80 Plus Thanksgiving Recipes

Need help planning your Thanksgiving dinner? Then, here are 80 plus Thanksgiving recipes. From appetizers to desserts, along with tips and suggestions to ensure that you deliver the best dinner that family and friends will talk about for a long, long time.

I love entertaining, but it also is quite stressful because I am alone. And, the only reason I manage everything successfully is that I plan ahead. In addition, I also choose make-ahead dishes, as much as I can. And, most important, pick recipes that I know I can do. No experiments!

Today, I want to share with you a few tips that I have learned (some by trial and errors) from my own experience. I hope you will find them useful.

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Tips for planning the best Thanksgiving dinner

1. First, decide how many people are going to be at the dinner table so you don't have to recalculate your menu over and over again. In addition, plan for at least 2 extra servings, so you don't run short. It's always better to have a few leftovers than to run short at dinner
2. Then, choose a theme or style that is not too contrasting. For example, if you choose to make a Middle Eastern style main course, don't make a French-style side-dish or appetizer. Because, while they may be absolutely delicious on their own, often these flavors don't complement each other.
3. Also, choose dishes that look pretty, colorful, and offer a variety of textures and tastes.
4. And, make a few classics for those who are more conservative, and try a few new recipes so people get something different. As a result, they will remember it a long time later.
5. Don't repeat the main ingredients. For example, if you are making one main-course lamb (red meat), make the other chicken or fish. Or, if you choose one pumpkin pie, don't make the second dessert with pumpkin or pie. For example, try an apple cake, brownies, etc.
6. Also, give a mix of different textures. For example, if you make mashed potatoes don't make mashed peas. Rather, try oven-baked or sautéed veggies.
7. Try to use as many make-ahead dishes as you can such as desserts, side dishes, and appetizers. That way, you can concentrate on the main course and setting the table.
8. Most important, make sure to take into account those in the family with special dietary needs, and allergies, such as vegans, or egg and dairy allergies.
9. And, if you are new to cooking, choose recipes that are easy and you are confident making or have tried before. And, if you are a seasoned cook, choose 70% tried and tested recipes, and, in addition, choose two to three that will stretch your cooking skills.
10. Don't skip salads, bread, and condiments. In fact, bread is easy to make or buy ahead. And, salads add color and texture to the dinner table. Also, condiments are often what people need to add a little something to their main dish, like cranberry sauce with roast turkey or chicken.
11. Lastly, make sure to offer your guests drinks, and appetizers that will encourage mingling. This is especially important when you have guests that don't know each other. For example, pre-snacks such as chips with salsa, cheese, and crackers are a great way to build an appetite, but too much of that can also become unnecessary fillers.

Here are a few examples of how I plan my menu

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Thanksgiving recipes

Drinks

Cocktails are a great way to start before dinner. Then, move on to wine for dinner. Most importantly, choose wines that will complement the main course you are cooking. Often, the wine seller will be able to guide you on what wine is best to serve with your course. That is why planning becomes very critical.

Cranberry Margarita

Did you know that cranberry juice mixed with a little alcohol makes such a wonderful combination together? This cranberry margarita needs only 4 ingredients but a few of these around can help bring your party to life.

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Strawberry Vodka Cocktail

This delicious Strawberry Vodka Cocktail is a perfect treat to end a long busy day or refresh after a hot summer day. Try infusing your regular vodka with delicious strawberries and watch the magic surround you.

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Appetizers

When choosing appetizers, pick things that are light as compared to filling. Also, avoid spicy, or very strong flavors that will contradict the meal.

Roasted Red Peppers Goats Cheese Crostini Antipasti

Roasted red pepper appetizers are a classic and so are goats cheese crostini. These roasted red peppers goat cheese crostini are a heavenly combination of these two. They are an absolute treat served as an appetizer or side. Add a salad in summer for a light meal, or a soup in winter for a light comfort food. The sweet roasted red peppers, marinated in balsamic and olive oil, combined with creamy goats cheese over warm crusty bread are a must try.

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Roasted Red Pepper Garlic Tapenade

A tapenade is a must have on hand for easy sandwich spreads, tortilla wraps, and appetizers. This roasted red pepper garlic tapenade is our family favorite, super easy, quick and simple to make. You will be totally addicted to it.

 

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Salads

Personally, I choose salads that I can make ahead of time and ones that will stay well as leftovers. That way, there is less to do and things don't get wasted.

Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts

This tomato Mozzarella salad is a great twist on the Italian Classic Caprese Salad with toasted pine nuts. Simple, Easy and always refreshing this salad takes less than five minutes to put together.

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Quick Carrot Salad with Raisins Cranberries and Nuts

A great way to eat carrots is to make a delicious salad. Not just because salad is healthy or carrots are nutritious but they are tasty too! Throw in a few raisins, cranberries and pecans and what you have is a delicious Quick Carrot Salad.

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Easy Celery Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Pecans

This simple and easy celery salad recipe is packed full of nutrition. Celery is a juicy vegetable and has a wonderful crunch that makes eating salad so refreshing and fun. Adding a bit of cranberry and pecan and you have a side dish everyone will crave.

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Main courses

In one of my tips above, I mentioned paying attention to variety and textures but also to avoid repetition. For example:

• Don't make two lamb dishes. Instead, make one lamb and one chicken or turkey.
• Also, don't make two roast dishes make one roast and the second a slow-cooked, braised, or stewed.
• And, don't forget to accommodate the people with allergies and special diets like vegetarians, vegans, etc.

How to roast Leg of Lamb

This lamb is going to be your next favorite Sunday dinner. Today, I am going to show you how to roast a leg of lamb perfectly every single time. With a garlic butter marinade, this roast is tender and juicy, plus the gravy is to die for.

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Boneless Leg of Lamb

This boneless leg of lamb is marinated with garlic and herbs, roasted with a lemon and honey glaze. Then served with a red wine gravy. Perfect for a festive dinner over mashed potatoes.

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Standing Prime Rib Roast

This prime rib roast also called standing rib roast is marinated with a dry rub made with coriander, cumin, paprika. Cooked to a perfect medium-rare, then served with a pomegranate glaze. The perfect roast to serve on special occasions.

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Leg of Lamb

This leg of lamb is simple, easy, and uses my fool-proof method of roasting. If you are new to cooking meat, this is the recipe you can make to impress family and friends.

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Perfect Roast Chicken

Roast chicken is perfect for Sundays or festive dinners when the whole family is around. This chicken is juicy on the inside with a crisp golden brown skin on the outside. And, it's made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

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Beef Chuck Roast

This beef chuck roast is tender, juicy and delicious. It's cooked in the oven using a marinade made with garlic and cayenne. And, served with a gravy made with pan drippings. A simple and easy recipe perfect for entertaining guests.

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Maple Roast Chicken

This roast chicken is flavored with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. Accompanied by baby potatoes and grapes, which add a wonderful fruity flavor to the final gravy. Also, the leftover chicken, if any, makes the most delicious sandwiches and wraps.

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Roast Leg of Lamb

This roast leg of lamb is marinated with garlic and fresh herbs, roasted alongside baby potatoes and finished with a delicious red wine gravy. The perfect dish to make for the weekend or when entertaining family and friends.

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro-Mint Sauce

There is no doubt that the quickest dinner is grilled lamb chops. Marinated and served with a classic mint sauce these take just 10 minutes to cook. Ideal for an elegant or a festive dinner when you have guests. Also, the lamb chops can be marinated overnight leaving you enough time to take care of other things.

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Braised Lamb in Red Wine

This braised lamb in red wine, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs is slow-cooked for almost two hours until the meat is fork-tender. Serve over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles for a complete meal.

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The BEST Beef Burgundy aka Beef Bourguignon

This Beef Burgundy or Beef Bourguignon is beef pieces bathed in burgundy wine cooked long and slow with herbs and mushrooms until they are fork-tender. This ultimate comfort food can be made in the slow cooker, stovetop as well as the oven

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Lamb Chops with Balsamic Glaze

These simple lamb chops with balsamic glaze get ready in less than 20 minutes. A perfect dish to make when you want something quick and easy but still elegant and holiday-worthy. Serve over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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Slow cooked Roast Lamb Shoulder in Red Wine Sauce

This slow-cooked lamb shoulder is the easiest, fool-proof lamb roast you can make. With very little prep time, this roast lamb shoulder becomes soft, tender and incredibly delicious. It's infused with fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme and some robust red wine, which results in a delicious gravy. A perfect recipe that everyone will love.

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Beef in Red Wine

Fork-tender piece of beef cooked in a rich red wine gravy make this simple and easy recipe for beef in red wine the best dinner. Serve over steamed rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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Slow Cooked Lamb with Creamy Polenta

This slow-cooked lamb is cooked to fork-tender in a tomato and caramelized onion-based gravy with spices like cumin, paprika, and cinnamon. Today, I served it over a bed of creamy Parmesan polenta, and yet, mashed potato, steamed rice would also be perfect.

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Side-dishes

Some side dishes are great to make ahead of time. For example, quiches. And, some can be made a few hours ahead like the patties and fritters. So, if possible, choose a mix of both so you are not overwhelmed at the last hour.

Oven-Baked Carrot Sticks

The oven-baked carrot sticks are an easy way to eat heart-healthy veggies more often. Baking veggies make them sweeter and more delicious. This simple and easy recipe will have you and the family eating carrots often because they take less than 30 minutes to make.

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Crispy Corn Fritters

These little corn nuggets are soft and juicy on the inside but crisp on the outside. My simple and easy recipe for crispy corn fritters uses canned corn, a little cheese, and few other pantry staples. This kids-favorite snack is quick, easy and gets done in just 15 minutes.

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Easy Swiss Chard Patties aka Swiss Chard Cakes

Whether you call these Swiss chard patties or Swiss chard cakes these make amazing appetizers or sides. This recipe is so simple, easy and effortless makes moist little cakes that can be addictive. So versatile they can be served with any meal from breakfast to dinner. You can serve them on their own, as a snack or in sandwiches too.

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Butternut Squash Fries

Vegetables when baked, bring out their natural sweetness. This simple and easy recipe for butternut squash fries will have you making this nutritious vegetable more often than you planned. It takes less than 30 minutes and is a kids' favorite

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Spinach Potato Patties aka Spinach Cakes

These spinach potato patties, spinach cakes or spinach fritters make great appetizers or a side dish. Easy to make, full of nutritious greens and absolutely delicious to enjoy any time of the year. Serve them as a snack with some ketchup or sandwich them in mini burger buns for a quick veggies burger. 

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Leek and Asparagus Quiche

Quiche is a perfect side dish for breakfast, brunch or a festive meal. This easy leek and asparagus quiche is simple and easy. And yet, it's also a dish that can be made ahead of time. Asparagus quiche is a great way to enjoy asparagus in season. I'm using a homemade pie crust, but ready to roll store-bought works just as well.

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The BEST Mushroom Quiche Recipe

This is the BEST mushroom quiche recipe made from scratch using homemade pie crust. The filling is soft, creamy, and cheesy, flavored with garlic, onions, and cheese. A perfect make-ahead dish for entertaining whether it's breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.

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Caramelized Onions Roasted Red Peppers Quiche

A tender, flaky, buttery homemade pie crust filled with caramelized onions and roasted red peppers. Topped with an egg custard mixture and baked until set. Perfect for brunch or entertaining family and friends.

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Garlic Sautéed Asparagus with sesame seeds

Sauteed asparagus in sesame is simple and easy to make in less than 15 minutes. It is the perfect side dish to serve with the main course such as roast chicken, roast ribs, or roast lamb. The sprinkle of garlic, lemon makes these aromatic, and refreshing.

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Breadcrumb Stuffed Mushrooms

This Breadcrumb Stuffed mushroom is a super easy and simple appetizer or side dish recipe. Takes barely any time to make and the cheesy bread crumbs just melt in the mouth. The perfect way to dress a celebration or the weekend dinner table. I use large mushrooms but any size mushrooms work just as well.

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Skinny Mashed Potatoes

These skinny mashed potatoes are so much lighter than traditional mashed potatoes. Made with less butter and milk this one is creamy, buttery, and delicious. Perfect to accompany any main course from the leg of lamb, roast chicken, or fish fillets

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Quick and Easy Sesame Green Beans with Just Three Ingredients

Nothing beats a side dish such as these sesame green beans that are simple, easy and effortless. An absolute winner with family, or guests. Lightly flavored with garlic and tossed with toasted sesame seeds for that added flavor. These make a perfect side for any main course. 

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Roast Potatoes(Rosemary and Lemon)

These roast potatoes are a perfect side dish to serve alongside any dinner, be it festive or weekday meal.  Flavored with rosemary and lemon these baby potatoes are especially moist and tender in just 45 minutes.

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Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes

What is the secret to making garlic roasted potatoes crispy? Here's my simple and easy method that makes them crisp on the outside while still moist and tender on the inside.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These roasted sweet potatoes have crisp caramelized edges with soft insides. The recipe is simple and easy to make in less than 30 minutes. Perfect to serve as a sided dish with main courses or in burritos and wraps.

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Roasted Potatoes (Lemon and Dill)

The roasted potatoes make a great side dish with any main course from a leg of lamb, roast beef, or roast chicken. Sweet red onions, zesty lemon flavor, and fresh dill perfume the potatoes beautifully.

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Bread

Of course, you can easily buy bread. And yet, if you are a seasoned cook like me, then you want to show your baking skills. In addition, a great thing about bread is that you can make it a few hours ahead of time. Also, I like to add a seasonal touch to my bread, such as pumpkin in fall, which is also perfect for Thanksgiving.

Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe

This buttery moist buttermilk cornbread is light and fluffy with crisp edges, a golden crumb and gets ready in less than half-hour. The house is filled with the wonderful aroma of baked cornbread which makes this the perfect dish when you have guests over.

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Soft Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Add a seasonal touch to your next batch of dinner rolls with these pumpkin dinner rolls. A simple and easy recipe that creates soft, light, and fluffy bread you can eat on its own.

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Pumpkin Crescent Rolls - No knead

Here's giving my classic crescent rolls a taste of fall with these pumpkin crescent rolls. Soft, light, and airy made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice this is my no-knead recipe made from scratch

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No-Knead Bread - Crusty White Bread

This no-knead bread takes just five minutes to mix and six hours of proofing. The secret to this crusty bread is using a Dutch oven which gives it a nice crust on the outside and soft moist bread on the inside. The best part is that it looks absolutely gorgeous and no one will believe you didn't even knead it.

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Challah Bread Recipe - 3 Braids

Have you been intimidated by the pretty challah? Not any more. Today, I share with you the easiest three-braid challah bread recipe you will ever make. This recipe uses just six ingredients, which are regular pantry staples and the process is surprisingly simple and easy.

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Whole Wheat Bread raisins and walnuts

This whole wheat bread with raisins and nuts is nutritious, delicious and healthy. This simple, easy and effortless recipe makes a rustic whole wheat raisin walnut bread that is lighter in texture with a crisp crust that melts in the mouth. Black raisins and walnuts evenly dispersed means you can eat this bread on its own or with a meal.  Try making bruschetta with a few slices for a delicious appetizer.

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No-Knead Beer Bread/Yeast Beer Bread

This no-knead beer bread is an absolute classic. Yeast risen, filled with black and green olives this rustic bread takes only 10 minutes hands-on and 45 minutes to bake. A simple and easy basic yeast beer bread that’s versatile and can be used with many different filling variations.

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Desserts

First, you can never have enough desserts. In fact, I usually make at least two. Also, it is important to know your guests and take into account any nut, dairy, or egg allergies.

• Make two different dishes - for example, instead of making two pies, make one pie and one cake or panna cotta.
• And, use different main ingredients. Avoid two fruits. For example, if you use pumpkin in one dessert, make the second with chocolate or vanilla.

BEST Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

This is my favorite homemade apple pie recipe because it has soft sweet apples but no pool of juices at the bottom of the pie. Made with a buttery flaky homemade pie crust and crisp granny smith apples this is baked from scratch

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Dutch Apple Pie

A Dutch apple pie is also known as apple crumble pie. A buttery, flaky, homemade pie crust with an apple pie filling. And, topped with a buttery crumble topping. That's making a classic apple pie even better.

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

This chocolate pecan pie takes the classic pecan pie to the next level. A pie filling made with melted chocolate and loaded with pecans in a rich buttery homemade pie crust. The perfect dessert for festive occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Pecan Pie

This is the classic pecan pie. A homemade all-butter pie crust and a filling made with brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, and lots of pecans. The perfect make-ahead dessert for festive occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Pecan Pie Recipe

This is my take on the classic pecan pie. Flaky all-butter pie crust filled with a rich and creamy soft filling made with syrup, brown sugar, and lots of pecans. The perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Cardamom Cake with Mocha Buttercream

Cardamom and coffee is a wonderful combination in this cardamom cake. A light and airy butter-based coffee cake delicately flavored with cardamom and nutmeg. Then, generously frosted with mocha buttercream. Perfect for a festive celebration or special occasion.

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Caramel Apple Cake Recipe with Caramel Buttercream

Celebrate the apple season with this caramel apple cake. Made with fresh apples, a hint of spice, layered with caramel buttercream and drizzled with more delicious homemade caramel sauce. Whether you make this for a celebration or festive dinner this will have everyone talking about it for days.

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Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cream Buttercream

This pumpkin cake is a pure luxury made with whipping cream in the batter as well as in the buttercream. A light and airy butter-based cake with brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice mix. Perfect layer cake to adorn a festive dinner table and impress family and friends.

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Pumpkin Creme Brûlée Recipe

Add a seasonal touch to your next creme brûlée with this pumpkin creme brûlée. Rich, creamy, decadent made with egg yolks, cream, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice. The perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Upside Down Pecan Pie Cake

This pecan pie cake has a layer of pecans caramelized on the bottom of a light and fluffy vanilla cake batter. When turned upside down, the caramelized juices sink into the baked sponge. The luxury of pie and cake all in one.

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Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Tart

Celebrate the season of fall with something different this Thanksgiving. This triple chocolate pumpkin tart has three layers of chocolate both white and dark infused with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice in a homemade buttery shortcrust pastry.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake with Maple Buttercream Frosting

The rich flavor of pumpkin spice latte beverage in a cake makes it a pumpkin spice-latte cake. Combined with a maple buttercream frosting this cake is a perfect fall dessert. Oil-based cake batter makes for a light and airy cake infused with pumpkin spice mix, coffee, and maple syrup. 

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Creme Caramel - Flan

Creme caramel is a baked custard with a layer of clear caramel. Rich, creamy, with a velvety smooth texture; this is sheer luxury. Often, perceived as a difficult dessert to make, this is actually surprisingly easy with my video tutorial.

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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Celebrate this holiday season with this pumpkin spice cake and a delicious no-butter cream cheese frosting that just melts in your mouth. A rich butter-based cake infused with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice. Perfect to celebrate a festive dinner with family and friends. Top it with fondant pumpkins and make this the center of your next celebration event.

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Coconut Pumpkin Bundt Cake

It's the flavor of fall in this coconut pumpkin bundt cake drizzled with coconut caramel. This oil-based cake enriched with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and coconut cream is moist, light, and airy

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Individual desserts

Mini treats mean you don't need to cut and serve. Just leave them on the table so people can help themselves. Also, you can buy the tartlet shells readymade or make them yourself.

Cream Cheese Chocolate Mousse Tarts - Mini Tarts

Bite-size mini chocolate tarts make perfect desserts after a meal. These cream cheese chocolate mousse tarts are semi-homemade treats that take no more than 10 minutes to prepare when you use ready-made mini tart shells. Cream cheese based chocolate mousse in a buttery shortcrust tart shell. 

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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized these exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp shortcrust pastry baked to perfection. These are perfect for fall or any time of the year mini desserts and make entertaining a breeze.

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Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Tarts Recipe

These pumpkin pie chocolate tarts make an exotic dessert table in fall or any time of the year. With rich flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger these are bound to warm you up while you indulge in the heavenly chocolate filling that just melts in the mouth. 

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Chocolate Pumpkin Caramel Tarts

A tart filling made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice combined with caramel and white chocolate into a rich buttery shortcrust pastry. These pumpkin caramel tarts are perfect bite-size, make-ahead treats to celebrate the festive season.

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Chocolate Cheesecake Tarts

Adorable mini tarts filled with a rich chocolate cream cheese mixture in a buttery shortcrust pastry. These semi-homemade chocolate cheesecake tarts take only 20 minutes to make. This chocolate cream cheese tart recipe takes advantage of ready-to-use tart shells that cut preparation time by half and make entertaining a breeze

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After dinner drinks - Aperitif

I like to choose liquors that are delicate and help calm you down rather than strong alcohol. Of course, these are great when accompanied with hot beverages.

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Rich, creamy, and luxurious this homemade Baileys Irish cream is made with condensed milk, whipping cream, coffee, and a splash of chocolate. This homemade version is the perfect alternative to the store-bought Irish cream.

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Butterscotch Irish Cream Recipe

Take the classic Irish cream recipe to a whole new level with this butterscotch Irish cream. Rich, creamy and smooth, loaded with butterscotch flavor, and yet not too sweet. This is going to be your next favorite drink.

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Baileys Chocolate Martini

A martini is by far the most popular drink no matter what the variation. This baileys chocolate martini is thick and creamy made with Irish cream, vodka, a splash of espresso and dash of chocolate. It takes just 5 minutes to make, but so delicious you can’t stop drinking.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte

This pumpkin spice latte takes just 5 minutes and a few pantry staples. No more standing in long coffee shop lines. And, best of all, it's delicious made with coffee, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and honey.

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Chai Spice Latte

This chai spice latte is tea infused with milk along with a chai spice mix made with ground ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and more. It takes just 5 minutes to make this latte at home.

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

This hot chocolate is rich, thick, creamy, and chocolaty. Made with my popular homemade hot chocolate mix that uses real chocolate along with the cocoa powder. It takes just five minutes to prepare and will soon become your favorite chocolate drink.

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What do you take with you to a thanksgiving dinner?

I thought it was important to give you a few options that would be perfect to take with you if you are invited to Thanksgiving dinner. Many people take wine along with a dessert.

• Choose something that travels wells.
• Choose a dessert that will stay well the next day in case of leftovers.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

This chocolate chip pumpkin bread is light and airy; it's an oil-based bread made in a loaf pan with pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice. A simple and easy recipe that takes just 10 minutes to mix and 50 minutes to bake.

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Ultimate Pecan Blondies

Recreate your favorite pecan pie without the hassle of the crust. These pecan blondies are a fun twist to the pie. The vanilla base soaks up all the pie filling beautifully to give you a moist slice of heaven. Easier than a pie this will soon become a family favorite.

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Butterscotch Chocolate Pecan Squares

These butterscotch chocolate pecan squares are a crisp shortcrust base with a hint of cocoa and topped with rich butterscotch coated pecans that just melt in your mouth. A simple and easy snack any time of the year but great to gift during the holidays.

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The Ultimate Pecan Pie Brownie

A dessert with the rich bitter flavor of dark chocolate and sweetness from the pecan pie filling makes this the ultimate pecan pie brownies. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that's quick to mix and easy to bake in just over 40 minutes. A perfect fall dessert for anyone who loves chocolate brownies and delicious pecan pie. Try making this for your next family festive celebration.

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Moist Apple Pie Cake with Crumble Topping

This delicious moist apple pie cake is an absolute treat in fall with juicy apple pie filling flavored with exotic spices of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg baked in a smooth creamy cheesecake batter. Then topped with a crumble topping for that ultimate crisp.

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Recipe

This pumpkin cake recipe is topped with a beautiful glaze that looks very impressive. A moist, light, and airy cake with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and loaded with chocolate chips.

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Back to basics

Here are a few basic recipes you may need to create some of the dishes above.

Pie Crust Recipe

Making a homemade pie crust is easy peasy. This is my no-fail all-butter Pâte brisée recipe that always turns out flaky. Today, I show you how to make this great pie crust perfectly every single time.

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Pie Crust with Shortening

This pie crust with shortening and butter is my mom's favorite method of making pie. Rich, buttery, and flaky crust for all your pies, savory or sweet.

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Flaky Homemade Pie Crust Recipe (Pâte Brisée)

Is there anything better than a flaky homemade pie crust? This is the basic unsweetened all-purpose Pâte brisée recipe you are going to need for your pies and quiches. It's buttery, flaky, and tender. Today, I share my no-fail method using a food processor but you can also do this crust by hand.

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Homemade Quiche Crust

Homemade quiche crust is simple and easy to make from scratch. With just 4 ingredients, which are pantry staples, this takes 10 minutes to combine and 20 minutes to chill.

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix

What better way to welcome fall than a sprinkle of the fresh homemade pumpkin spice mix over your baked goods and drinks? Did you know that this spice mix needs only five basic spices you probably already have in your pantry?

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Homemade Sour Cream

Have you ever wondered how to make homemade sour cream? Today, I share with you my no-fail method along with three ways to make your own from scratch at home.

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Homemade Buttermilk in five minutes

Many recipes now a days use buttermilk but often there is none at home? You can make Homemade Buttermilk in as little as five minutes its so simple and easy.

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Homemade Whipped Cream 4 Easy Methods

The easiest and quickest dessert you can make is whipped cream with a bowl of fruit. In this post, I show you 4 different methods to make homemade whipped cream from the simplest bowl and whisk to the fancy stand mixer. And a few tips to make things easy no matter what the weather.

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Sweet Shortcrust Pastry aka Pate Sucree

A Pate Sucree' aka homemade sweet shortcrust pastry is the perfect base for many desserts such as tarts and pies. It's sweet, rich, melts in the mouth pastry with a biscuit-like crumb. This simple, easy and effortless recipe with easy to follow step by step instructions will have you master this pastry like a pro in no time at all.

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Rich Shortcrust Pastry (Pate Sablee)

Remember that delicious fruit tart you ordered at a fancy restaurant? A buttery crust that crumbled as soon as you dug in with a fork. Perhaps filled with sweet vanilla pastry cream and berries. That wonderful shortbread-like crust underneath is yours truly.... rich shortcrust pastry or Pâte sablée in French.

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Well, I hope you found my tips useful and I hope my recipes and menus give you some ideas for your Thanksgiving dinners. And, if you do try my recipes, I'd love to hear which and how they came out. Also, if you found any of my tips useful, and have any of yours to share, I'd love to hear them too. Feel free to let me know in the comments below.

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