Happy Thanksgiving! I’ve already shared with you that my love of all things Thanksgiving goes deep, and it is truly one of my favorite holidays. We are excited to have family coming into town to join in with the many family members who live nearby that we get to do life with on the daily. What a blessing!
We will gather at my parent’s house, setting up rows of tables and folding chairs out back on the patio. It’s supposed to be 70 degrees on Thanksgiving. In Arizona, we are happy if we can get away with wearing a long-sleeved shirt on Thanksgiving! Weather cold enough for a thick, cozy sweater on Thanksgiving is a rare luxury, but some might wear them just to get into the spirit of things, of course, sweating underneath and regretting their choice all day long (me).
I hope that these recipes find you anticipating the joys of the season, and that there might be one that is just what you were looking for. They are my tried and true favorites, and if I had to pick my absolute BEST Thanksgiving recipe here on LLK, I think it would be that Smoked Chili Sweet Potato Gratin. People go nuts over it every time!
Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots
A beautiful trio of purple, white, and orange carrots roasted to tender perfection and finished off with honey and butter.
Easy Creamy Crockpot Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
The easiest way to make roasted garlic mashed potatoes, without turning on the oven! Perfectly fluffy and creamy!
Smoked Chili Sweet Potato Gratin
A spicy twist on the traditional sweet potato dish that is perfect for your Thanksgiving table!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a simple but elegant side dish. Includes a few tips to help you make sure your asparagus and bacon turn out just right.
Harvest Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette
Mixed baby greens topped with thinly sliced green apples, feta cheese crumbles, pomegranate seeds, and a cranberry vinaigrette.
Classic Pumpkin Pie with Pie Crust Tutorial
How to make a classic pumpkin pie with a tender, flakey crust – step by step!
Mrs. Hulse’s Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
The easiest cake ever! Comes out of the pan looking fancy and all ready to go. Add a thick layer of cream cheese frosting just to take it over the top!
Pumpkin Roll With Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Fall’s favorite sponge cake rolled with maple cream cheese filling. Perfect for holiday get togethers!
Julie, I absolutely loved this whole post, but my two favorites are smoked chili sweet potato gratin and pumkin roll with maple cream cheese filling. I rarely make desserts but I think I will try that recipe at this Thurday Thanksgiving for my home. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your loved ones!
Thanksgiving is my favorite food holiday, but am just as excited for leftovers of the meal as the meal, itself. This is a great list and thanks for sharing!