Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable with our 21 Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Recipes. From classic turkey and creamy mashed potatoes to unique bites like Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip, we’ve got you covered with dishes that will impress your guests and simplify your holiday planning. Each dish is designed to be a crowd-pleaser, ensuring everyone at your table leaves satisfied. Dive in and discover a recipe (or two) that will bring extra cheer to your Thanksgiving feast!

Turkey Breast Recipe and Stuffing

A plate of sliced turkey breast covered with creamy gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage. The dish is served on a white rectangular platter placed on a white cloth.
Turkey Breast Recipe and Stuffing. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

You can cook a juicy and tender turkey breast and stuffing with this simple crockpot recipe. Perfect for weeknights or as an easy Thanksgiving option with stuffing!
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Sweet Potato Pasta

A bowl of creamy pasta with rotini noodles, topped with grated cheese. The dish includes mushrooms, spinach, and chunks of red bell pepper, all mixed in a rich, orange-colored sauce.
Sweet Potato Pasta. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

This Sweet Potato Pasta is comfort-food at its best! Plus, its packed full of veggies (both in the sauce and in the dish), so it’s nutritious, creamy, and delicious. Plan and Cook Ahead by making the sauce on the weekend and then tossing everything else together just before dinner.
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Apple-Pecan Salad

A salad with spinach leaves, sliced peaches, dark grapes, pecans, and crumbled feta cheese in a white bowl placed on a marble surface. A fork and napkin are nearby.
Apple-Pecan Salad. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Easy Apple Pecan Salad is a a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving table. It is a healthy and delicious side, topped with toasted pecans, crisp apples, salty feta, and a simple homemade dressing.
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Green Beans And Mushrooms Side Dish

A close-up of a plate featuring sautéed green beans and sliced mushrooms. The vegetables are cooked and slightly glossy, arranged on a white plate. A lemon wedge is partially visible in the top left corner.
Green Beans And Mushrooms Side Dish. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Turn simple Green Beans and Mushrooms into a delightful thanksgiving side dish with this easy recipe that requires just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to cook.
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Crockpot Turkey Wings with Savory Gravy

turkey wings and gravy
Crockpot Turkey Wings with Savory Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock Pot Turkey Wings with Savory Gravy is incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings. These wings can go into the slow cooker in the morning, and when you return home, dinner is almost ready to be served.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Turkey Wings with Savory Gravy

Thanksgiving Fruit Salad Recipe

A vibrant fruit salad in a bowl featuring sliced strawberries, apples, kiwis, grapes, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. A spoon lies beside the bowl on a light background.
Thanksgiving Fruit Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

This Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is a must-have for your holiday table. Light and refreshing, it bursts with bright flavors and beautiful colors. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare, allowing you more time to focus on your festive dishes.
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Candied Yams Recipe

A black bowl filled with glazed candied yams, showcasing richly caramelized pieces. The dish is placed on a light cloth background, emphasizing the deep brown and orange hues of the yams.
Candied Yams Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You can’t beat these super simple, 3-ingredient Candied Yams. Tender and sweet with a caramelized sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Mac And Cheese Slow Cooker Recipe

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped up with a wooden spoon
Mac And Cheese Slow Cooker Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

My slow cooker mac and cheese recipe uses all the best things in life: butter, Velveeta, half and half, and cheddar cheese. Only 20 min. prep.
Get the Recipe: Mac And Cheese Slow Cooker Recipe

Mexican Caviar Party Dip Recipe

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Mexican Caviar Party Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Mexican Caviar (or Cowboy Salsa) doubles as a dip or salad, bringing bold, fresh flavors to your make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes.
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Deliciously Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe

Crab pinwheels
Deliciously Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This delicious and creamy crab pinwheels recipe is stuffed with a creamy filling of cream cheese, crab, cheddar cheese, and a spicy creole seasoning.
Get the Recipe: Deliciously Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe

Creamy Yogurt Dill Party Dip

Dill dip in a bowl with a sprig of deal on top
Creamy Yogurt Dill Party Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip is an ideal quick party dip that only takes two minutes to prepare. Goes great with salty chips or veggie sticks.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Yogurt Dill Party Dip

Baked Cornbread Corn Pudding Recipe

A close-up of a baked corn pudding in a blue casserole dish. The pudding is golden brown on top, with a portion scooped out, revealing a creamy interior and pieces of corn. A silver spoon rests in the dish.
Baked Cornbread Corn Pudding Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This baked cornbread casserole features a custardy cornbread pudding base, mixed with toasted cornbread and fresh or frozen corn. Top with grated cheese!
Get the Recipe: Baked Cornbread Corn Pudding Recipe

Thanksgiving Turkey Pasta Recipe

A bowl of rotini pasta with colorful vegetables, pieces of chicken, peas, and a breadcrumb topping. Garnished with fresh basil leaves. Placed on a speckled ceramic dish set on a textured cloth.
Thanksgiving Turkey Pasta Recipe. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

This Turkey Pasta is a great way to add variety of your planned turkey dishes for Thanksgiving! Just toss with some veggies, pasta and some cheese! This turkey pasta is delish and easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Turkey Pasta Recipe

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie (10-Minute Quick Recipe)

A pumpkin pie garnished with a ring of whipped cream and colorful sprinkles sits on a light surface. Autumn leaves in shades of red, orange, and brown surround it, creating a festive seasonal ambiance. A burlap cloth is partially visible at the bottom left.
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie (10-Minute Quick Recipe). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fall in love with this easy, No-Bake Pumpkin Pie recipe! It’s everything you love about classic pumpkin pie without needing an oven.
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Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip 15-Minute Recipe

A close-up of a bowl filled with cranberry salsa, garnished with sliced jalapeños. A hand is dipping a cracker into the salsa. In the background, there's a bowl of cranberries and scattered crackers.
Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip 15-Minute Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Try this irresistible Cranberry Jalapeño Dip for your next party. Fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and cream cheese make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Get the Recipe: Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip 15-Minute Recipe

Ranch Mashed Potatoes Recipe

A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and sprinkled with chopped chives. A small dish with more chopped chives is in the background, alongside a striped kitchen towel.
Ranch Mashed Potatoes Recipe. Photo Credit: Insanely Easy Recipes

Rich, creamy, buttery ranch mashed potatoes are perfectly seasoned. These easy-to-make ranch mashed potatoes with a simple secret ingredient will have everyone asking for your recipe.
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Stuffed Mushrooms Bites

Close-up of a skillet containing stuffed mushrooms topped with a mixture of herbs, nuts, and vegetables. The mushrooms are garnished with fresh green parsley, adding color to the golden brown filling.
Stuffed Mushrooms Bites. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with mellow garlic, toasted pecans, sundried tomatoes, & spinach then topped with a citrus basil dressing.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Mushrooms Bites

Classic Apple-Waldorf Salad

A glass bowl filled with a Waldorf salad, containing chopped apples, walnuts, raisins, and a creamy dressing. A sliced apple is placed in the background on a gray cloth next to a spoon.
Classic Apple-Waldorf Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Classic Apple-Waldorf Salad recipe never goes out of style. Crispy apples, celery, walnuts, and sweet raisins are coated in a light mayonnaise dressing.
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Vegan-Style Pecan Pie

A pecan pie on a white plate, featuring a golden crust filled with whole pecans and a rich, glossy filling. It's set on a marble surface beside a cutting board with chopped pecans and a knife. A striped cloth and pink plate are nearby.
Vegan-Style Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

With a gooey, crunchy filling that’s dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free, this vegan pecan pie brings everyone to the table, making it an ideal option among Thanksgiving pies that’s allergy-friendly!
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Light and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

olive oil mashed potatoes with salt garlic and a bottle of olive oil by it.
Light and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Olive Oil mashed potatoes are smooth, light, and fluffy, enhanced with a hint of Tuscan herbs. Rich and creamy, they’re so satisfying that no one will miss the dairy—perfect for your Thanksgiving side dishes!
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Cranberry Salsa (Sweet and Savory)

A dish with cream cheese topped with bright red cranberry salsa, garnished with chopped green onions, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cranberries. Corn tortilla chips surround the dish on a wooden surface, accompanied by parsley leaves.
Cranberry Salsa (Sweet and Savory). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and savory cranberry salsa is a classic among Thanksgiving side dishes. Served over soft cream cheese, it is an irresistibly fresh creamy appetizer or easy snack.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Salsa (Sweet and Savory)

25 Festive Christmas Desserts to Sweeten Your Holiday

Christmas Tree Dip Recipe in a snow man bowl with vanilla wafers to dip into it

©Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip – Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweeten your holiday with these 25 festive Christmas desserts! From classic gingerbread cookies to creative treats like White Chocolate Christmas Chex Mix and Grinch Brownies, this roundup has something for every dessert lover. Whether you’re looking for no-bake options, fun cookie ideas, or indulgent cakes, these recipes are perfect for bringing holiday cheer to any gathering. Explore them all and find your next must-have treat for the season! Get All The Recipes: 25 Festive Christmas Desserts