A Collection of Thanksgiving Recipes and Dinner Ideas

Thanksgiving Menus

Looking for ideas for your Thanksgiving menu? Here’s one Thanksgiving menu from 2004 and another from 2005 and another from 2008.

Thanksgiving recipes From past years:

Roast turkey –  Fantastic for smaller birds but impractical for larger ones as you turn the turkey a few times.

Olive Oil Dip and Marinated Olives – two fantastic appetizers that were a huge hit.

Cream of spinach – This is a nice side dish that is a bit rich but quite yummy.

Sweet potato streusel – This has become a must-have in my extended family. It was originally from Cooking Light magazine.

Collard greens – Cooked with a chunk of salt pork so not for vegetarians. These days with a vegetarian in the family I try to make all my side dishes vegetarian, but this was quite good!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples – This is good and lowfat.

Roasted Beets – You could also serve some cold beets in this yogurt dressing.

Onions Stuffed with Breadcrumbs and Spinach – I made this for a dinner party but I think I might be adding it to the Thanksgiving menu this year.

Braised Red Cabbage and Onions – Use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian.

Pureed Parsnips – I never ate parsnips growing up but it’s a great winter vegetable.  I think you could easily make these a day ahead and refrigerate, then reheat.

Thanksgiving turkey leftovers recipes:

Rainbow Turkey Soup with carrots, celery, spinach, kale, olives and red peppers. Very colorful and good!

The Ultimate “Leftovers”  Soup – Another great turkey soup with leftover roasted root vegetables, leftover green bean casserole and leftover creamed onions.

A Simple Turkey Soup – much simpler with fresh green beans and a can of diced tomatoes.

Turkey Hash – Chopped turkey, fried potatoes and gravy. Mmmm.

Turkey Pot Pie – Pot pies are a great way to use up leftovers.

Creamed Turkey with Cheese – Serve this yummy comfort food over toast, English muffins, noodles, or rice.

Turkey Enchiladas – these are delicious and a family tradition. Make your own enchiladas sauce, too.

Turkey Flautas – A simple blend of chopped turkey and Mexican cheese, rolled in a corn tortilla and fried

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie – chopped turkey, carrots and celery cooked with some gravy and topped with mashed potatoes

Hope that gives you some ideas!  Share your favorite holiday recipes with us!

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