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A Simple + Delicious Thanksgiving Menu You’ll Love

Published 3 months ago • 2 min read

A Simple + Delicious Thanksgiving Menu You’ll Love

Hi Reader,

Thanksgiving is officially here, and I’m all about a holiday menu that feels special without taking over your entire week. I’ve made every single recipe on this list many times and each one is simple enough for packed schedules, but still full of flavor. These dishes are cozy, nourishing, and incredibly reliable. Exactly what you want when you're feeding your family or a crowd.

Whether you're hosting, bringing a dish, or having relaxed family time at home, these recipes will help you create a festive meal that’s easy to love and even easier to make.

Main Dishes

This Herb Roasted Turkey is so beautiful and anything but dry! It is flavorful, juicy and easy to make. You don't have to worry about overcooking or drying your turkey out. The aromatic flavors of the herbs stay close to the meat and are so yummy.

These Turkey Sage Meatballs are flavorful, healthy, and come together so quickly! You can have this full meal ready in just 30 minutes. The meatballs are savory and satisfying, paired with orzo, kale, and nutty parmesan. Super delicious and easy.

Side Dishes

I love making this recipe during the holidays. These potatoes are so yummy with their garlic and butter flavor and they are so easy to make. They take just a few simple ingredients and take hardly any time at all to prep. These are a crowd favorite!

This recipe is made with sweet Honeycrisp apples, crumbly goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and tart pomegranate arils, it’s finished with a sweet, spiced maple cinnamon vinaigrette that’s so flavorful. It looks impressive but takes minimal effort!

This Mac & Cheese is a melt in your mouth, delicious with every bite side food. Made with real butternut squash, cheddar cheese, roasted broccoli, and bacon bits! Picky kids love it, which is always a win. Seriously SO GOOD!

This Baked Mixed Vegetable Casserole is made with a next-level creamy mushroom sauce, fresh veggies, and a crispy cheesy cracker topping that’s SO good. I make this every year for Thanksgiving and it’s always such a fave!

With over 100 5-star reviews this recipe is one of my favorite side dishes during the holidays. The savory and sweet flavor combinations with the beautiful appearance makes it a true hit. Plus, it's delicious and easy to make!

This hummus recipe is my go-to for family gatherings. I love the smooth and creamy texture. It has the best garlicky flavor with just a hint of heat! It’s so easy to make with just 8 ingredients in 10 minutes and it's way better than store bought.

Desserts

Every bite of this Vegan Butterfinger Cheesecake is delicious! Creamy, sweet, with bits of butterfinger throughout. Add a graham cracker crust that’s heavenly and a crunchy butterfinger topping, and this easy vegan cheesecake recipe is what dreams are made of!

This healthy high-protein cheesecake is actually sweet, creamy, and has that classic cheesecake texture we all know and love. It’s one of my favorite desserts in the fall and people are always so shocked to find out it’s made with cottage cheese. You're going to love it!

Not only are these pie bars perfectly sweet with the best flaky crust, but you’d never guess that they’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free! Made with ingredients you can feel good about, this cozy, nutty dessert is easy to share.

This is my go-to pumpkin pie recipe. It is SO good! It has the perfect balance of sweet brown sugar and maple syrup for flavor and sweetness. This is my ultimate fool-proof dessert recipe for Thanksgiving. Everyone will love it, and it's easy to make!
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Jar Of Lemons - Quick, Healthy Recipes

by Christine McMichael

I'm a recipe creator and the owner of Jar Of Lemons, a healthy recipe website focused on quick and easy meal solutions! From comforting dinners that can be made in 30 minutes or less to healthier takes on classic favorites, Jar Of Lemons is here to help with inspired recipes and a refreshing, relatable community.

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