15 Thanksgiving Day Menus
Feasts big and small celebrate the flavors of the West, from a traditional ranch feast to island fare and vegetarian delights.
Diner-style Thanksgiving
This menu evokes classic American style with a modern Western twist: turkey sliders, fried green beans and shallot rings, pumpkin bourbon shakes, and mini pecan pies.
Menu: Diner-style Thanksgiving
Farm-to-feast menu
This locavore menu celebrates heritage turkey, wild mushrooms, Ozette potatoes, and cranberries all grown in the West.
Menu: Farm-to-feast Thanksgiving
Mexican feast on the beach
If the weather's warm, take your holiday outdoors. The turkey cooks on the grill, and traditional side dishes get a Mexican-inspired twist.
Menu: Thanksgiving on the beach
Big family, big meal
Divvy up the work with this mostly portable Thanksgiving meal. The Gorgonzola Broccoli Casserole is always a hit.
Menu:
Spinach and Persimmon Salad
Best Ever Roasted or Barbecued Turkey
Triple Mushroom Dressing
Gorgonzola Broccoli Casserole
Baked Cranberry-ginger Chutney
Chocolate-Pumpkin Marble Cake
A Southwest Thanksgiving
All the traditional favorites with a spicy, Southwest flair. You'll love the Cornbread-Chorizo Dressing and Chipotle-Corn Mashed Potatoes.
Menu:
Guajillo-Tamarind Turkey
Spicy Pecans
Cornbread-Chorizo Dressing
Roasted Poblano Gravy
Chipotle-Corn Mashed Potatoes
Cauliflower Gratin with Queso Cotija
Garlic Green Beans with Manchego
Chile-spiced Sweet Potato Tamales
Ancho Chile Pumpkin Pie
Vegetarian Feast
This colorful and festive vegetarian meal showcases the season's harvest.
Menu:
Autumn Vegetable Ragout with Soft Polenta
Roasted Beets with Orange Vinaigrette
Celery Root Salad
Warm Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Apples
Cranberry-Pear Crisp
Potluck Thanksgiving
This menu was inspired by a group of friends who loved to cook together. Each contributed a favorite dish to the fresh, abundant feast.
Menu:
Ode-to-Chevre Brushcetta
Wild and Mild Stuffed Mushrooms
Squash Soup with Chili Puree
Ojai Roast Turkey with Rosemary, Lemon, and Garlic
Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Onions and Garlic
Apricot, Wild Rice, and Bread Dressing
Anise Pear-Cranberry Sauce
Cumin-braised Brussels Sprouts
Mashed Potato Cloud
Tarte Tatin
Elegant harvest dinner
Fall fruits and nuts abound in this fresh, inventive twist on the classic Thanksgiving meal.
Menu:
Brined Turkey with Cranberry Jus
Sweet Potato-Banana Puree
Cranberry-Orange Jewel Rice
Pear-Cherry Pie with Almond Streusel
Aloha Thanksgiving
Coconut, papaya, and other island staples give the recipes in this Hawaiian Thanksgiving menu an exotic touch.
Menu:
Guava-Lime Coolers
Steamed Mahimahi Laulau
Hawaiian-Portuguese Smoked Turkey
Hawaiian-Portuguese Turkey Gravy
Portuguese Sausage Dressing
Okinawa Sweet Potatoes
Green Salad with Papaya-seed Dressing
Coconut Pudding Triangles
Macadamia Nut Tart
Northwest Thanksgiving
This version of the classic feast is brimming with the Northwest's bounty of hazelnuts, mushrooms, and fresh herbs.
Menu:
Mussels with Sausage and Thyme
Mushroom Ragout
Sweet Potatoes with Meringue
Apple Bacon Cornbread Stuffing
Juniper-and-herb Roast Turkey
Pine Nut Gravy
Hazelnut Herb Salad
Black Mission fig tart
Ranch-style Thanksgiving
Rich colors and deep autumnal flavors shine in this rustic Thanksgiving meal.
Menu:
Spicy Herb Roasted Nuts
Romaine Salad with Mandarins and Asian Dressing
Chardonnay Gravy
Cornbread, Sausage, and Dried Fruit Dressing
Trio of Peas with Pearl Onions
Grandmother's Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Julie's Brandied Cranberry Sauce
Jean's Refrigerator Yeast Rolls
Intimate Thanksgiving for two
Traditional turkey gets replaced with cornish game hens for a pared-down Thanksgiving dinner that's perfectly suited for two.
Menu:
Watercress and Orange Salad
Roast Hens with Vegetable Hash
Persimmon-Cranberry Tarts
Thanksgiving menus: Five-star modern feast
Time-saving techniques turn this sophisticated Thanksgiving menu into an easy to prepare feast for the modern family. Butterfly and grill the turkey this year and it will be ready for the table in no time.
Menu: Five-star modern Thanksgiving
Traditional 2.0
The traditional Thanksgiving menu gets an upgrade via flavorful ingredients that boost the holiday classics. Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Cointreau Sauce are sure to be perennial favorites.
Menu: Traditional Thanksgiving 2.0
Splendid vegetarian
Thanksgiving is about much more than just turkey. This year, give thanks for the season's rich bounty with this menu, featuring a recipe for Sweet-Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Spinach.
Menu: Splendid vegetarian
