Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, spending time with family, and eating delicious food to the point of needing a nap. Then go back for seconds!

Today I’m sharing 35 of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. I have so many favorites here on my blog, so it was hard to choose my 35 most favorites. Check them out!

Moist & Juicy Make Ahead Turkey

Once you bake this Moist & Juicy Make-Ahead Turkey. You’ll never stress over preparing your turkey again.  It’s rubbed with a simple dry brine and refrigerated ahead of time.  The skin turns into a crispy outer coating that seals in all the juices.  It couldn’t be more perfect!

Moist & Juicy Make Ahead Turkey

Cranberry Strawberry Salad

The flavors of tart cranberries and sweet strawberries married together, topped with a topping made of fresh whipped cream, marshmallows, and cream cheese, makes this Cranberry Strawberry Salad  the perfect side to serve with your Turkey Dinner.  

Cranberry Strawberry Salad

Make Ahead Onion & Sage Gravy

Go ahead and check the gravy off your Thanksgiving day to-do list with this Make-Ahead Onion & Sage Turkey Gravy!  This easy gravy starts with a rich make-ahead gravy base, then wine and sage get added and cooked until the wine reduces.  The result is the most amazing rich and silky gravy ever, and it’s just as perfect the next day!!

Make Ahead Onion & Sage Gravy

Cornbread Dressing

Made with a combination of cornbread and biscuits, this easy Cornbread Dressing is the perfect side to turkey. It’s moist and fluffy on the inside with crispy edges and a golden crust. A classic side dish for Thanksgiving.

Cornbread Dressing

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

From its smooth texture to its perfectly spiced rich flavor, this Perfect Pumpkin Pie is simply the best!!  I make this in a flaky homemade pie crust and serve it with a dollop of whipped cream.  This perfect pumpkin pie is an absolute must for your Thanksgiving dessert table!

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

No-Fail Turkey Milk Gravy

This No-Fail Turkey Milk Gravy is the easiest gravy you will ever make!  It’s made with equal parts of milk and turkey broth with one tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of liquid.  The measurements are exact so you don’t have to guess at anything.  It turns out creamy and perfect every time!

No Fail Turkey Milk Gravy

Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Pecan Cheesecake Pie takes pecan pie to the next level. The tangy cream cheese layer offsets the rich sweet pie filling, making it the perfect complement to this delicious pie. This one is definitely a keeper!

Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Candied Sweet Potatoes

These Candied Sweet Potatoes start with fork-tender cooked sweet potatoes that get covered with a homemade buttery cinnamon sauce, then covered with marshmallows and baked in the oven. The perfect Thanksgiving side.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

This Pumpkin Chiffon Pie has all the warm spices of regular Pumpkin Pie but is not as dense and heavy. Beaten egg whites add a creamy and light texture to this delicious pie, and it’s quick and easy!

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Corn Pudding Casserole

This delicious Corn Pudding Casserole is always sitting on the dinner table at my house during the holidays.  It’s creamy, cheesy, and super easy to make and it’s a great side with any meal.    

Corn Pudding Casserole

Southern Pecan Pie

This Southern Pecan Pie is my favorite Thanksgiving dessert.  Yes, it takes center stage over Pumpkin Pie on my dessert table!  The sweet gooey filling and crunchy pecans totally complement each other in this delicious fall pie!

Southern Pecan Pie

Pumpkin Praline Pie

Full of pumpkin spice flavor, this Pumpkin Praline Pie also hides a delicious crunchy praline layer on the bottom. This scrumptious pie can be made ahead of time and will make a great addition to any Thanksgiving dessert table.

Pumpkin Praline Pie

Green Bean Mushroom Medley

Sautéed onions, mushrooms, and carrots lend tremendous flavor to this Green Bean Mushroom Medley and it’s the perfect green bean side for any holiday meal.  Forget about that dreaded Green Bean Casserole!  

Green Bean Mushroom Medley

Perfect & Easy Turkey Pan Gravy

If you want a rich brothy Turkey gravy, you’ve come to the right place. This  Perfect & Easy Turkey Pan Gravy is super easy to make and full of rich flavor from Turkey drippings.  

Easy Turkey Pan Gravy

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

These Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are so light and fluffy and literally melt in your mouth. Prep them the day before and bake the day of your next holiday gathering. Oh, and you might want to double the recipe!

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

This moist and and scrumptious Pumpkin Carrot Cake combines the best of both pumpkin and carrot cake into one amazing cake. It has warm fall spices, and it’s finished with a classic cream cheese frosting. A great dessert to add to your Thanksgiving dessert repertoire!

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Fresh Apple Cake

This Fresh Apple Cake is incredibly moist and full of fall flavors, and it’s absolutely loaded with apples, nuts, and raisins.  It’s SO moist and flavorful, that it doesn’t even need anything more, but I’ve included a delicious praline icing recipe for those who think they might need it.  You can’t go wrong with this recipe.  It’s a delicious cake to eat for breakfast, dessert, or anytime and it’s perfect for fall gatherings!

Fresh Apple Cake

Perfect Pumpkin Roll

What would fall be without a Perfect Pumpkin Roll?  This classic fall dessert starts with a warmly spiced spongy cake that is spread with a delicious sweet whipped cream-cream cheese filling. It also freezes beautifully, so why not make two and freeze one!

Perfect Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin Chess Pie

This delicious Pumpkin Chess Pie is a cross between a chess and pumpkin pie.  Don’t set your palate up for the taste and texture of a pumpkin pie here.  This is a chess pie with pumpkin and spices added to the mix.  The result is the richness and texture of a chess pie, with a delicious combination of both chess and pumpkin pie flavors.

Pumpkin Chess Pie

Spanish Cream Cake

Spanish Cream Cake is a delicious moist cake made with a delectable pairing of coconut and pecans. It’s frosted with a dreamy cream cheese frosting and it’s simply perfect in every way.

Spanish Cream Cake

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie

This Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie is made with pure rich cocoa powder, and it’s silky smooth and easier to make than you might think.  The filling is poured into a homemade pie crust, just like your grandma made.  You can finish it with freshly whipped cream or homemade meringue.

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cream Pie

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

This Creamy Macaroni and Cheese is loaded with cheddar cheese and kids will absolutely love it.  Most kids don’t like macaroni and cheese recipes that have bread crumbs on top or fancy cheeses, so this is the perfect kid-friendly recipe!

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Brown Butter Cinnamon Icing

These soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Brown Butter Cinnamon Icing are warmly spiced, thick, and cakey. You don’t need to chill the cookie dough either… just mix, scoop, and drop! These cookies are irresistible!

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Homemade Pumpkin Torte

This Homemade Pumpkin Torte totally deserves a place on your Thanksgiving dessert table.  It’s light and airy with a creamy and light filling that totally complements the warmly spiced cake layers.  Oh yes, a drizzling of caramel doesn’t hurt either!

Homemade Pumpkin Torte

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Buttercream

These scrumptious Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Buttercream are warmly spiced and scream Fall. Sugared buttery pecans are an added bonus on top of these soft and delicious cupcakes.

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Fried Apple Pie

This Fried Apple Pie says “fall” in every bite. Full of warm spices and plated in a bed of vanilla cream sauce, it’s over the top delicious, and the perfect fall or Thanksgiving dessert!

Fried Apple Pie

Butter Fan Rolls

These Butter Fan Rolls have crispy edges with soft centers, and are the perfect side for any meal. Kids and adults will love pulling apart the buttery layers. These are a great dinner roll for any occasion! Follow my easy tutorial and make these for your family.

Butter Fan Rolls

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, cake-like, and studded with chocolate chips. They also offer up plenty of pumpkin and warm fall spices. They are the perfect fall and Thanksgiving cookie.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pecan Pie Bars

These Pecan Pie Bars have all the delicious flavors of pecan pie, but in an easy bar form. The same rich sweet filling with lots of pecans, and a buttery crust, these gooey bars are perfect for a holiday gathering or simply any occasion.

Pecan Pie Bars

Pumpkin Sheet Cake

This Pumpkin Sheet Cake is the most flavorful and moist cake you’ll ever eat, and it’s simply loaded with fall flavors. It takes only fifteen minutes to prep, and it’s finished with my brown butter cream cheese frosting.

Pumpkin Sheet Cake

Southern Chess Pie

This rich and sweet Southern Chess Pie is so easy to make with simple ingredients you probably have on hand. It’s a wonderful pie for holiday gatherings!!  Make sure you add this one to your holiday baking repertoire!

Southern Chess Pie

Easy Whipped Sweet Potatoes

These warmly spiced Easy Whipped Sweet Potatoes are a great side for any holiday meal.  They are cooked, whipped, and get the perfect addition of brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and nutmeg.  Delish!

Easy Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Pumpkin Pie Tarts

These Pumpkin Pie Tarts are warmly spiced with the flavors of Fall and they are topped with freshly whipped cream.  They’re perfect for Fall gatherings and holidays!  These need to be on your Thanksgiving menu!

Pumpkin Pie Tarts

Sweet & Salty Candied Pecans

These Sweet and Salty Candied Pecans are buttery, crunchy and sweet with a sprinkling of sea salt. They are absolutely addictive and great for snacking or for mixing in salads.

Sweet & Salty Candied Pecans

Maysville’s Historic Transparent Pie

This Historic Transparent Pie recipe has had more views than any other recipe on my blog.  It’s a very popular recipe here in Kentucky, and it’s no wonder.  One bite of its rich, custard-like filling and you’ll be hooked on this delicious pie for life!   

Maysville’s Historic Transparent Pie

Have a great Thanksgiving!