Choose from one of our Thanksgiving menus to suit your mood, whether you're looking for classic Thanksgiving recipes or an all-vegetarian celebration.
TRADITIONAL MENUS
Simple Thanksgiving
Draw your family near and give thanks for what you have. This frugal Thanksgiving includes traditional menu items without fuss or unneccessary expense. Savvy-shopper items like frozen bread loaves are less expensive than bakery bread and can be used both in the stuffing and on the table.
- Buttermilk White Bread
- Brown Butter Sweet Potato
- Roast Turkey
- Classic Bread Stuffing
- Peas with Mushrooms
- Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Heirloom Thanksgiving
These recipes are from iVillage members who have shared their recipes and family traditions on our Heirloom Recipes board.
- Roasted Chestnuts
- Marinated Carrots
- Cranberry Chutney
- Upside Down Turkey
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Overnight Fluffy Rolls
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Buttermilk Pie
Thanks for the Leftovers!
Be thankful for leftovers! If the turkey's big enough, one night of cooking will leave you with meals for a few more days.
7 Steps to Creating the Perfect Thanksgiving Feast
Ready to fly solo? Create your own Thanksgiving menu with this handy guide that shows you how to match dishes and plan ahead.

