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Our Thanksgiving Menu includes two entree selections, six side dishes and two desserts. We have included a grocery list of ingredients along with links to recipes for each dish. Free printables are included for both the menu and a matching shopping list to fill in.
Scroll down for the free printable Thanksgiving menu and matching shopping list to fill out for the dishes you plan to prepare. Make them all or choose those your family will enjoy.
Also see our Recipes drop down menu on the Home page for lots of Entree and Dessert recipes.
This is a traditional Thanksgiving menu which is what my family loves. Even if we can convince folks to try something new for Thanksgiving, they insist upon keeping the old favorites as well. My philosophy, If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
All recipes are linked for your convenience. Bookmark this page to easily return. We are beginning this Thanksgiving Menu with a delicious recipe for a roasted turkey!
Citrus and Herb Brined Roasted Turkey
Grocery List of Ingredients:
- 3 Oranges
- 3 Lemons
- 2 Onions
- 1 Garlic
- 1 bunch fresh Rosemary
- Fresh Thyme
- 3-4 stalks fresh Celery
Crockpot Brown Sugar and Pineapple Glazed Ham
Grocery List of Ingredients:
- 1 Butt portion ham (about 7 lbs.)
- 1 can (15 oz.) sliced Pineapple in heavy syrup
- ¾ Cup brown sugar
- 9-12 whole cherries in syrup
Our printable Cornbread Recipe follows. GO HERE to see the video of this dish being prepared.
Grocery List of Ingredients
- About 6 Cups Crumbled Cornbread
- 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 Can Cream of Celery Soup
- 1 Large Sweet onion
- 1 Cup Chopped Celery
- 2 Tbsp Sage
- 1 Stick Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
- 3-5 Cups Chicken Broth
Ingredients Needed to make Cornbread for the Dressing
- 2 Cups Self Rising Corn Meal Mix
- 1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar (Optional)
- 3 Tbsp. Oil
Grocery List of Ingredients
- 1 Bunch of fresh Broccoli
- 1 Small sweet onion
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1 Cup Pecans
DRESSING INGREDIENTS
- ¾ Cup Mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. vinegar
- 4 Tbsp. sugar
Grocery List of Ingredients
- About 4 medium Russet potatoes
- About 1/2 Cup milk
- 1/2 Stick Butter
- 1 Tbsp. Onion Powder (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Grocery List of Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Fresh Whole Green Beans
- 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
Grocery List of Ingredients
- (1) 3-4 lb fresh Butternut Squah
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp. Cracked Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Robust Olive Oil
Grocery List of Ingredients
- 8 oz. Dry Elbow Macaroni
- 4 Cups Shredded Cheese
- (1) 13 oz. Can Evaporated Milk
- 1 1/2 Cups 2% Milk
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Dry Mustard
- 1 tsp. White Pepper
Grocery List of Ingredients
- 3 Large Eggs
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- 1 Jar (12oz) Hot Fudge Topping
- 2 Cups Pecan, halves
- (2) 9 in. Unbaked Pie Shells
Stacy’s Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Grocery List of Ingredients
- 1 Box White Cake Mix
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cups sugar
- 1/4 Cup Self-Rising Flour
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh or Frozen Strawberries
- 1 Cup Oil
- 1/2 Cup Milk
Print the matching blank Shopping List HERE
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Chas Greener says
What a great idea to include a menu and grocery list. Great recipes too!
Renew Your Space says
I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s passing – I know how hard it can be during the holidays. My mom got very sick 17 years ago and was in the hospital Thanksgiving day. She passed away right before Christmas, so the holidays are a mixed bag for me. You have to embrace the time you have with your family and cherish these times, as busy as they are. Thank you for the sweet mention of my blog 🙂 ~Renee
blogging says
Thanks for sharing that Renee. I know that time heals the wound of grief. It was an eye opener when my grandson expressed his grief with the sentence and the pictures he drew. It was happenstance to come across the 27 Days of Thanksgiving printable. The grands enjoy doing that activity and I believe it will be helpful.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Sorry to hear about your mom, Shirley. Mine has been gone now for coming up on 14 years, and I still miss her. I’m excited about your Stress Less for the Holidays series. This will be fun to follow. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
blogging says
Thanks, Lorelai. I’m sorry that you have lost your mother also. I’m excited about the Stress Less Series myself. I’m trying to create less stress in my own life with these great ideas, hints, tips and do ahead dishes. We host Thanksgiving dinner at our house. I’m excited about it just talking about it. LoL
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Love the thanksgiving project! Kind of like posting something on Facebook every day that you’re thankful for (what I’m doing). It’s important to remember these things! And THANK YOU so much for the plug for “The Tastiest Thanksgiving Ever”! 🙂
blogging says
I agree Kristen, it is only a few weeks out of the year to post Thankfulness. I consider it to be a way of ministering to others. Love your Tastiest Thanksgiving Ever series and looking forward to all the great recipes you will be sharing with us.
Anna @ Northern Homestead says
Our Thanksgiving was already a month ago (in Canada Thanksgiving is in October), it was so stress less this year and fun. I simplified the meal, and we just did a bonfire, everyone was happy.
blogging says
Anna, we live in the USA. Thanksgiving is celebrated the last Thursday of November. This tradition began with a proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln back in 1863. It is good to know that other countries also have a day to celebrate their own Thanksgiving traditions.