Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Thanksgiving is already upon us! Since we know you'll probably be crafting your holiday menus this week, we thought we'd share with you some of our favorite recipes for the Thanksgiving meal.

{ Rolls }

You can't go wrong with Kate's classic dinner rolls.
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Or if you're in the mood for something a little different, try (clockwise from top L) Easy Herb-Topped Dinner Rolls, Naughty Cornbread Muffins, Cheesy Garlic Pinwheels, or French Rolls.
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{ Potatoes }

Check out this tutorial on making basic Mashed Potatoes, and loads of ideas for dressing them up to perfection.

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Creamy Garlic-Herb Scalloped Potatoes make an elegant and satisfying addition to any meal.

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This is the standard potato dish on my Thanksgiving table every year. The beauty of these Stuffed Bleu Cheese Potatoes is that they can be made ahead of time!

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The flavors of these Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Potatoes would go really well with other dishes on a Thanksgiving menu. Simple and elegant.
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{ Sides }

Another one of our family favorites: Caramelized Green Beans
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Or a stylish presentation of Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles.
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Adults and kids alike will gobble up Candied Coconut Sweet Potatoes.
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Try Kate's Italian Sausage Thanksgiving Dressing recipe. It's sweet, savory, spicy, and tart, all at the same time!
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{ Salads }

This Candied Walnut Salad has wonderful fall flavors like sweet apples, tart cranberries, and sweet candied pecans.
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You can never go wrong with a classic Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. Toss in all of your favorite salad ingredients and it's sure to be a pleaser. Make sure to make an extra large batch though, because it's likely people will be pouring it on potatoes, turkey, rolls, and everything else!
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Any salad is better with homemade croutons. Follow this method for Sourdough Garlic-Herb Croutons and customize your own flavor.
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{ Condiments }

Cranberry Sauce. Need I say more? Skip the can and go for homemade!
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No matter what type of roll you go with, whip up a batch of sweet, fluffy Honey Butter to make them extra special.
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{ Desserts }

Want to impress the socks off of everyone at your table? Make this White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust. Trust me, you'll be set for instant popularity.
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This Easy Pumpkin Crumble will feed a crowd and it takes only minutes to throw together.
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Another instant hit- Classic Apple Pie. Some people aren't pumpkin pie fans so it's always a good idea to have an alternative.
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If you're going to make any kind of fruit pie, check out this tutorial on making the perfect crust.
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Don't want to bother with a crust at all? Go for this Crumb-Topped Apple Pie!
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Since I'm not an Apple Pie Fan, we often make this Almond Toffee Tart for Holiday gatherings.
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Want to go for something totally different? Make a batch of my Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream.
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Don't send your guests home empty handed! If you want to really impress, give out some mini pies in a jar for a great little favor. You can even download and print these adorable TURKEY TAGS (made by the fabulous Lolly) for them!

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We really hope you all have a wonderful holiday. Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to gather the people you love (and those you just tolerate ;) around the table and enjoy delicious food together. We are so grateful for all of YOU who read our blog and make us feel loved and appreciated. Thank you for all of the kind comments and emails, you all make this so worth doing. We consider you all friends, so happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!

We'll be taking a day off on Wednesday, but make sure to check back on Friday because there will be a giveaway! Oh! And speaking of giveaways I just realized when I wrote that sentence that I forgot to pick a winner for the book giveaway! Since it's super late and I'm super tired, you get a few extra days to enter :)

-Sara and Kate

PS if you missed the weekend post, make sure to scroll down and check out Sugarhouse Inc!