EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Turkey Thigh with Charred Brussels Sprouts & Cranberry Gastrique
Tender turkey thigh with crispy sprouts and tart berry pan sauce
747 cal · 70g protein · 30 min
Occasion · 35 recipes
Thanksgiving Recipes
What to cook for thanksgiving — real recipes with method, timings and per-serving macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Easy
EasyIn-between
Turkish Dried Apricot & Hazelnut Bites
No-bake, three ingredients
264 cal · 7g protein · 10 min
EasySnack
Roasted Chestnut & Pomegranate Handful
Warm nuts, tart seeds, sea salt
175 cal · 2g protein · 15 min
EasyLunch
Circassian Chicken Salad with Walnut Crumb & Pomegranate Molasses
Shredded chicken, red pepper, walnut sauce—Turkish Caucasus meets everyday
878 cal · 59g protein · 23 min
EasyBreakfast
Menemen with Crispy Sage & Burnt Orange Oil
Scrambled eggs in tomato sauce, Turkish-style
458 cal · 17g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Halloumi Cubes with Fig Jam, Black Olive & Thyme Oil
Warm cheese, sweet-salty jam, herbaceous oil—a Turkish meze moment
669 cal · 26g protein · 18 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Charred Lemon, Capers & Brown Butter
Turkish Aegean simplicity—fish, butter, lemon, capers
483 cal · 32g protein · 18 min
EasyDessert
Burnt Honey & Walnut Panna Cotta with Crispy Sesame Brittle
Turkish caramel meets Italy—silky cream, crunchy topping
845 cal · 10g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedDessert
Southern Pecan Pie
Nutty, caramel-rich, and tradition on a plate.
649 cal · 10g protein · 75 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Classic Cranberry Orange Scones
Flaky, buttery scones with tart berries and orange glaze
376 cal · 5g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Sparkling Cranberry Apple Shrub
House-made spiced drinking vinegar with rosemary and candied ginger
321 cal · 9g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cranberry-Chipotle Glazed Turkey Meatballs with Whipped Blue Cheese
A Buffalo-wing riff dressed for Thanksgiving season
466 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Cranberry Orange Bread
Tart-sweet quick bread with bright citrus notes
210 cal · 4g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDinner
Sausage Stuffing
Savory bread casserole with sausage, celery, and herbs
339 cal · 12g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDinner
Roast Turkey
Whole bird roasted until golden, with herb butter under the skin
643 cal · 85g protein · 270 min
EasyAppetizer
Cranberry Sauce
Tart, jewel-bright, the classic Thanksgiving condiment
116 cal · 0g protein · 20 min
IntermediateDinner
Cornbread Stuffing
Classic Thanksgiving herb and cornbread dressing with sage and celery
727 cal · 16g protein · 70 min
EasyDinner
Green Bean Casserole
Creamy green beans with crispy fried onion topping
285 cal · 20g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDessert
Sweet Potato Casserole
Creamy sweet potato base with pecan streusel topping
383 cal · 6g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDessert
Classic Pecan Pie
Sweet, buttery filling studded with roasted pecans
534 cal · 10g protein · 75 min
IntermediateDessert
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Silky spiced custard in a flaky crust
283 cal · 7g protein · 65 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Almond & Cranberry Brittle Crackers
Crunchy, sweet-tart, and festive in 30 minutes.
526 cal · 10g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Smoked Turkey & Sage Sandwich with Cranberry Aioli
Toasted sourdough, herb mayonnaise, and leftover turkey from the morning prep.
925 cal · 33g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedDessert
Brown Butter Pecan Pie with Bourbon Caramel & Fleur de Sel
A Thanksgiving finale—nutty, boozy, and deeply satisfying
1247 cal · 14g protein · 75 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 48 minutes. The quickest is around 18 minutes and the longest about 75 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 264 and 914 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
