I know we're into the busy season for so many people (don't the last two months of the year just feel like a food-filled blur?!), so I'm going to get right to it.
If you're still coming up with your Thanksgiving menu, I've put together a list of my favorite recipes to give you some ideas - and they work whether you're having a Thanksgiving for one or ten.
⭐ Just for fun, I've added a star next to the ones we're having as part of our Thanksgiving table this year!
Thanksgiving Dinner for Two
This is the crown jewel of my Thanksgiving posts and loaded with information and ideas! Consider this the ultimate guide on how to make a small Thanksgiving dinner for two people – almost everything is made on one sheet pan, ready in less than 2 hours and you’ll still have some delicious leftovers! I’m even including a timeline infographic for when to make what, and suggestions on what you can prepare ahead of time.
⭐ Cranberry Mimosas (aka: "Poinsettias")
A cranberry lover’s version of the standard mimosa – tart cranberries pair perfectly with a sugar-rimmed glass and sparkling champagne bubbles. Two main ingredients and they’re ready in 5 minutes!
Apple Cider Mimosas
Not a fan of cranberry? Then try these. Apple cider and champagne combine to make a tart and bubbly cocktail that’s the perfect fall twist on the classic mimosa – two ingredient apple cider mimosas!
Rosemary Sea Salt Dinner Rolls
Buttery, soft rolls are loaded with fresh rosemary and sea salt, are the perfect mix of a fluffy dinner roll and flaky biscuit, and will melt in your mouth!
⭐ Carrot Ginger Soup
This carrot ginger soup makes for an easy, healthy and heartwarming winter dish – it’s creamy with a subtle spicy kick of ginger, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and perfect for those on a paleo diet. Includes directions for making in an Instant Pot as well as on your stove top. Even better, it will be ready in 30 minutes!
Butternut Squash Soup
This filling and creamy butternut squash soup recipe is made entirely in an Instant Pot and is the ultimate heartwarming comfort food. It’s also naturally vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and easy to make in under an hour!
⭐ Candied Pecans
I've been making these for as long as I can remember. Sweet and flavored with cinnamon and sugar, these candied pecans are an addicting snack that’s perfect for a crowd. An easy gift for the holidays, or just as a snack for guests – baked and ready in about 30 minutes!
⭐ Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Put down the can of cranberry sauce and slowly back away! Instead, make this easy, 5-ingredient, fresh cranberry sauce from scratch with whole cranberries and freshly squeezed orange juice and zest.
⭐ Deep Dish Apple Pie
This deep dish apple pie has a flaky golden pie crust that is filled with 2″ of sweetly spiced, crisp apples and optional sliced almonds and golden raisins. Great for a crowd! For smaller portions, try my apple turnovers or apple crisp for two.
Cranberry Fluff
Need a "kid friendly" dessert? Cranberry fluff is a super easy dish for the holidays – all you need are four ingredients and 5 minutes to make this creamy, sweet and tangy no-bake dessert. Try using homemade cranberry sauce instead of canned! Great as a shareable dessert for Thanksgiving dinner if you’re sick of pumpkin pie.
Maple Sugar Cookies
Not a pie family? These maple sugar cookies are soft cut-out sugar cookies with crisp, defined edges that are loaded with maple syrup flavor – no chilling required, and ready in about 30 minutes! Use your favorite cookie cutter for fun shapes, and top with a sweet maple icing and sprinkles. Want the same flavor with less effort? Try my soft maple sugar cookies.
Throw on your Thanksgiving pants, and have a happy holiday!
