SophisticatedDessert
Brown Butter Pecan Pie with Bourbon Caramel & Fleur de Sel
A Thanksgiving finale—nutty, boozy, and deeply satisfying
320 cal · 6g protein · 75 min
Occasion · 20 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.
Sophisticated
EasyIn-between
Spiced Apple Slices with Tahini Dip
Crisp fruit, creamy nutty dip, instant satisfaction
140 cal · 3g protein · 5 min
SophisticatedDinner
Herb-Brined Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy, Sage Cornbread Stuffing & Roasted Root Vegetables
The Thanksgiving centrepiece, done with precision
720 cal · 58g protein · 200 min
IntermediateDinner
Herb-Brined Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing & Roasted Root Vegetables
A confident, deeply flavored whole bird with classic trimmings.
580 cal · 58g protein · 185 min
IntermediateLunch
Smoked Turkey & Sage Sandwich with Cranberry Aioli
Toasted sourdough, herb mayonnaise, and leftover turkey from the morning prep.
480 cal · 32g protein · 22 min
IntermediateSnack
Buttered Pecan & Cranberry Clusters
Toasted nuts and tart berries bound in caramelized brown butter.
240 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
Easy
EasyDinner
Pan-Roasted Turkey Breast with Herb Pan Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing & Roasted Root Vegetables
Thanksgiving centerpiece, simplified and genuine
620 cal · 56g protein · 37 min
EasyAppetizer
Sage & Brown Butter Oyster Crackers
Toasted, herby, utterly crunchy
210 cal · 3g protein · 15 min
EasyLunch
Simple Roast Chicken Sandwich with Herb Aioli
Tender, bright, sandwich perfection
520 cal · 38g protein · 11 min
EasySnack
Cranberry & Almond Energy Bites
No-bake, chewy, tart & sweet
180 cal · 5g protein · 8 min
EasyBreakfast
Buttered Toast with Cinnamon Honey & Walnuts
Warm, crunchy, naturally sweet start
340 cal · 8g protein · 11 min
IntermediateDessert
Bourbon Pecan Pie with Cornmeal Crust
Southern classic with a smoky bourbon-spiked custard and toasted pecans, all in a rustic cornmeal-butter crust.
914 cal · 14g protein · 54 min
IntermediateDessert
Bourbon Pecan Pie Tart with Maple Whipped Cream
Buttery tart shell filled with a custard-pecan filling spiked with bourbon, topped with whipped cream.
912 cal · 11g protein · 55 min
IntermediateDessert
Brown Butter Pecan Pie Tartlets with Bourbon Caramel
Individual pecan tarts with whiskey-spiked caramel sauce.
1338 cal · 15g protein · 48 min
IntermediateDessert
Classic Pecan Pie
Nutty, caramel-rich Southern tradition
465 cal · 6g protein · 70 min
IntermediateDessert
Pumpkin Pie
Silky custard filling spiced and baked in a flaky crust
281 cal · 7g protein · 70 min
EasyDessert
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Spiced autumn favorite with a flaky crust
281 cal · 7g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Cranberry Orange Scones
Tender scones with tart berries and bright citrus zest
318 cal · 5g protein · 33 min
IntermediateDessert
Pecan Pie
Golden, buttery custard-filled pie studded with toasted pecans
573 cal · 10g protein · 65 min