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Thanksgiving Planning Essentials

Planning Thanksgiving dinner can be complicated, especially with out-of-town guests, new dishes, and complicated shopping lists. We’ve created a set

    Thanksgiving Planning Essentials

    We’ve created a set of printables, and will be expanding more, to help keep the madness to a minimum and help keep your holiday organized, simplified, and less-pressure – so you can enjoy more time with your family instead of working away in the kitchen the whole day.

    picture of gold confetti that spells out "give thanks" on a table
    picture of a turkey in a pan
    picture of spatchcock turkey on a baking sheet
    picture of mashed potatoes in a bowl with gravy on top
    picture of green bean casserole in a dish with a spoon in it

    To print, right-click on the printable to save to your computer, then print.

    Food temperatures are based off USDA guidelines, all temperatures are listed in Fahrenheit.

    Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for more of our Thanksgiving ideas and recipes, too!

    Thanksgiving Planning Printables

    We broke down common tasks for planning an extravagant Thanksgiving dinner so that you’re doing a little bit each day in the lead up to Thanksgiving, making your Thursday much easier. Prep ahead and maximize time together!

    Thanksgiving Cooking Printables

    These printables are handy guides we love to help remember essentials while cooking Thanksgiving dinner!

    Thanksgiving Worksheet Printables

    These printables are perfect to fill in and use to plan out your meals and shopping list for Thanksgiving dinner!

    If you’re looking for some inspiration for what to serve on Thanksgiving day, we’ve got you covered!

    We’re sharing some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes – from appetizers, potatoes, vegetables, desserts and drinks to the turkey – below!

    Thanksgiving Recipes

    Turkey:

    Sheetpan Kielbasa and Peppers

    Leftover Turkey and Biscuit Casserole

    Easy Baked Turkey Tenderloin

    Leftover Turkey Enchilada Pie

    Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Breast

    Slow Cooker Turkey Stock

    Air Fryer Turkey Breast

    Baked Turkey Tenderloin and Sweet Potatoes

    Air Fryer Cajun Turkey Breast

    Herb Roasted Turkey in a Bag

    Slow Cooker Turkey in Gravy

    Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

    For more of our turkey recipes, click here.

    Appetizers

    The Best Deviled Egg Recipes Ever

    The Best Air Fryer Keto Rolls Recipe

    Meatballs With Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce

    Cranberry Brie Bites

    Pumpkin Pie Fluff

    Easy Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

    Garlic Bread Knots

    Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Scallops Recipe

    Potatoes:

    Butter Poached Potatoes

    Roasted Potatoes and Sauerkraut

    Thanksgiving Potatoes

    Cheesy Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Sweet Potato Casserole

    Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Oven Roasted Garlic Potatoes

    Potato Pancake

    Freshly Baked:

    The Best Moist Zucchini Bread Ever

    The Best Challah French Toast

    Pumpkin Bread Mini Pumpkins

    Scottish Morning Rolls

    Skillet Irish Potato Bread

    Easy Homemade Pizza

    Polish Kielbasa Stuffing

    Pepperoni Stuffing

    Thanksgiving Sides:

    Freezer Vegetable Soup

    Southwest Cobb Salad with Creamy Cumin Dressing

    Hamburger Cabbage Soup

    Mummy Hot Dogs

    Easy Almond Cake

    10 Cozy Fall Breakfast Recipes You’ll Make All Season

    Carne Asada Nachos

    Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

    Thanksgiving Vegetables:

    Chile Relleno Skillet

    Polish Country Style Ribs

    Air Fried Broccoli

    Leftover Pizza scrambled Eggs

    Spicy Harissa Chicken Thighs with Smashed Olives

    Boneless Ribeye Roast Recipe

    Pan-Fried Zucchini

    Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

    Dessert Ideas:

    Apple Pie Bars

    Easy Pie Crust

    Cranberry Bars

    Cranberry Apple Pie