Classic Roast Turkey
A dependable roast turkey with crisp skin, moist meat, and a simple herb butter.
Classic and flexible
Thanksgiving recipes
Build your meal with dependable mains, side dishes, sauces, breads, desserts and leftover ideas. Measurements are provided in metric and familiar North American units.
Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
A practical turkey option for smaller Thanksgiving gatherings.
Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
A colourful vegetarian Thanksgiving main with rice, mushrooms, cranberries and herbs.
Classic Herb Bread Stuffing
A savoury bread stuffing with onion, celery, sage and a crisp golden top.
Cornbread Dressing
A Southern-inspired dressing with tender cornbread, celery, onion and herbs.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Smooth, buttery potatoes designed to stay creamy through Thanksgiving dinner.
Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed sweet potatoes with maple, warm spice and a pecan oat topping.
Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole
A from-scratch green bean casserole with mushrooms and a crisp onion topping.
Maple-Roasted Root Vegetables
Carrots, parsnips and squash roasted with maple, thyme and black pepper.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
A bright cranberry sauce with orange that can be made several days ahead.
Silky Turkey Gravy
A smooth gravy made with pan drippings, stock and a simple roux.
Soft Thanksgiving Dinner Rolls
Tender make-ahead rolls with a buttery top.
Thanksgiving Harvest Salad
A fresh salad with greens, apple, roasted squash and cider vinaigrette.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
A smooth autumn soup that works as a starter or light Thanksgiving lunch.
Thanksgiving Appetizer Board
A balanced, low-stress appetizer board that will not spoil the main meal.
Classic Pumpkin Pie
A gently spiced pumpkin pie with a creamy filling and crisp crust.
Maple Apple Crisp
A relaxed alternative to pie with tender apples and an oat topping.
Pecan Pie Bars
Portable pecan bars that are easier to serve than a second pie.
Leftover Turkey and Vegetable Soup
A flexible soup that turns turkey, vegetables and stock into another complete meal.
Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
A structured way to layer turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy without a soggy sandwich.