for turkey brine!
World Market® Organic Apple and Sage Turkey Brine - World Market
Can't go wrong with a Kim Crawford - for drinking & cooking! Great price on this bottle at Total Wine.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Stock up on unsalted AND salted - just pay attention to the recipe. You'll need lots of butter for Thanksgiving!
Kerrygold Grass-Fed Unsalted Pure Irish Butter Foil, 8 oz
Making gravy from the turkey drippings is a MUST. Try out this recipe!
Homemade Turkey Gravy | Well Plated | Recipe
Gorgeous, minimalist gravy boat for Thanksgiving!
Sur La Table Embossed Turkey Gravy Boat
Can't go wrong with a Top 20 Wine of 2024! Pour a glass to enjoy with your homemade turkey and gravy.
Tenuta di Renieri Chianti Classico, 2021
Thanksgiving Sides
Stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, ambrosia salad, broccoli casserole & sourdough dinner roles - these are a few of my family's favorite Thanksgiving recipes!
You're either a boxed stuffing girlie or a homemade and if the latter, check this delicious recipe out!
Stuffing | Love and Lemons | Recipe
My daughter wouldn't show up for Thanksgiving dinner without mashed potatoes on her plate. These are SO good!
Mashed Potatoes | Gimme Some Oven | Recipe
Ree makes the best homemade cranberry sauce! I happen to love the canned version, but there's something so special about a homemade cranberry sauce.
Cranberry Sauce | The Pioneer Woman | Recipe
We always add cherries and delete the coconut, but fruity marshmallows are a MUST!
Ambrosia Salad | Spend with Pennies | Recipe
I'm more partial to the broccoli casserole vs. green bean casserole, but they're both amazing! This is a great recipe.
Broccoli Casserole | Tastes Better From Scratch | Recipe
LOVE a good sourdough recipe and Little Spoon Farm always comes thru clutch. These rolls are a must!
Soft Sourdough Dinner Rolls | Little Spoon Farm | Recipe
Thanksgiving Desserts
Pumpkin pies & pies of any kind equate to a great Thanksgiving dessert. Add ice cream & whipped cream to top it off!
Pumpkin Pie - a MUST have recipe for your Thanksgiving table!
Pumpkin Pie | Sally's Baking Addiction | Recipe
The best part about an apple crisp is that it can be eaten again for breakfast the next day. If you're a multi-dessert fan or just not into pumpkin pie, this is such a yummy option!
Classic Apple Crisp | Sally's Baking Addiction | Recipe
This is actually more of a “breakfast” dessert to us on Thanksgiving, but it can go either way. Pull-apart cinnamon bread, aka “Monkey Bread” tastes best on holidays!
Sourdough Monkey Bread | Amy Bakes Bread | Recipe
Thanksgiving Groceries
With a priority on natural/clean ingredients, here is a comprehensive grocery list to support the recipes recommended in this Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Plan. Does NOT include fresh fruits/veggies, items that every kitchen likely has (i.e. salt & p...
Sourdough loaf for the stuffing - make sure it's a day old / a little less soft so it can soak up all the deliciousness in the recipe!
Marketside Sourdough Loaf, Bake at Home, 10oz, 12"L x 2.5"W
For the stuffing - which can also be substituted with chicken or beef broth if desired!
Pacific Foods Low Sodium Organic Vegetable Broth, 32 oz Carton
You'll need SO many eggs and these are a great price for awesome quality.
Marketside Organic Cage-Free Brown Large Eggs, 18 Count
Make sure you're using whole milk with the potatoes - makes them creamier!
Fairlife Lactose-Free Whole Milk - 52 fl oz
The best brand of cream cheese, perfect for your dishes!
Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, 8 oz Brick
Admittedly, I think I prefer this version of cranberry sauce unless I'm making a Thanksgiving leftover panini or pizza - then the homemade is better!
Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce - 14oz
Mmmmm - fresh cranberries!
Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries - 12oz Bag
You've gotta go for the good stuff when you're making cranberry sauce from scratch! This is the ultimate.
Organic Cranberry Juice From Concentrate - 32 fl oz - Good & Gather™
For the cranberry sauce, you'll want the best here too!
100% Pure Organic Maple Syrup - 12 fl oz - Good & Gather™
The Ambrosia Salad is most fun with these colorful marshmallows!
Jet-Puffed Fruity-Fun Orange, Strawberry, Lemon & Lime Mini Marshmallows, 10 oz Bag
Here's a great yogurt option - but any plain or vanilla will do. Even sour cream works!
Chobani Vanilla Blended Nonfat Greek Yogurt - 32oz
You might need a couple of these depending on how much your family digs in!
Cool Whip Original Frozen Whipped Topping - 16oz
This is a great variety of fruits to mix in with the ambrosia salad.
Del Monte Fruit Cocktail in 100% Real Juice - 15oz
As a kid, these were my absolute favorite! Loved eating these even before the marshmallows!
Del Monte No Sugar Added Mandarin Oranges in Water 15oz
Worth tossing in some extra cherries - YUM.
Maraschino Cherries without Stems - 12oz - Favorite Day™
Thanksgiving Decor
The prettiest live wreath to welcome your guests into your home on Thanksgiving.
Pheasant Feather Live Wreath
This is such a gorgeous live centerpiece option.
Greens & Gourds Thanksgiving Live Centerpiece
Such cozy candlesticks to set the vibe on your table. Gather greenery from outside to make a pretty centerpiece too!
Brass Taper Candlesticks Antique Finish (Set of 2) - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Such pretty, rustic napkin rings that are perfect for Thanksgiving AND year-round!
4pc Wooden Napkin Ring Set - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Love a good beaded table runner. Especially for fall!
Harvest Leaves Beaded Table Runner - World Market
These colors – I'm obsessed!
Potted Fall Leaf Arrangement in Vase Burgundy - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee