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Behold! Our Easiest Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Yet

Feeling a little out of practice when it comes to holiday hosting? Us too.
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Photograph by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop styling by Sophie Leng

Instead of trying to re-create the extravagance (and stress) of Thanksgivings past, we’re easing back into turkey duty this year with a Thanksgiving dinner menu that prioritizes beloved flavors over fussy techniques. With no more than 10 ingredients per recipe, these dishes check all the festive boxes without burying you in prep. So quit hunting for that barely used roasting pan—we’re keeping the Thanksgiving recipes super simple this year.

  • Kale Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette recipe
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    Kale Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette

    A Thanksgiving salad should have enough flavor and heft to hold its own, and be sturdy enough to dress ahead of time—this one checks all those boxes.

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  • Image may contain Plant Food Produce Vegetable Bean Green Bean Meal and Dish
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    Green Beans and Mushrooms With Crispy Shallots

    When Thanksgiving demands green bean casserole but your jam-packed oven has other plans, opt for this buttery stovetop version.

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  • Cranberry and Golden Raisin Relish
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    Cranberry and Golden Raisin Relish

    Tart cranberries meet their match in bright ginger and fruity golden raisins for a no-fuss sauce that comes together in minutes.

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  • Stuffing Biscuits recipe
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    Stuffing Biscuits

    We gave biscuits the Thanksgiving treatment by packing these with classic stuffing flavors like sage, rosemary, fennel seed, and scallion.

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  • TwiceRoasted Squash With Vanilla Maple and Chile recipe
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    Twice-Roasted Squash With Vanilla, Maple, and Chile

    We did away with the worst part of roasting squash—the prep! Instead, we roast it whole until tender, tear it into big pieces, glaze it, and roast it again.

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  • SheetPan Turkey and Gravy recipe
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    Sheet-Pan Turkey and Gravy

    Stop hunting for that roasting pan you never use! This Thanksgiving turkey and gravy recipe requires nothing more than a rimmed baking sheet and a wire rack.

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Originally from the San Francisco East Bay, Kendra has worked in food media (Epicurious, Eater, Food52) and test kitchens (Blue Apron) across New York City since 2014, as a writer, recipe developer, food stylist, and producer. She was Bon Appétit's Test Kitchen Editor until 2025, where she thought a lot ... Read More
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