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Wondering what to make on Thanksgiving to please everyone? Find what Thanksgiving recipes you need for your dinner menu in this list of our favorites!

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Having Picky Eaters Over for Dinner? Try These Thanksgiving Recipes!

Create the best holiday dinner and find easy recipes perfect for the whole family to enjoy on this list. If you have guests, expect gracious tummies for a superb Thanksgiving meal they will have!

For those of us with picky eaters at our table, a Thanksgiving menu can be a challenge. We'd like to think we could please everyone with one pie (or turkey), but in reality, you need a little variety.

So, I scoured the internet to find 23 Thanksgiving dinner recipes sure to please everyone at your table. From gluten-free recipes, vegan recipes, or traditional Thanksgiving recipes we have it here.

This list sure covers what you need to happily feed all your loved ones this Thanksgiving.

1.CranberryCheddarSausageBites

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These cheddar sausage bites are stuffed with the goodness of fresh cranberries. It makes them a perfect Thanksgiving dinner appetizer.

It's also an easy but tasty idea you can make for fast dinners, or as snacks.

2.Roasted Grape Baked Brie

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Roasting the grapesbrings out the delicious natural sugars.Roasted Grape and Baked Brie make one of the Thanksgiving appetizers to look forward to.

As you all sit back and relax, all you want to do is talk, laugh, drink, and nibble all night long!

3.SweetandSpicyButternutSquashSoup

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Sweet by roasting the squash first with maple syrup and brown sugar. Spicy by adding a chili in adobo sauce and curry powder. Rounded out with nutmeg and cinnamon and you’ve got one delicious, hearty soup.

4.Creamy Pumpkin Soup

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This badass pumpkin soup is creamy, velvety smooth, and simply delicious. Adding a pile of tasty toppings like chopped bacon and sour cream only enhances the flavor.

Lastly, herbs and a few fresh shavings of Parmesan cheese on top and you're done!

5.SweetPotatoBaconBiscuits

These sweet potato bacon biscuits are tasty, made of real ingredient and (guess what) paleo! Delicious little things to munch on before gobbling the Thanksgiving turkey.

6.WholeWheatSweetPotatoBananaMuffins

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Delicious muffins with a hint of banana. These whole wheat sweet potato banana muffins perfect with butter or with hot, good soup.

7. The Best Dinner Rolls

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These best dinner rolls aren't called “the best” for nothing. They're light, soft and sweet.

8.Amish Potato Rolls

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These potato rolls arenot only very easy to make but are fluffy and full of flavor. It'll definitely be awonderful addition toyour Thanksgiving dinner.

9.Vegan Green Bean Casserole

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This vegan green bean casserole is vegan, gluten-free and paleo-friendly. This one is definitely a keeper.

10.Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Whiskey Pecans

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The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes and the goodness of whiskey is a tasty combo. Add in honey glazed pecans and the balancing tartness of apples and you have an even more delicious mix.

This recipe is a total package indeed–see how you can make it here.

11. ButternutSquashandCranberryGratin

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Creamy, cheesy and perfectly crunchy on top gratin recipe.This butternut squash and cranberry gratin really worth the spot on the Thanksgiving table.

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12. Brown Butter and Bacon Mashed Potatoes

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The brown butter and bacongive the traditionalmashedpotato recipe an extra oomph!This recipe isone of the reasons you need to wear your stretchy pants on Thanksgiving.

13. ApplePearCranberrySauce

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A quick stovetop recipe for apple pear cranberry sauce. You can pair it withmeat or eat it byitself as dessert.

14. Bourbon Vanilla Cranberry Sauce

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This cranberry sauce is so delicious you'll be eating it with a spoon instead. When, the proper way to enjoy it is with turkey sandwiches, Greek yogurt, and vanilla ice cream.

15.Gluten-Free Stuffing with Kale, Caramelized Onions, and Mushrooms

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This stuffing is not only gluten-free but something you would also look forward to, eating. It's easy to make and big on flavor so grab the recipe and learnhow you can make it here.

16. Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing with Chestnuts, Leeks, and Chanterelles

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This stuffing recipe gloriously becomesmore delicious by the day as it soaks in gravy and melds with mashed potatoes. You won't mind having this gluten-free cornbread stuffing as your leftover Thanksgiving dish.

17. Citrus and Herb Butter Roast Turkey

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This citrus and herb butter roast turkey is going to steal most of the spotlight during Thanksgiving dinner. This recipe is definitely on my to-do list.

18.Stuffed Turkey Roulade

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This stuffed turkey recipecooks in a fraction of the time than traditional turkey and gives you moist, flavorful stuffing all in one!

19. Roasted Turkey Breast with Bacon and Herbs

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Bacon makes everything better. Even turkey. This roasted turkey breast recipe is a quick, simple, and phenomenally flavorful main dish!

20. Homemade Tofurkey with Brown Rice Stuffing

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Avoid the preservatives of pre-made commercial tofurkey. Make one yourself! Thisvegan tofurkey recipe contains fresh ingredients and a toothsome, nutty brown rice stuffing.

21. CinnamonAppleSugarCake

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This perfectly moist, with a touch of sweet, cinnamon apple cake is a healthier spin on a classic combo. It is also insanely delicious with sugar and pecan crumble topping!

22. Apple Slab Pie

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This is a double-crust recipe with layers upon layers of cinnamon-sugar and thinly sliced apples. This apple slab pie is ridiculously easy and surprisingly serves a crowd!

23. Sweet Potato-Marshmallow Cinnamon Rolls

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One of the great things to do with leftover sweet potatoes is to turn them into these Sweet Potato-Marshmallow Cinnamon Rolls.Marshmallows have taken the place of pecans.

This video from Tasty will show you some impressive Thanksgiving pies recipes:

That’s all, fellow homesteaders! Those are a few of my favorite recipes to celebrate with on Thanksgiving, so feel free to take your pick.

Have fun mixing and matching to bring an extra dash of delicious to your Thanksgiving Dinner menu. And don't forget to give thanks for all that you have.

I hope you enjoyed my post on 23 Thanksgiving recipes to please everyone at your table! Let me know which recipes you are going to try in the comments section below!

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 8, 2016, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

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FAQs

How do you cook a large group for Thanksgiving? ›

Plan Ahead:

Making and freezing a large batch of your favorite recipe ahead of time to have on hand will save you a bunch of time—and cleanup. Keep it simple (you'll have ample opportunity to impress your guests on Thanksgiving) and go for one-pot wonders you can easily reheat, like a hearty stew.

What is the meal everyone comes together to eat on Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey: Roast turkey is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving meals. It is often seasoned with herbs and spices and served with gravy. Stuffing: Also known as dressing, stuffing is made with bread cubes, onions, celery, herbs, and sometimes sausage or other ingredients. It is often baked inside the turke.

What do you put in the middle of the table for Thanksgiving? ›

It may include a centerpiece of flowers, pumpkins, autumn leaves and/or fruit, votive or taper candles, and formal china, silverware, place cards, and wine and water glasses. A traditional Thanksgiving table setting is often layered with seasonal decor objects, serving dishes, and platters.

How to make a beautiful Thanksgiving table? ›

If your decor has cool colors, add a little warmth into the design, and the opposite advice if you have mainly warm colors. Next, get in on the latest trend by incorporating metallics or wood features around your table design. This will not only provide different textures, but will also help your design to pop.

What are the top 10 Thanksgiving foods? ›

Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes
  1. Turkey.
  2. Stuffing/Dressing.
  3. Pumpkin Pie.
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole.
  5. Mashed Potatoes.
  6. Ham.
  7. Green Bean Casserole.
  8. Cranberry Jelly.
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How much food do I need for 20 people for Thanksgiving? ›

How Much Food to Make for Thanksgiving
Menu ItemSmall (2 to 4 )Large (14 to 20 )
Appetizer13 to 4
Soup4 cups16 cups
Turkey (whole)6 pounds18 to 25 pounds
Salad12 to 3
9 more rows
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How much food do I need for Thanksgiving for 12 people? ›

Aim for 1½ pounds of turkey per person, so for eight people, buy a 12-pound turkey, and for 12 people, buy an 18-pounder. The safest way to thaw a frozen turkey is in the refrigerator. You'll need about 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey.

What is the most popular side dish at Thanksgiving dinner? ›

It's no surprise that this is one of our Test Kitchen's most popular recipes ever. Mashed potatoes are a staple among traditional Thanksgiving side dishes, and this version is so delicious we could eat enough to make it the main course!

How many side dishes should you have for Thanksgiving? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

What are 3 main foods on Thanksgiving? ›

Most Traditional Thanksgiving Foods
  • Turkey. Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without the turkey. ...
  • Stuffing/Dressing. “Stuff” is another way to say “things.” But the verb to stuff means that you fill something until it's full. ...
  • Mashed Potatoes. ...
  • Gravy. ...
  • Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • Green Bean Casserole. ...
  • Candied Yams. ...
  • Pumpkin Pie.
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What dessert is the most popular at Thanksgiving? ›

In general, pie reigns supreme as a Thanksgiving dessert. While some families have their nice selections of pie servings, tradition says apple, pumpkin pie, and a southern pecan pie are the go-tos, typically made with a buttery pastry pie crust.

What is a typical African American Thanksgiving dinner? ›

This is usually a mix of traditional Thanksgiving food and Black culture. You'll see the classic Thanksgiving dishes like turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing paired with collard greens, yams, mac and cheese, and other traditional Black dishes.

What are the traditional Thanksgiving sides? ›

We're talking stuffing, sweet potato casserole, gravy, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce… If you wanted to, you could make all those, stop right there, and have pretty much the perfect meal.

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